Our history
Founded in 1977, LGH is one of the largest, most programmatically diverse and effective community leadership organizations in the country. Our mission is to develop, connect, and inspire diverse and effective leaders to build inclusive, vibrant communities.
LGH goals
Our foundation
With funding support from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving, in 1977 the Greater Hartford Chamber of Commerce developed Leadership Greater Hartford as a year-long program to:
Impart skills and knowledge
Provide leaders and emerging leaders with skills and knowledge needed to be effective in a changing world
Build a network
Create a network reflecting and embracing the community’s wide diversity of leadership
Establish a collaborative space
Provide a forum for people with different experiences to undertake collaborative endeavors
Prepare leaders
Engage members to assume future community leadership roles
The start of our programs
That core year-long program is now known as Quest. Today, LGH provides community events, consulting services, and leadership training for a broad array of individuals and organizations. One of our current programs, the Third Age Initiative™ for seniors, grew out of a community improvement project developed by Quest participants in the task force aspect of the program.
A unique experience
Empowering leaders with hands-on projects and real-world impact
LGH programs combine leadership training with hands-on team projects and practical insights about the region’s accomplishments and challenges. Few organizations anywhere offer this unique mix of personal and professional development with real-world results.