From visits to local businesses, to discussions with elected officials, to tours of social service providers, Leadership Thurston County participants are making connections throughout the community during monthly challenge days.
During the first half of the program year, the group explored business and economic development, government, law and justice, and health and human services issues. Between now and graduation on June 8, the class will look at the topics of education, arts and culture and the environment.
“Aha” moments are common during the sessions. After a tour of the juvenile detention center, one person commented, “I sat in a cell and tried to imagine myself as a student in that environment.” After visiting Capitol City Press and Harbor Wholesale, another noted, “I was struck by both companies’ ability to grow during tough times due to their commitment to innovation.”
Community leaders provide consistent, sagely advice like – “think creatively,” “work collaboratively,” “follow your passion” and “get involved.”
It’s time for you to think about participating in the LTC Class of 2012. Applications will be available in April. For information about the class or becoming a Challenge Day Partner, please call 360.357.8515 or email LTC@ ThurstonChamber.com.
Our sincere thanks to this year’s community partners – Program Partner Saint Martin’s University and Challenge Day Partners Pardiman Productions and Sierra Systems.
Leadership Thurston County is a program of the Thurston County Chamber Foundation, a 501(c)(3) educational, non-profit organization.
PHOTO CAPTION:
From left, Jay Mason with the Tumwater Police Department, Jane Walter with West Coast Bank and Tyle Zuchowski with LOTT take in the equipment at Capitol City Press during a tour on LTC’s Business & Economic Development Challenge Day in the fall.
