Leadership Manhattan

2019 Leadership Manhattan Class photo, first-day sessions.

Nominations for the 2020 Class are now open. If you would like additional information please join us for informational sessions on October 7 at noon and 5:30 pm.

Applications for the 2020 Class are due Monday, October 28 by 5:00 pm.

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

Program	Date	Session Sponsor	Lunch Sponsor	Trip Sponsors
Welcome Reception	January 14
Orientation	January 14
State Government - Topeka	February 5 and 6
Local Government	February 18
Community Awareness	March 3
Education	March 24
Civic Engagement - Community Awareness	April 7
Development and Industry	April 21
Graduation Luncheon	First week of May