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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
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_______________________________________________