Leadership Mitchell Course Applications Available!
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce is throwing out the challenge to YOU! We are challenging you to be an active participant in your community, get involved, and make a difference! The Leadership Mitchell program provides the information and skills training that will prepare you to take on leadership roles for the community.
Leadership Mitchell is an annual program offered through the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee. The Program is designed to support the development of future leadership with particular emphasis on specific skills and collaborative leadership. Leadership Mitchell is looking for individuals who are actively seeking positive changes in response to civic, government, business and industry matters. If you are interested in being a part of the leadership to be making these changes in Mitchell, this program is for you.
The program will begin on Thursday, January 8, 2015. Classes are generally held on Thursdays from 1:00 – 5:00pm unless otherwise noted. The following sessions will be offered for the 2015 program:
Course Schedule
Thursday, January 8, 2015-Orientation & Program Overview—Who are these People? &Leadership Class Social
Thursday, January 15, 2015-How to be a Great Leader
Thursday, January 29, 2015-Volunteerism & Boardmanship
Thursday, February 12, 2015-Public Safety
Thursday, February 26, 2015-City & County Government
Thursday, March 19, 2015-Business & Industry
Thursday, April 2, 2015-Area Education
Thursday, April 16, 2015-Mitchell Attractions
Thursday, April 30, 2015-Health Care
Thursday, May 14, 2015-Personal and Community Leadership &Commencement Ceremony
Community Involvement--Attend a City Council, County Commission, School Board Meeting, Cracker Barrel Session*, or a Chamber event.
*Cracker Barrel Sessions--Time: 10:00-11:00 am, held on two Saturdays starting in January. Meet our District 20 Legislators—only need to attend one session.
Group Project—Actively engage and help to advance a group project. Complete and present the results of the project at the Commencement Ceremony.
Schedule Subject to Change
Graduates of Leadership Mitchell become a part of a new community resource, capable of joining responsibly in community leadership. Graduates will have seen how the Mitchell Area works, know its areas of need, and feel challenged to work together for solutions to the challenges that face the Mitchell area in these times of change.
Leadership Mitchell selects 20-24 area individuals who live or work in the Mitchell area and have a desire to learn more about what the area has to offer and have the potential for further advancement to leadership positions within their own organizations.
Program tuition is $350 for the ten (10) session course and related activities. This can be paid by the employer and/or participant. We encourage all employers to invest in their best employees and help cultivate great community leaders. An application for the course is attached to this email.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Rebecca Zabel at the Chamber office; by phone: 605-996-5567 or by email: