Leadership Academy through the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce

The Jackson County Chamber of Commerce will host the 29th Annual Leadership Academy for 2010-2011 at Spring Arbor University downtown Jackson site located at 113 W. Michigan starting September 1, 2010 through April 21, 2011. The Leadership Academy will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month from 8-10 am.

Why Should YOU Register for the Leadership Academy?
Accelerate your leadership skills development, Expand your knowledge of the Jackson community, Identify personal passions and leverage skills to meet the emerging needs of the community, Have a positive impact on those around you both at work and in your community, Inspire you to become active in community efforts that will make Jackson a better place to live, Understand how to function in a changing workplace, Create personal goals which will allow you to reflect and assess leadership concepts and skills for your future development.

Why Should You Send Your Staff Through The Leadership Academy?
Empower your employees to achieve all of the points listed above as well as preserve institutional knowledge, enhance diversity, and develop the skills that will allow your employee to go above and beyond for you and your customers. This will also allow you to provide challenging, growth orientated and rewarding opportunities for your employees. Your business will see an immediate return on investment from employees who are Leadership Academy graduates.

Are your employees worth this investment?
To get more out of your Leadership Academy experience, participants must experience all of the following activities during class: Attend all class sessions, Attend one Jackson City Council meeting, Jackson County Commission meeting, Chamber of Commerce Board Meeting, Attend one Business After Hours or one Ribbon Cutting and work with a mentor.

Topics that will be covered are business and professional image, workplace ethics, team building, public speaking, time management, marketing and media, two nonprofit tours and much more.

Registration for the Leadership Academy is as follows: if paid by August 2, 2010 the cost is $250, if paid by August 20, 2009 the cost is $300. All payments must be received prior to first session of the Leadership Academy on September 1, 2010.

Consider sponsoring a future leader.
The remaining sponsorship packages range from $100 to $600. For more information, please contact Angela Machnik at 517-782-8221 or Angela@JacksonChamber.org.

Download the registration and sponsorship forms at www.JacksonChamber.org under Events then Special Events then the Leadership Academy link.