WHAT IS THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

The Business Leadership Academy of Tacoma-Pierce County provides an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to connect with others in the business community and develop additional leadership skills.

During 11 sessions and a retreat, the Business Leadership Academy cohort will explore leadership applications, visit organizations, learn from leaders who make an impact on our community, assess their strengths, and growth potential. This is a great opportunity to connect with the regional business community.
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The Business Leadership Academy of Tacoma-Pierce County, sponsored by the Chamber and Pacific Lutheran University, is a regional community leadership program founded in 1978.  Hundreds of leaders are alumni of this program and will become your network for learning and connecting.

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BENEFITS OF THE BUSINESS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

For the employer

• Increases leadership skills of your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow
• Provides networking opportunities and connections to community leaders who are committed to building our community as a healthy place for organizations

FOR THE INDIVIDUAL

• Develops leadership skills
• Provides networking opportunities and connections to leaders who are committed to building our community
• Greater knowledge of the regions, leaders, and decision-making processes
• Opens up to a network of diverse colleagues for individual, business, and community problem-solving
• Helps create a greater understanding of public and private sectors
• Refinement of values and personal mission

2019 Business Leadership Academy Application

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ALUMNI DIRECTORY

TOM PIERSON

President & CEO

(253) 682-1736
tomp@tacomachamber.org