COMMUNITY TOPICS
2015-2017
Launching Your Leadership Journey
Get ready to connect, collaborate, and create change at the Leadership Shelby County Opening Retreat!
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This immersive, two-day session kicks off by setting the ground rules for a year of growth before diving into dynamic team building activities designed to forge strong connections with your classmates.
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You'll gain invaluable insight into our community's needs through direct engagement with a diverse group of local non-profits. This foundational experience will inspire you as you form your project teams for the year. To cap it off, you will learn to craft and deliver powerful elevator pitches, a crucial skill for championing your team's future community project. This retreat is the launchpad for your leadership journey.
Local Business & Industry
Meet the minds behind the businesses, both large and small, that shape our community. In this session, you'll engage with local leaders, learn what drives their companies, and explore the vital role they play in Shelby County's success.
Our Government Leaders
Gain an exclusive, inside perspective on the decisions that shape our community and state. This is your opportunity to engage directly with the key government leaders who are setting the agenda for our future. Learn about the legislative priorities impacting our community, understand the challenges and opportunities on the horizon, and ask the questions that matter most to you.
Hall Pass: An Inside Look at Local Education
Go beyond the school walls for an inside look at what makes our community's greatest asset—its people—successful.
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This interactive day connects you with the dedicated educators responsible for cultivating our future talent. You will engage in a candid conversation, confronting the challenges they face head-on and discovering the innovative solutions creating new pathways for students and workers throughout Shelby County. It's your chance to understand the critical role education plays in building a prosperous community.
Growing Our Future: Ag Tours
As the backbone of Shelby County's economy, agri-business is where deep-rooted tradition meets cutting-edge innovation. This month's community topic offers an exclusive look into this dynamic industry, showcasing everything from family-run operations to the highly technical, groundbreaking tools that are revolutionizing how today's farmers work.
Investing in YOU: Health & Self-Care
When leaders are interviewed, a wide majority will admit that they are overworked, overwhelmed and tired. With the expertise of local health professionals, the class will explore different tools for self-development, rest, time off and healthy personal goals.