Welcome to Leadership Canton

communities health and success is based on its leaders abilities to work together to address challenges, seize opportunities, and develop future solutions. Canton has been long recognized for its ability to bring its leaders together to collaborate in making Canton one of Michigan’s desired places to live, work, and shop.

The Leadership Canton program provides an advanced knowledge of community resources, township structure and practices, issues affecting our community and networking opportunities.

Registration is Now Open!

Registration has started for the 2013 Leadership Canton class! This class will be limited to the first 30 qualified applicants.

Join Now

Preparation For Class of 2013-2014

Brochure

This brochure goes over the details of the program as well as points out how often participants meet including the eight main topics of the sessions.Learn More

Schedule

Save the dates! This schedule provides every date you will need to set aside for each session, what you will be learning, and what to expect.Learn More

Application

To begin the process, you will need to download the application, fill it out, submit it, than a board member will notify you of acceptance.Learn More

How To

There are important steps and time lines an applicant must be aware of, so take time to look over this page. If you need additional help let us know.Learn More

"Leadership Canton exceeded my expectations! I have lived in Canton for 33 years, but gained so much more knowledge from this experience. We toured places that I have never been to, learned about various township operations, were introduced to community leaders and networked with other local business owners. This class built team work, camaraderie and increased my Canton pride! It is an honor to be one of Canton’s ambassadors after graduating from Leadership Canton."
Jill Engel, Partnership for the Arts and Humanities

"Leadership Canton was an eye opening experience. If you want to gain a better understanding of our local community based organizations, educational institutions, governmental entities and business enterprises there is no better place than through the Leadership Canton program.”
Pat Williams, Canton Township Trustee

"I have worked my entire career in local government including a number of years with Canton Township. However, I quickly realized that I had a great deal yet to learn about Canton and Leadership Canton provided that opportunity. It was a great experience and well worth the time and expense."
Deb Bilbrey-Honsowetz, Director of Canton Leisure Services

"The leadership Canton experience really showed me how one person can make a difference, it opened opportunities that far exceeded my original expectations and built a confidence within myself and my abilities that will serve me for the rest of my life."
Bartley Patterson, Re/Max Classic

"This is one of those things you are so glad you did! At first I wondered what I would get out of it, but man what an awesome program and experience. The people you meet are those you only hear about but never get close enough to shake their hands. It was by fair one of the best leadership programs ever."
Shane Fritz, Charisma Life Christian Churches