Leadership Grand Traverse
Leadership Programming at the Chamber is made possible by the following sponsors
Leadership Grand Traverse is a valuable program that prepares participants for decision-making leadership roles in areas such as policy, program implementation, and organizational maintenance. Think of some of the major assets of our region, such as natural resources, parks and recreation, transportation, and agriculture, just to name a few. These selling points did not just happen. It took leaders in decades gone by to lead these initiatives when they were merely ideas or decisions to be made. However, this valuable program comes with a commitment that is non-negotiable. The expectation and requirement is that you are fully engaged in the entire process. This ensures that graduation accurately signifies a polished leader, ready to get down to the business of building community. The Chamber is pleased to be able provide two Leadership Grand Traverse sessions in 2012. A Spring session will run from March through May and a Fall session will be from October to December.
Applications are now being accepted for the first session and are due no later than Monday, February 13, 2012. To view an application, please click here.
Zonta is offering a scholarship opportunity for eligible LGT applicants. Click here to view Zonta's scholarship application.
The following schedule is still tentative for Spring 2012. Attendance is mandatory at all of these events.
| Date | Mandatory Time | Optional Time (lunch included) | Subject |
| Mon., March 5 | 4-5 p.m. | Orientation | |
| Fri., March 9 | 8 a.m.-Overnight | Opening Retreat | |
| Sat., March 10 | 8-11:30 a.m. | State & Local Government | |
| Wed., March 14 | 8-11:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Local Economy |
| Tues., April 3 | 8-11:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Health & Human Services |
| Tues., April 17 | 8-11:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Education |
| Thu., April 26 | 8-11:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Arts & Culture |
| Thu., May 3 | 8-11:30 a.m. | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Natural Resources |
| Thu., May 17 | 1-7 p.m. | Closing Retreat & Graduation | |
| *Locations to be announced | |||
If you have any questions about Leadership Grand Traverse or if you are interested in being considered for an upcoming class, please contact Caryn Cleland at caryn@tcchamber.org or (231) 995-7107.
Congratulations to the 2011 Class for Leadership Grand Traverse!
- Jerry Achenbach – NMC, Great Lakes Maritime
- Janis Adams – Smith Haughey Rice Roegge
- Leah Bagdon-McCallum – Goodwill Industries
- Carrie Bourdages – Council of Governments
- Karl Brockmiller – Heritage Broadcasting
- Warren Call – Huntington
- Katie Corona – Electro-Optics Technology, Inc.
- Ron Crofoot – Priority Health
- John DiGiacomo – Traverse Legal, PLC
- Rob Hentschel – Roy's General Store
- Kelly Ignace – American Waste
- Charles Jetter – Grand Traverse County
- Traci Konzer – Hagerty Insurance
- Pat Lamb – TBA ISD
- Jeff Leonhardt – Traverse City Education Association
- Meagan Luce – Traverse Area Association of Realtors
- Adam Maas – Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
- Brett McGreaham – Northwest Michigan Surgery Center
- Steve Morgan – City of Traverse City
- Will Moss – Northwestern Bank
- Andrea Shaugnessy – Sara Lee
- Cathy Shoemaker – Rehmann
- Rick Vandermolen – TCAPS
- Bill Wadsworth – Consumers Energy
- Jessica Wheaton – Traverse City Light & Power
Thank you for your interest in Leadership Grand Traverse!