Leadership Defiance County
Mission
Recognizing high quality leadership is a most precious community resource, and as a tribute to great community leadership of the past, Leadership Defiance County has been established as a program to provide a continual source of skilled, motivated leaders for the Defiance Area.
Intent and Purpose
Leadership Defiance County, presented by the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce, is a nine-month program geared to providing current and future leaders an increased awareness of community and an opportunity to enhance their leadership skills.
2022-2023 Leadership Defiance County Application
Application Deadline was June 1, 2022.
Thank you to our applicants! If you are interested in this program, contact the Chamber office for information on this session or future program sessions.
2022-2023 Program Details
The Leadership Defiance County Program is a nine-month program, beginning in August with ten full-day sessions, held at various sites around the area. Classes will be from 8:30am to 4pm. The focus is on specific aspects of regional civic issues, economic sectors, leadership development, and board trusteeship.
2022:
August 26th - Program Orientation & History Day
September 16th - Education Day
October 14th - Government Day
November 18th - Real Estate & Agriculture Day
December 16th - Media & the Arts Day
2023:
January 13th - Criminal Justice & Civil Service Day
February 10th - Healthcare Day
March 10th - Service Industries & Non-Profits Day
April 14th - Manufacturing & Transportation Day
May 12th - Financial Services & Graduation Banquet
The 2022-2023 class will be selected from the pool of qualified applicants. Applicants must have the approval of their employers and will be selected based on community involvement and leadership potential. Preference will be given to Chamber members and their employees.
Approximately 15-20 people per year, representing a cross-section of the various business sectors of the community, will participate in the program. Both individuals and their organizations benefit from the contacts in the community, increased knowledge of the Northwest Ohio area, and enhanced professional skills.
Tuition for 2022-2023 class is $995 for current Chamber members and $1,195 for non-members. This is payable by the candidate, employer, or sponsoring organization. Payment is due by August 10, 2022.
Participants must have the full support of their employers or sponsoring organizations, as there is an attendance requirement. The August orientation is mandatory and attendance at eight of the nine remaining sessions is required in order to complete the program. There are also selected reading assignments, and additional meetings/events outside of the monthly sessions maybe necessary.