Greater Burlington Leadership
The Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Greater Burlington Leadership. Greater Burlington Leadership is a professional development series designed for individuals who want to develop and strengthen their leadership skills within the community. The program gives both experienced and developing leaders a broader view of civic leadership responsibilities and opportunities through direct contact with a wide spectrum of institutions and people who shape the community where we live and work.
Greater Burlington Leadership is a program of the Chamber of Commerce, a division of the Greater Burlington Partnership.
Class Projects
- Virtual Lip Sync Battle for the Badge, 2019 - 2020
- Lucky Duck Dash, 2018 - 2019
- Prepared Active Shooter Response, 2017 - 2018
- Light The Way, 2016 - 2017
- Cracked Plastic Classic, 2015 - 2016
- Volunteer NOW!, 2014-2015
- Jack Hanna's Into The Wild, 2013 - 2014
- Shamrock Shuffle, 2012 - 2013
Vision
Great Leaders, Today and Tomorrow
Mission
Greater Burlington Leadership is a professional development series designed to strengthen leadership skills by empowering and educating people who live, work or have interest in Greater Burlington.
Class Participants
Greater Burlington Leadership is comprised of participants who are members of the Chamber of Commerce, have an interest in leadership roles and community service and who reside or work in the Greater Burlington area.
Participant selection is determined by a volunteer committee on the basis of a written application, including essay questions. Participants are selected from a cross section of business, professional, non-profit and local residents. Acceptance into Greater Burlington Leadership cannot be guaranteed, so applicants are encouraged to apply again if they are not accepted the first time.
Fees
Tuition for Greater Burlington Leadership is $895 for Chamber of Commerce members or $1295 for non-members, paid prior to the first session and is non-refundable. The fee includes all meals and graduation. Additional expenses for the Government Affairs program may be incurred and could include travel to Des Moines, overnight stay and additional meals.
For more information contact:
Della Schmidt
President & CEO
RiverPark Place
610 N. 4th Street, Suite 200
Burlington, IA 52601
319-208-0043
dschmidt@greaterburlington.com