Community Leadership Academy is a learning and networking opportunity that prepares business people for positions of leadership in our community. Meeting one day a month, October through April, Community Leadership Academy takes participants behind the scenes of area institutions, organizations and businesses to learn about our community strengths and challenges. Participants will meet with government and healthcare leaders, educators and volunteers, community and economic development professionals. They'll learn how our institutions work, and get an in-depth understanding of what it takes to keep our community running smoothly and how they can help improve the quality of life in our region. Community Leadership Academy helps to prepare participants to serve on boards, launch community projects, run for public office and work as a team player.
Class sessions are held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, October – April, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Included are a continental breakfast, lunch and snacks. Locations vary throughout the year and attendance at all sessions is required. During the course of the program, the class will work with an area non-profit on developing and implementing a project/program that will benefit that organization. Graduation will take place at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration in September.
Tuition is $700 for Marinette Menominee Area Chamber of Commerce members, $850 for non-members. Partial tuition scholarships will be available to a limited number of non-profit and small business applicants (1-5 employees).
2024-2025 Schedule:
1st session – Wednesday, October 9th – Welcome, Group Project Discussion/Exploration, Team Building
2nd session – Wednesday, November 13th – Human Services/Non-profit organizations
3rd session – Wednesday, December 11th – Government & Justice
4th session – Wednesday, January 8th – Education & Workforce Development
5th session – Wednesday, February 12th – Healthcare & Wellness
6th session – Wednesday, March 12th – Community Leadership & Economic Development, Environment
7th session – Wednesday, April 9th Tourism & Recreation
May and June 2025 – execute and complete group project
Graduation - Thursday, September 25th, 2025 at the Chamber's Annual Dinner & Awards Celebration