Focus

Welcome to Focus, your passport to understanding and engaging with the vibrant community of Greater Huntsville. This interactive, two-and-a-half day program is designed for individuals who are new to the region, seeking a refresher on local happenings, or eager to experience Leadership Greater Huntsville in a condensed format.

Through a fast-paced and immersive experience, Focus introduces participants to the challenges and opportunities facing our area. Focus includes individuals of all ages, professions, industries, and experience levels, united by a shared commitment to servant leadership and community involvement.

Applications are now open for Focus Class 50 taking place this April! Apply below!

Click here to apply for Focus Class 50!

Get a High-Level Introduction to Our Community in 2.5 Days

Gain high-level insights on the systems, organizations, and leaders shaping our region, from education and public safety to economic development and healthcare.

Learn How Key Systems, Sectors, and Leaders Shape the Region

Engage with local CEOs, elected officials, first responders, educators, and community leaders to learn what makes our community thrive.

Build Relationships Quickly With Other Engaged Leaders

Graduation isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of continued connection, engagement, and leadership opportunities through our alumni community.

Gain Context that Helps you Plug in Faster and More Effectively

Apply your experience and wisdom toward meaningful initiatives that create lasting value for the region.

Experience Leadership Greater Huntsville in a Concise, Impactful Format

Take your first step into making an impact in our community. One small step for you ... one giant step for our community.

"I have been wanting to participate in a Leadership Greater Huntsville program for years. As I said that the graduation, it lived up to the hype. Although we all came from different skill sets and background, I felt welcomed and supported. I am now motivated to grow my career into something more. What an experience!" - F-48 Graduate

"Evaluating this as a LGH crash course program (fast paced, immersive) this program hits the mark" - F-47 Graduate

Who Should Apply?

Anyone is welcome to apply for Focus! From newcomers to native residents of greater Huntsville, we know you’ll enjoy this fascinating insider’s look at our community. Classes include participants from all sectors of the community. Busy executives, civic volunteers, retirees, small business owners, young professionals, and nonprofit leaders all participate in Focus on a yearly basis.

How Individuals Benefit
Meet and network with top local leaders. Learn how to get plugged into our community. Explore all facets of the community from our local economy, health care, local government, education, and much more!

How Your Organization Benefits
Focus is a great way to provide new employees a “crash course” on what greater Huntsville has to offer.
Valuable new relationships that often result in new opportunities, networking, and visibility for your organization.
Recognize and reward top talent within your organization.

Target Candidates: Anyone with enthusiasm to learn more about greater Huntsville and wants to take a more active role as a citizen should participate in Focus. Typically, participants range from newcomers to the community to long-time residents.

FOCUS CLASS 50 INFORMATION - April 8-10, 2026

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 2-5 pm
Thursday, April 9, 2026, 8am-5pm
Friday, April 10, 2026, 7am-5pm

*Focus will begin on that Wednesday in the afternoon. Focus will last the entire day on Thursday and Friday.*

Tuition: $1,750

Applications for Focus 50 (April 2026) ARE OPEN! Apply here.
Applications for Focus 51 (Fall 2026) will open in July 2026.

We offer this two-and-a-half-day program twice per year, once in the Fall and once in the Spring.

Thank you to our Focus sponsors!

Questions?

For more information, contact Focus Program Director: Katelyn Sides Baker, 256-339-6513.