2019 Leadership Manhattan Class on the first day of class. Leadership Manhattan is primarily underwritten by 90 investors who have made financial commitments to Advantage Manhattan. Contact Sharla Meisenheimer for more information.

Goals

• Identify potential business and community leaders, motivate them to become part of Leadership Manhattan
• Provide these leaders with an awareness of the issues and opportunities facing the community
• Expand and sharpen leadership skills and techniques
• Facilitate ongoing communication and engagement among emerging and established leaders within the community
• Encourage these trained and informed leaders to increase their involvement in local community affairs by matching skills and interests to existing goals

Benefits

• Increased source of quality leaders for the Manhattan area
• Access to quality leadership training program that benefits participants, their employers and community
• Assist potential leaders to develop, match their skills and interests with needs of the community
• Improved communications network among civic, business, social and educational leaders
• Leadership base with broadened perspective to more effectively guide the community into its future

Leadership Manhattan 2019 Class Schedule

Program	Date	Session Sponsor	Lunch Sponsor	Transportation Sponsor
Orientation	January 15
State Government - Topeka	February 6
Local Government	February 20
Community Awareness	March 7
Education	March 20
Development and Industry	April 11
Graduation Luncheon	April 24