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\n LOCATION:Various business locations in and around Aurora and North Aurora. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY IS BACK! The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce Leadership Academy is offered to representatives of member businesses and organizations and is designed to prepare a select group of qualified candidates for future leadership roles in the Aurora area. This year's program will focus on the unique strengths of our community\, including the unique positioning and potential of the Aurora region\, and will highlight discussions on community and economic development\, local government and cultural diversity\, as well as civil and social services. This 2021 Leadership Academy will be facilitated by Dr. William A. "Bill" Marzano\, retired higher education administrator with Waubonsee Community College. LEADERSHIP ACADEMY LINEUP Thirty hours of class time\, over the course of 10 sessions plus an orientation/kick off and a graduation luncheon\, Leadership Academy will focus on personal and professional development of the participants through a personality inventory identification and leadership development. Orientation & Academy Kick Off (August 27) Session 1 - Personality Inventory & Leadership Development (Sept 10) Session 2 - Social Services (Sept 17) Session 3 - Cultural Diversity in Our Community (Sept 24) Session 4 ? Healthcare (Oct 1) Session 5 - Community Sustainability (Oct 8) Session 6 - Local Government (Oct 15) Session 7 - Workforce Development & Industry (Oct 22) Session 8 - Civil Service (Oct 29) Session 9 - Business & Strategy (Nov 5) Session 10 - Manage\, Lead and Motivate - MLM (Nov 12) Graduation - Leadership Academy Graduation Luncheon (Nov 19) HISTORY Established in 1979\, the Aurora Chamber's Leadership Academy has a rich history of providing confidence\, knowledge\, professionalism\, and strong leadership skills that not only benefit the attendee\, but also their employers. The goal is simple: to create a development opportunity for participants to serve and enhance themselves\, their employers\, and the community. Over the past 42 years\, more than 800+ community leaders have participated in the program. Many have gone on to lead local businesses and organizations. Some have gone on to public office. All have left their mark on the community. UID:e.20.28568 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260624T010146Z URL:https://business.aurorachamber.com/events/details/2021-leadership-academy-orientation-kick-off-28568 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR