Leadership Simpsonville

Identifying Todays Leaders...Tomorrow.

Leadership Simpsonville opens doors for local business men and women and community leaders with the desire and ability to shape its future. Through face-to-face meetings with local and state leaders and on-site visits to local institutions, agencies and organizations, participants explore major issues and unique challenges facing the Simpsonville area.

The 2011 class is working on it's class project - City Park beautification - including a fitness trail, landscaping improvements and an arbor swing.  The group secured a $10,000 donation from The Grainger Foundation to fund a fitness trail, and donations from KEMET and Hillcrest Memorial Hospital to fund the addition of an arbor swing.  Visit the photo gallery to view pictures from the group's recent ceremony at City Park.

What is Leadership Simpsonville?

Leadership Simpsonville is an exciting program offered through the Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce to any interested individual who lives or works in Simpsonville, or is a member of the Chamber. This dynamic program has been created to support the development of corporate and community leaders by:

• Introducing participants to the various aspects of developing and maintaining a vibrant community.
• Establishing dialogue with a wide range of community leaders.
• Encouraging active participation in activities which contribute to the betterment of the Simpsonville area.
• Providing employers with a source of knowledgeable and trained leaders who can have a positive impact on the business community.

Program Format

Leadership Simpsonville begins with a two-day retreat that focuses on team building, personality, and problem solving within a society. Sessions are held once a month, March through November during business hours. Upon completion, participants will be honored at a graduation celebration.   

Attendance policy allows one absence, a second absence requires that the missed session be made up the following year and 100% attendance is required for the retreat to graduate. The tuition is non-refundable.

Tuition

Tuition for the Leadership Simpsonville Program is $600. Tuition will cover all costs associated with the retreat, follow-up sessions, meals, transportation, and graduation.

We are seeking applicants who:

• Are stakeholders in the region with willingness to serve in future leadership roles as volunteers, appointed or elected individuals.
• Currently holds leadership positions within their business or organization, or be a serious candidate for future promotion
• Reside, work or conduct business in the Simpsonville Area
• Represent a cross-section of large and small business, industries, organizations, government and education. The broadest and most diversified class is sought.
• Have the desire, personal commitment and work-ability to attend all sessions.
• Have the endorsement of their employers or an indication the employer would support the time from work needed to participate in the program.

Leadership Simpsonville 2011 Class Topics:

• Orientation & Teambuilding
• Arts & History
• Non-Profit
• Public Safety
• Education
• Health and Human Service/Quality of Life
• Local Government
• State Government
• Communities

Leadership Simpsonville Application

Leadership Simpsonville Sponsors

For more information, contact:  

Simpsonville Area Chamber of Commerce  
211 N. Main Street   
P.O. Box 605  
Simpsonville, SC 29681  
(864) 963-3781  
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