Leadership Bedford 2019
About
Leadership Bedford provides a unique benefit of facilitating today’s existing and emerging leaders. This 6-month program provides classic training in leadership styles and techniques while incorporating community knowledge. Students will participate in activities focused on developing strong working relationships between participants, identifying and evaluating the characteristics of leadership and distinguishing each person’s leadership style. “Community Focus” sessions consist of panel discussions, lectures, and community tours which include face-to-face discussions with top-level business, civic and governmental leaders.
Expectations
Students are expected to attend all sessions unless other arrangements have been made. “Snow Days” will be handled on a case-by-case basis at which time all students will be contacted via phone AND email by Wende Gaylor. This year we have an intimate class and will make the most of our time together. While students are expected to provide their own transportation (with the exception of Chamber Day at the Capitol), ride share options are available between morning and afternoon sessions. Students should dress in a professional manner for all sessions, wearing business casual attire that can also accommodate movement and flexibility (with the exception of the Low Ropes Course at the Bedford YMCA – See class description for details). The Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce will provide snacks and lunch for students during each class. Any additional Dinner attendees will be required to pay for their meal.
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Date and Time
Wednesday Oct 9, 2019
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT
October 9, 2019– Welcome & Kickoff
Time: 1- 5 PM
Location: YMCA - Ropes Course
November 13, 2019 – Leadership Assessment Day & 21 Laws of Leadership (Part 1)
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm (May be done earlier depending on activities)
Location: Bedford Library
December 4, 2019 – Disc Communication Workshop / Non- Profit Day -
Time: 9:00am-5:00 PM
Location: Bedford Library and BrookHill Farms and LU Tour
December 18, 2019 – Economic Development & Meet Local Government
Time: 9:00-4:00 PM
Location: Out All Day
January 8, 2020 –Everyone Communicates, Few Connect (AM) & Media Day (PM)
Time: 9:00am-5:00 PM
Location: Bedford Welcome Center & Roanoke (WFXR)
January 23, 2020 – Chamber Day at the Capitol
Time: 7:00am-5:00 pm
Location: Richmond Capitol
February 5, 2020– 15 Laws of Growth (Part 1)/ICAC Tour
Time: 9:00am-4:00pm
Location: Bedford Welcome Center
February 19, 2020– 15 Laws of Growth (Part 2)/ Social Services & Poverty/ Healthcare
Time: 9:00am-5:00pm
Location: Bedford Welcome Center - and Centra Bedford Memorial Hospital - Panel Discussion and lunch
Assignment Given
March 4, 2020 – Large Industry Day/ Small Industry
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Bedford Welcome Center -
Sam Moore Furniture - Hooker Furniture - 10 am Tour
KMR Tour - 12 pm
Lunch at East Coast Wings
Assignment
Dining Room at 11:30 am - Linda Davis - 434-582-2263 Main Dinning - 434-582-2262
March 26, 2020– Graduation Presentation (Presented at our 2020 Annual Business Dinner)
Time: 5:30pm-8:00 pm
Location: TBD
Location
Various Locations
Fees/Admission
Members - $399
Non-Members - $499
Contact Information
Dena Amos
Administrative Assistant
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