Blue Ox Business Academy
Leadership Experience
An immersive experience in personal leadership growth through the exploration of community sectors, challenges and opportunities.
Registration is now open!
Join a growing group of more than 500 individuals who have graduated from our Leadership Experience program. This 9 month, 10 session program is designed for emerging leaders and high-potential employees to develop essential skills and insights into their leadership character. Seats fill up fast, so don’t wait to register.
Through Leadership Experience training, participants will build relationships and gain an inside view of the region’s public, private, and nonprofit sectors. Throughout the program, all are challenged to take the next step in their organization and community.
This program is only offered to Chamber Members. Cost is $1,395 per person and limited to 40 individuals. Through the support of Anderson Brothers Construction, scholarships (25% discount) are available to small businesses (up to 5 employees) and non-profit organizations with financial limitations. Just ask.
Sessions held approximately 8AM - 5PM
Monthly sessions from October. - May
Session held locally, locations vary
SESSION #1
Thursday, October 3 & Friday, October 4, 2024
- One overnight
- Opening Retreat: Myers-Briggs Profile, Leadership Traits & Styles, Leadership Communication, Community Service Projects
- Attendance Mandatory
SESSION #2
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Tourism Experience
SESSION #3
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Manufacturing and Business Experience
SESSION #4
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- Non-Profits Experience
SESSION #5
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Health Care Experience
SESSION #6
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- Education Experience
SESSION #7
Thursday, March 20, 2025
- Public Service Experience
SESSION #8
Thursday, March or April, 2025
- Date TBD (based on state government schedule)
- Community Experience: Legislative Day at the Capitol
SESSION #9
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- Media Experience
- Area History Experience
SESSION #10
Thursday, May 15, 2025
- End of the Year Retreat
- Afternoon/Evening of the 15th with overnight stay optional
- Commencement and Class Reunion will be held at the Celebration of Excellence in November 2025