What is Leadership Champaign County?
Leadership Champaign County is a community development program in which participants with diverse backgrounds and experiences will have the opportunity to broaden their perspectives, enhance their leadership skills and learn from others who are active in our community. The program is for those who wish to gain knowledge, skills, experience and commitment needed to be effective leaders in both our community and our professions. Those attributes will then allow participants to better address community needs and opportunities. The goal of the program is to develop informed, civic minded leaders for the Champaign County community.How does Leadership Champaign County work?
Like successful leadership programs in other communities, the Champaign County class gains in-depth and "behind-the scene" knowledge and insight in matters of leadership, government, education, health care, social services, media, local history, economics and development, and quality-of-life issues.Class participants, led by more than 50 established business education and community leaders in a variety of settings, gain an understanding of their marketplace, community and fellow citizens in a way otherwise unavailable. Classroom lectures, hands on challenges and tours of facilities throughout the county are among the approaches utilized to help you or your employee become a much more informed part of your organization.
Should I participate in Leadership Champaign County?
Typical classes include CEO’s elected officials, managers, educators, etc.So if you are from the...
- Public Sector
- Private Sector
- Management
- Self Employed
- Social Services
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Professional Services
- Agriculture
- Education
- Native of Champaign County
- New to Champaign County
Enrollment is open to persons living or working in Champaign County. The Academy will have 25 participants.
How do I apply to Leadership Champaign County?
Applications for Leadership Champaign County can be picked up at the Chamber Office at 113 Miami Street, Urbana, Ohio. Call us at 937.653.5764, and we will mail an application to you.Cost Per Participant:
$325.00, includes Meals, Transportation & Graduation(Partial scholarships may be available. Call the Chamber office for more information on how to apply.)
Members of the Leadership Champaign County Class of 2007:
Anthony Artis, Fox River Paper; Peggy Baker, Champaign County Prosecutors office, Shelly Bruce, Ben-El; Rob Callahan, Urbana University; David Curnutte, Urbana Fire Division; Heather Flora, Theresa’s Gingerbread House; Stacy Harper, Champaign County Job & Family Services; Deborah Isaacs, Catholic Social Services; Gary Ledford, Champaign County Transit; Christopher Logan, Urbana Fire Division; Lisa McDonough, Caring Kitchen; Barry McNeely, CT Communications; Justin Mohler, Watson & Associates; Jamie Porter, Champaign County Board of MRDD; Valerie Robb, Graham Schools; David Snyder, Citizens Bank; Terri Thompson, CRSI; Neola Tullis, Community Mercy Health Partners; Kim Wilson, Ohio Hi-Point Career Center.
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