Leadership Bonita
The Bonita Springs Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to offer the Leadership Bonita program to members of our community. The program is designed to hone leadership skills, create the opportunity for personal growth, and to help participants learn more about the Bonita Springs area on many levels. Now in its 13th year the program boasts well over 230 graduates now sharing their leadership skills in their respective roles within our community.
Vision
The Leadership Bonita program will provide a forum to identify, enlighten and engage current and future leaders to improve the quality of life of the Bonita Springs community.
Mission
Leadership Bonita provides leadership-minded individuals with the opportunity to:
-Experience the Community from Public, Business and Individual Perspectives
-Develop Interest in the Future of Bonita Springs-Create and Environment to Inspire Community Leadership
-Establishing a sense of community and enthusiastic leadership are the cornerstones of the program.
Leadership Bonita provides insight into public decisionmaking with practical and in-depth discussions on public issues relative to the area. It also:
-Broadens Community Perspectives
-Builds Leadership Skills
-Builds Working Relationships Among Class Members
-Provides for Personal Growth and Development
-Encourages and Develops a Network of Community
Class Schedule
July 28, 2011 (Thursday) Kick Off Reception
July 29, 2011 (Friday) Retreat
July 30, 2011 (Saturday) Retreat
August 19, 2011 (Friday) Economic Development
September 23, 2011 (Friday) Government
October 7, 2011 (Friday) Education
October 28, 2011 (Friday) Healthcare
November 18, 2011 (Friday) Tourism
December 2, 2011 (Friday) Infrastructure
January 6, 2012 (Friday) Public Safety
February 3, 2012 (Friday) Social Issues
February 24, 2012 (Friday) Media & The Arts
March 23, 2012 (Friday) Environment
April 13, 2012 (Friday) Critique
April 20, 2012 (Friday) Graduation & Reception
Most sessions will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. You may be asked to arrive at a designated carpool site prior to the session to expedite the day’s agenda. Most sessions will end by 5:00 p.m. You may be asked to convene after the session in a social setting to debrief the day.