Blue Ox Business Academy: 2024-2025 Leadership Experience
Brainerd Lakes Chamber of Commerce
- Monthly Sessions, October-May
- Registration Deadline: September 6, 2024
- $1,395 Per Person
The Blue Ox Business Academy’s Leadership Experience is an immersive experience in personal leadership growth through the exploration of community sectors, challenges, and opportunities.
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.
Who Should Attend
- Business owners, leaders & managers
- Emerging leaders & high-potential employees
- Those who are new to the Brainerd Lakes Area
Program Schedule
SESSION 1: Thursday, October 3rd & Friday, October 4th, 2024
(one overnight) Opening Retreat: Myers-Briggs Profile, Leadership Traits & Styles, Leadership Communication, Community Service Projects
*Attendance MandatorySESSION 2: Thursday, October 24th
Tourism ExperienceSESSION 3: Thursday, November 14th
Manufacturing and Business ExperienceSESSION 4: Thursday, December 5th
Non-Profits ExperienceSESSION 5: Thursday, January 16th
Health Care ExperienceSESSION 6: Thursday, February 6th
Education ExperienceSESSION 7: Thursday, March 20th
Public Service ExperienceSESSION 8: Thursday, March/April
TBD (based on state legislative schedule)
Community Experience: Legislative Day at the CapitolSESSION 9: Thursday, May 1
Media Experience
Area History ExperienceSESSION 10: Thursday, May 15
End of the Year Retreat
Afternoon/Evening of the 15th with overnight stay optionalCommencement and Class Reunion will be held at the Celebration of Excellence in November 2025.