Leadership Batesville
The Leadership Batesville program, presented by Citizens Bank, prepares emerging leaders to serve our community. Through shared experiences and frequent interactions, participants engage in a nine-month curriculum inspired by the IMPACT Independence County strategic plan.
The Leadership Batesville program, presented by Citizens Bank, prepares emerging leaders to serve our community. Through shared experiences and frequent interactions, participants will engage in a nine-month curriculum inspired by IMPACT Independence County.
IMPACT is a strategic plan developed with the input of more than 2,500 area residents. This plan identifies four areas of importance for the overall growth and sustainability of Independence County: Economic Prosperity, Educational Excellence, Placemaking, and Healthy Living and well-being.
Tuition: $1000
Class participants are highly motivated individuals interested in learning, pursuing first-hand experience, and interacting with community leaders, businesses, and organizations. Upon graduation, Independence County will welcome a dynamic group fully equipped to take action and work toward a better community. Priority is given to members of the Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce.
The application process for the Batesville Area Leadership Program opens in February. Qualifying participants will be notified in March. All participants will take part in a mandatory full-day retreat in March. Regular monthly programming will take placefrom April to December. Graduates of the program will be recognized at the Chamber's Annual Meeting in January.
2023 PROGRAM CALENDAR
Application Opens: January 27
Application Closes: February 10
Notification of Acceptance: February 13
Feb 23-24: Mandatory Overnight Retreat
March 29: Introduction to State Government
April 27: Supper Club
May 5: Placemaking & Healthy Living & Well-Being
June 15: Supper Club
August 17: Supper Club
September 20: Educational Excellence & Economic Prosperity
October 19: Supper Club
November 30: Chamber Board Retreat
Graduation: January 26, 2024
No more than two absences are allowed. Attendees who miss more than two sessions will be disqualified from the program. Participants are required to sign in and out of each session. Leaving early or arriving late will result in an absence unless prior approval has been granted. Refunds will not be issued for any reason.
