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2024 Business Leadership Academy of Tacoma-Pierce County

October 31 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm PDT

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An event every week that begins at 8:00 am on Thursday, repeating until November 14, 2024

What is the Business Leadership Academy?

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 – November 14, 2024

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

September 12 – November 14, 2024 @ Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
More information & Registration here

Venue

Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
950 Pacific Ave., Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98402 United States
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Venue

Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
950 Pacific Ave., Ste 300
Tacoma, WA 98402 United States
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