2016 Leadership Class members sought

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The Van Wert Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Van Wert County Leadership Program’s Class of 2017 through Wednesday, September 14.

Area companies with vision make it a priority for their employees to develop leadership skills through the Leadership Van Wert County program. This empowerment no doubt benefits each business, but also benefits the greater Van Wert community through their discovery of the diverse non-profit and civic groups that serve our area.

Leadership Van Wert County is a program that provides leadership development to area residents and employees to strengthen their ability to become effective leaders, both at work and within their communities. Participants will develop an awareness and sensitivity to issues facing their organizations, challenging them to enhance their own leadership skills to best serve their companies and the Van Wert community.

Participants in the program meet usually one day a month from September to May, with sessions beginning with a “Meet the Class” breakfast on Friday, September 23, at Willow Bend Country Club, followed by team building and leadership initiatives.

A variety of leading edge leadership topics are covered during the program to ensure a diverse curriculum for participants, including personality styles, conflict resolution, project management, change management, team building, volunteerism, time management, social services, Van Wert County resources and tours, and the FISH! Philosophy.

Class members also receive a free ticket to the Leadercast event on May 5, 2017. Leadercast 2017 is an opportunity to see and hear world-renowned leaders unveil their vision and strategies to become leaders worth following.

Members of the Chamber’s Leadership Program Committee are Kim Keeling of Eaton Corporation, Cindy Amweg of Federal Mogul Corporation, Kelly Cooper of Central Insurance, Mitch Price of Purmort Brothers Insurance, and Kristie Jones of Vantage Career Center.

Tuition is $425 per Chamber member participant and traditionally paid by the participant’s employer, business, or sponsoring organization. Non-member tuition is $650. Installment plans are accepted.

Nominations to participate in the program can be made at www.vanwertchamber.com, by calling the Chamber office at 419.238.4390 or by sending nominee’s name, address, company, and email to chamber@vanwertchamber.com. Those nominated will receive an application by mail after their nomination is received. Again, the deadline for nominations is Wednesday, September 14.