Stillwater, MN. The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce Foundation is pleased to announce applications for the fourth Leadership in the Valley (LITV) ‘class of 2023’ have opened.
Applications will close on July 15, 2022.
The LITV program is designed to bring emerging and existing leaders together who welcome the opportunity to expand their involvement in community affairs and are willing to explore new leadership responsibilities in the community, enhance and grow their personal leadership skills, form beneficial professional relationships, stimulate an understanding of the forces and trends affecting the area; and become involved with a community project.
Now, in its third year, the LITV program will graduate 20 cohort learners at a formal graduation ceremony in May of 2022 at the Water Street Inn. To date, the LITV program has had over 50 community businesses and organizations go through the program, and has had countless presenters and sponsors who have exposed the co-hort to the challenges, opportunities, and vital issues affecting the valley.
“Anyone who would like to learn about the economic and community framework of the Stillwater area in order to become a more appreciative and involved citizen should consider Leadership in the Valley. Having lived here for over 20 years, I can say that I look forward each month to how much I am going to learn. I have really valued getting to know the network of people who are participating for the sole purpose of improving and sustaining the wonderful community in which we live.” - Bob Manning, Career Pathways Coordinator, Stillwater Area High School
The LITV program consists of a nine-month commitment, one-day a month, with day-long sessions and requires a personal investment to the community and LITV classmates. The curriculum design of each program day session includes themes such as public safety, education, business, community and the arts, wellness, law, government, environment, and more. The LITV Program will also require the students to participate in a community project during the program. Cohort learners will break into smaller groups and throughout the nine-month leadership program will meet independently to participate on a community project that they will present at graduation. The cohort learners will make a difference in the community by giving back, learning, and developing leadership skills both personally and professionally.
The Greater Stillwater Chamber of Commerce serves cities from Marine on St. Croix to Afton, Bayport, Lake Elmo, Lakeland, Lakeland Shores, Stillwater and all the townships in the region. We invite all residents and businesses an opportunity to apply for the LITV program. The 2023 class launches in September of 2022.
Details can be found at the Greater Stillwater Chamber’s website.
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