The single most important ingredient in building a successful, thriving community is an investment in leadership. This program seeks to develop informed leaders who have learned about the challenges that face our communities everyday and who then stand in a position to become involved in the positive growth of their community. 

Leadership 2010 is an educational program developed by the Port Orange South Daytona Chamber of Commerce.  This 6 week course was held on Wednesdays each week.  Fieldtrips encompass a day of interactive seminars, meeting the people behind the scenes, experiencing the actual locations and obtaining first hand knowledge of how it all happens.  Participants had the opportunity to meet the leaders and get a view from their perspective.

Participants in the Leadership program develop a strong network of community contacts and build working partnerships with community and governmental leaders.  Each session is designed to strengthen your skills in team building, communication, creative problem solving, adaptability and change management. 

The Leadership program has been designed to offer both a strong community based awareness, while challenging and motivating participants to develop their leadership skills and hone their professional development.  Within your Leadership Class, you will build a bond with your fellow class members and help each other enhance your community awareness.  Attendance and commitment is extremely important to be a viable part of Leadership.  Upon completion of the program you will receive a Graduation Certificate and become a member of the Leadership Alumni Association - an organization working to improve the quality of leadership in our area.

The program fee is $ 175 and may be paid by the participant or the participant’s employer.  A limited number of partial scholarships are available.  To find out about the 2011 program, call the Chamber of Commerce at 386.761.1601.  Call now - class size is limited.