The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Northern Kentucky Class of 2020, the program’s 41st class.
A ten-month program designed to help develop business and community leaders, Leadership Northern Kentucky (Leadership NKY) uses the community as a classroom to help participants gain an understanding of the strengths and challenges of the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area and the skills necessary to motivate and engage others in collaborative efforts to address them.
Photo of last year’s class
“Leadership NKY was a transformative experience that introduced me to the region, its key programs, projects, and players. It’s a reason why I stayed, invested, and began to call this place home,” said Laura Menge, Philanthropic Advisor with the Greater Cincinnati Foundation and chair of the Class of 2020. “Five years later, I’m thrilled to chair the Class of 2020 and help lead that experience for others. Whether you’re a transplant too, or a life-long resident, the community exposure, extensive network, and opportunities that Leadership NKY provides are invaluable.”
Leadership NKY participants are selected from a variety of job sectors and civic interests, and provided substantive education by industry leaders across a diverse range of topics, including economic development, education, government, and human services.
Along with a completed application, interested individuals are asked to submit two references and must have the full support of the company/organization they represent, as well as their employer or supervisor. Individuals may nominate themselves or be nominated by someone else. Tuition is $3,000 for NKY Chamber members, $3,500 for future NKY Chamber members. A maximum of 50 applications will be selected.
“For 40 years now, Leadership NKY has been making meaningful connections in our region. The program connects leaders to organizations and issues and just as importantly, with one another,” said Dawn Denham, Director of Leadership NKY. “This next class will join over 1,300 alumni in a unique experience where they will learn and grow both personally and professionally.”
Leadership NKY applications are due no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, May 10. Organizers will announce the Class of 2020 in June and sessions will run August 2019 through May 2020.
To learn more about Leadership NKY, or to submit a nomination or apply, visit www.nkychamber.com/LNK. Questions about the nomination process, or the program, can be directed to Dawn Denham at ddenham@nkychamber.com. Leadership NKY is powered by Citi.
