Mission
Statement
The Mission is to assure leadership development in the
Chamber’s business members by encouraging their
community involvement, broadening their knowledge and
heightening their leadership skills through participation
in ten weeks of structured, interactive programs and
activities emphasizing local economic, education, government
and volunteerism issues.
Program Requirements
This comprehensive program encompasses all of Lee County.
Those applicants accepted (limited to 25 maximum) for
the Emerging Leaders Program are required to attend
a minimum of eight of the 10 classes. Week One attendance
is mandatory. Total cost of the program is $750. which
includes meals and materials (also includes fee for
Industry Appreciation Luncheon in September).
Payment in full must accompany application.
Those not admitted will be refunded. Applicants must
be employed by a current member in good standing with
The Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.
Program Details
Week One:
Focus:
“Team Building”
Interactive activities specific to the class.
Week Two:
Focus: “Volunteerism
Community service awareness / hands-on program.
Week Three:
Focus: “Environment”
Balancing growth and quality of life.
Week Four:
Focus: “Health Care”
Meet the caregivers and decision makers of this award
winning industry.
Week Five:
Focus: “Education”
From Pre-K to Universities in Lee County.
Week Six:
Focus: “Media”
How to put for best foot (face) forward.
Week Seven:
Focus: “City of Fort Myers”
Behine the scenes of city government.
Week Eight:
Focus: “Lee County”
Find out what it takes to manage Lee County.
Week Nine:
Focus: “Transportation”
See how we’re keeping up with the needs of our
area.
Week Ten:
Focus: “Tourism”
Week Eleven:
Graduation Ceremonies and Celebration
Take the stage with your classmates.
Application Form
If you are interested in receiving an application
form for our Leadership Programs please click the link
below. You will need to download and install the free
Adobe Acrobat reader to read these files. To download
the Acrobat Reader click
here. Fax the completed application request
form to: (239) 332-7276
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