Bend Chamber seeks applicants for Leadership Bend Class of 2022
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Applications are now open for the next cohort of Leadership Bend, a nine-month civic/community leadership development program designed to identify, educate, train and connect committed citizens to leadership roles throughout Central Oregon.
Information and online application are available at https://bendchamber.org/leadership-bend/ . Completed applications are due by 11:59 PM, Sunday, July 18.
The 2021-2022 class will kick off with a two-day orientation retreat in early September, followed by nine full-day sessions scheduled once a month where participants will work with local leaders to expand awareness and understanding of the Central Oregon region.
The class will explore historical and current issues firsthand and learn about the unique challenges and opportunities that cross sectors and silos.
Additionally, the cohort will benefit from a series of servant leadership topics designed to enhance individual leadership skills and together, make an impact through a class capstone project.
Participants are chosen from a broad and diverse cross-section of candidates from around the region who must go through a significant application process. Finalists are drawn from acknowledged and aspiring leaders who share a commitment to actively driving a long-term and positive impact.
There now are over 500 Leadership Bend alumni who serve as our community “trustees” through board service, elected office, and more.
Leadership Bend is supported by Taylor Development, Pacific Power, and likeminded businesses who believe that a healthy community comes from investment in leadership.
The Bend Chamber believes building leaders is necessary to community succession planning. As one of the fastest growing regions in Oregon and the northwest, the issues (affordable housing, transportation, workforce development and more) have become increasingly more complex and the need for active leadership is great.
For questions about the application process, please contact Talena Barker, VP Leadership Development at talena@bendchamber.org .
