Eighteen members of the local chamber’s popular Leadership Carson City program now join more than 300 graduates, having successfully completed the program earlier this month.
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 session, which begins Jan. 13. The Leadership program has been offered annually by the Carson City Chamber of Commerce since 1989.
Wells Fargo Bank has announced that it will provide a $500 scholarship to one business person who has been employed at their place of business over the past two years and has a desire to learn more about the community in which they work to enhance their business. Click here for information and an application to apply.
All are welcome to apply for the Leadership program. Deposits are due by Nov. 19 with final payment due Dec. 17.
In summing up the Leadership class of 2010, the Carson City Chamber of Commerce asked graduates for a comment to sum up their nine-month experience. Here’s what some said:
“Worthwhile and interesting. Leadership is worth every penny and amount of time invested.” — Danny Fierro, LED Light
”A truly eye opening look at the community I have lived in for the last 30 years, highly recommend it.” — Margie Quirk, Owner, Lone Mountain Veterinary
”Despite having been born and raised in Carson City, I learned more about my community in the past 10 months than in my lifetime here.” — Marty Espinoza, NDOT
Click here for the complete 2010 graduate list.
Leadership Carson City builds leaders, said executive director Ronni Hannaman.
“It is through this program that students can meet community leaders and become familiar with how this city functions. The program takes students through the back door where few ever venture and provides an intimate look at the strengths and challenges of the Carson City business community,” she said. “Those who participate in Leadership Carson City this year will have the additional advantage of going behind the scenes of the Nevada State Legislature.”
