
The B.E.S.T. Leadership Program is a partnership between the Bastrop Regional, Elgin and Smithville Area Chambers of Commerce. Founded in 2004, this eight-session program (September-May) identifies and develops current and emerging leaders by introducing them to the people, places, and systems that shape the Bastrop Region. Over nine months, participants gain a deeper understanding of local needs and learn how their individual talents can be combined to build a stronger, more successful community.