Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Program

UNLOCK YOUR LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL

Leadership training offers something no other area program can. It combines leadership skill building with community focused education. It links key business leaders with participants. It provides a catalyst for vision and change.
It builds a better tomorrow for all of us.

Many graduates find that this training taps into something that they didn’t know was there. Today they are contributing to vital areas of the community - politics, business, arts, and more.
"Leadership Elk River is the best education for leaders currently available in the area. I would recommend Leadership Elk River to anyone interested in leadership and it is a MUST for anyone already there."
Kim Reichel, Keller Williams Realty Integrity

“Understanding Elk River’s growing community and our commitment to it’s continued success is what you will gain from enrolling in the next learning opportunity of Leadership Elk River. After experiencing the course for yourself, I believe you will appreciate at a higher level all Elk River has to offer you and your company.”
Dan Dixon, Guardian Angels of Elk River

PURPOSE
Increase knowledge of the Elk River area.
Expand the leadership skills through increased understanding of organizational dynamics.
To increase awareness and understanding of community needs and goals.
To improve communications among area leaders.
To prepare and challenge participants to increase their level of community involvement.

SESSIONS AND TOPICS
Kickoff Social    Meet your classmates and program facilitators
It’s All About You:     What’s Your Style? Learn about your personal leadership style
History & Heritage    Introduction to Elk River’s unique heritage and tour of historic sites
Education     The role, direction and the demands upon education in the community
Law and Justice    Overview of criminal justice system; tour courtrooms and jail
Communications & Marketing   Understand how today’s marketing and communication tools impact business
Non-Profit Organizations & Volunteerism Meet leaders that impact local non-profit organizations
Role of State Government in Business  Tour of State Capitol; visits with local legislators
Local Government    Role of local government and economic development
Getting Down to Business   Discover the variety of existing local businesses and tour behind the scenes
Leadership Graduation   Celebrate your graduation

ELIGIBILITY
The Leadership Elk River program is open to individuals who have
a sincere commitment, motivation and interest to serve in the community
at least one year of residence, employment or volunteer activity in the Elk River area, or who have demonstrated interest in the community
the ability to make the time and personal commitment necessary to derive full benefit from the program
the potential for responsible and effective leadership

PARTICIPANTS
A maximum of 25 participants will be selected from the applications submitted.
Participants may miss no more than two of the training sessions if they wish to receive a Certificate of Completion. Make-up sessions may be scheduled during the following year to obtain a certificate. A fee may apply.

TUITION
$350 for Chamber members, $450 for non-members. The tuition is paid either by the participant's sponsoring business or organization, by the participant, or jointly.

HOW TO APPLY
Click here to access the application for Leadership Elk River, or contact the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, (763) 441-3110 to request an application. Complete the application and send with payment by August 15, 2010. If your application is not selected, your original payment will be returned.

For more information about the program or the application process, contact the Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce, (763) 441-3110