Classes Begin for the 2025 Business Leadership Academy

We are excited to welcome the 2025 class of the Business Leadership Academy (BLA), a joint program between the Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber and Pacific Lutheran University. For 47 years, this program has inspired and developed leaders across our region, preparing them to create lasting impact in their organizations and communities.

This year’s leaders come from a wide variety of industries and professional backgrounds. What unites them is a shared commitment to learning, growth, and the responsibility of leadership. Throughout the eight-week cohort, participants will dive into thought-provoking conversations, connect with inspiring leaders, and discover new perspectives on what it means to lead. They’ll share ideas, challenge themselves in fresh ways, and build meaningful relationships that will carry beyond the program. The Academy is as much about personal growth as it is about professional development. It creates a space for reflection, inspiration, and collaboration.

We look forward to following the journey of the 2025 class as they learn, collaborate, and grow into the next generation of leaders for our region.

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