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Why Join IVCLA?
- A network of peers to share ideas, concerns, and opportunities during the program.
- Connections with current business and community leaders.
- Monthly lessons to share real leadership struggles and opportunities to get feedback from your cohort.
- Guided readings through a selected leadership book.
- Time away from the office to learn and grow.
- Coffee and lunch each session.
- Professional headshot included.
What Past Participants Say:
"I was very happy to be a part of the Illinois Valley Community Leadership Academy. I feel the most beneficial part of the academy were the connections that I built with the other members. I feel as though these are people that I will be able to reach out to in the future and they will only help my network grow. I learned many valuable lessons in leadership along the way and was grateful for the opportunity to participate."
Laura O. Business Service Rep - B.E.S.T. Inc
“One of the greatest benefits I received is making connections with other people in the community who are service minded and want what’s best for us and our communities to make them stronger and better working together. When you put together people interested in leadership and also people interested in serving our communities, there’s nothing but good outcomes to come from it”
Dr. Patrice H. Director of Learning Resources - I.V.C.C.
“It (DISC assessment) has allowed us to understand ourselves better and understand other people and how they operate, I think participants will walk away with a better understanding of what our community is and what our community needs. I think it will position us for more partnership and collaboration.”
Chris W. CEO - Illinois Valley YMCA
“It comes down to people. And when you have the right people doing the right things in the right places, it only accelerates the trajectory of the region to grow and flourish, and that recruits people to come live and make their family’s home in the Illinois Valley.”
Carrie B. Business Development Specialist - OSF HealthCare