

The Decatur Leadership Institute (DLI) is a community-wide effort, facilitated by the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce. This program has been instrumental in fostering strong, informed, and proactive leaders for the last four decades.
About DLI
The Decatur Leadership Institute (DLI) has been developing citizen leaders since the early eighties. The list of past graduates is full of community leaders who now serve on various boards, commissions and committees throughout the Decatur and Macon County area. The future of Macon County is linked to the quality of its leadership. Be part of that future, and become an active, motivated leader through the Decatur Leadership Institute!
- Get involved in effecting positive change within the community
- Build strong relationships to lead and serve the Decatur/Macon County community
- Experience a behind-the-scenes look at community government and business
Program participants will attend 15 sessions over the course of 14 weeks, typically on Thursday mornings, where they will experience on-site learning and gain an inside view of the industries and issues that shape our region. The program also entails group-based service learning projects and concludes with a project presentations and graduation ceremony in December.
The registration fee includes:
- Orientation and team building session with dinner
- Lunch and transportation to and from Springfield State Capitol (Legislative Session)
- Two (2) tickets to the project presentations and graduation ceremony
PROGRAM REGISTRATION FEE
Member: $750
Non-Member: $950
The DLI Class of 2025 will start on August 22.
Download the application here.
Register online here.
For additional information, please contact:
Jackie Welch
Member Engagement Coordinator
(217) 422-2200
jackie.welch@decaturchamber.com