The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County provides an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to connect with others in the business community and develop additional leadership skills.

During 11 sessions and a retreat, we will explore leadership applications, visit organizations, learn from leaders who make an impact in our community, assess our own strengths, and reflect on opportunities for growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with the regional business community.

The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County, sponsored by the Chamber and Pacific Lutheran University, is a regional community leadership program founded in 1978. Hundreds of leaders are alumni of this program and will become your network for learning and connecting.

Benefits: 

For The Employer:

• Increases leadership skills for your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow
• Provides networking opportunities and connections to community leaders who are committed to building our community as an attractive location for organizations

For the Individual:

• Develops leadership skills
• Provides opportunities for community impact through team projects and presentations
• Greater knowledge of the region, leaders and decision-making processes
• Opens up a network of diverse colleagues for individuals, business and community problem solving
• ​Helps create a greater understanding of public and private sectors
• ​Refinement of values and personal mission

​2024 Agenda:

September 12: Welcome Session

September 19: The Challenge of Leading
September 26: Site Visit
October 3: Visioning & Focus on the Future
October 10: Leading Change & Risk-Taking
October 17: Site Visit
October 24: Motivating & Lifting Others
October 31: What Matters Most
November 7-8: Retreat
November 14: Celebration Luncheon