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Ensuring Leadership for

Tomorrow

Greeley Chamber of Commerce

902 7th Avenue

Greeley, CO 80631

Phone: 970-352-3566

Fax: 970-352-3572

A program of the

Greeley Chamber of Commerce

Leadership Weld County

Leadership Weld County, a program of the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, is

committed to ensuring the continuity of knowledgeable and effective leadership

in Greeley and Weld County.

Leadership Weld County begins the year with a focus on learning about and

examining individual leadership behaviors. We utilize Leadership Practices

Inventory to help participants understand their own specific leadership

behaviors. In addition, class sessions cover topics such as: Agriculture, Local &

State Government, Health & Human Services, History, Economic Development,

Criminal Justice & Public Safety, Education, and Natural Resources.

“Leadership Weld County has been a great opportunity to

personally grow as a leader, connect with other leaders, and

learn more about community industries and services. I always

look forward to class each month.”

- Bianca Fisher, Greeley Downtown Development Authority

Leadership Weld County 2017-2018 Ensuring leadership for tomorrow

www.greeleychamber.com

ESSAY QUESTIONS

1. (a) What do you feel are the most

important issues facing Greeley &

Weld County? (b) What do you

think might be solutions to those

problems?

2. What specific skills/knowledge do

you hope to gain from participating

in Leadership Weld County?

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“Leadership Weld County has ena-bled me to learn about and better appreciate my community. I feel so much more connected to Greeley and Weld County after LWC. I have learned so much and made lifelong friends.” – Nina Rentschler State Farm Insurance NCMC Heli-Pad “I’ve loved every aspect of LWC, from the ropes course to the fantas-tic tours of various businesses with-in the community to the leadership training...to learning about what makes Weld County tick, and I have been so thankful for all the connec-tions I’ve made with my fellow class-mates and the friendships I’ve devel-oped. LWC rocks!” - Michael Amberg, Kaiser Permanente

Police Department

Dates for 2017-2018 Class

All classes take place the first Thursday of the month, with the

exception of the two-day session in September. Classes from September

21 -May are full days. Orientation Aug. 24, 2017

3:30-5:00 PM

September 7, 2017 1:00-5:00 PM

September 21, 2017

October 5, 2017

November 2, 2017

December 7, 2017

January 4, 2018

February 1, 2018

March 1, 2018

April 5, 2018

May 3, 2018

May 10, 2018

(graduation 5-8 p.m.)

Tuition covers all meals and class materials

$575 Greeley Chamber of

Commerce investors

$675 non-Chamber investors

A limited number of partial

scholarships are available.

Employees of Chairman’s Circle

investors receive a tuition

discount.

Tuition payment must be

submitted with application.

APPLICATION

2017-2018 1. Complete the application below

2. Attach (a) your resume and (b) your answers to the essay questions below.

3. Application deadline is August 1, 2017.

4. Mail or deliver your application materials to the Greeley Chamber of Commerce, 902 7th

Avenue, Greeley, CO 80631. You may also fax your materials to 970-352-3572.

5. This form may be downloaded from www.greeleychamber.com and emailed to

sarah@greeleychamber.com.

6. If you wish to be considered for a scholarship, please include (on a separate page) a brief

statement of the basis for your request.

Name_________________________ Employer_________________________

Name as you want it to appear on your name tag (please print): __________________

Title____________________________Email__________________________

Business Address__________________________________________________

Home Address____________________________________________________

Work Phone_______________ Home Phone______________ Fax____________

Emergency contact name and phone number: ______________________________

Please state how long have you lived in Weld County? __________________

Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________

Employer: I am aware of the attendance commitment required by LWC and will allow my employee

to be away from work as required by the program.

Employer’s Signature_______________________________________________