BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250829 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Leadership Winchester 2025 Application Deadline DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder how Clark County really works? Who grows the food\, builds the businesses\, plans the parks\, or keeps things running behind the scenes? What if there was a program that gave you an all-access pass to the people\, places\, and industries that shape our community?\n\n\n\nLeadership Winchester-Clark County is an immersive\, 10-month program designed to bring together people who care and want to know more about our community. Each month\, you'll step into a new sector\, meet the folks making a difference\, and see what makes Clark County tick. It's not just what you learn it's who you'll meet and what you'll come to appreciate about the place we call home.\n\n\n\nWhether you're leading a business\, a nonprofit\, a public service\, or simply want to be more involved this program is for you. Each full-day session gives participants a deeper look at the people\, industries\, and institutions that shape our county's success.\n\n\n\nDeadline to Apply is August 29\, 2025\n\nClick Here to Submit Your Application Online\n\nSchedule Preview:\nSeptember / Orientation with Virgil Grant\n\nOctober / Local Government with Greg Yates\n\nNovember / Non-Profits Host with Halee Cunningham and Chelsea Reese\n\nDecember / Health Services with Matt Smith\n\nJanuary / Economic Development with Brad Sowden\n\nFebruary / State Government with JoEllen Reed\n\nMarch / Education with Kelly Fithen\n\nApril / Tourism with Jill Hamlin\n\nMay / Agriculture with Lauren Mink\n\nGraduation Celebration TBA\n\n\n\nTo meet graduation requirements\, you must attend eight of the nine full-day sessions. \n\nIn order to provide the best experience for attendees\, space is limited to no more than 30 participants.\n\n\n\nTuition for Leadership Winchester-Clark County is $550 which covers application fee and all program costs including meals. You\, your company\, or a sponsor will be billed for this fee by the Winchester Clark County Chamber of Commerce. Scholarships available.\n\n\n\nClick on the application link (JotForm) to start your application now!\n\nhttps://form.jotform.com/251594503068156\n\n\n\nProgram Information\n\n\n\nWhat should I expect? Each month\, you and your classmates will hop aboard private transportation for a full day of hands-on exploration. Guided by a local leader from that month's featured sector\, you'll visit key sites\, meet the people behind the scenes\, and get an insider's look at what keeps Clark County (and sometimes Frankfort!) moving. From classrooms to farms\, boardrooms to backstage\, every day offers something new and yes\, lunch is included\, courtesy of local restaurants and caterers.\n\n\n\nWhat is the time commitment? Our program meets from 8am - 4pm once a month from September through June. You are expected to attend at least eight of these sessions.\n\n\n\nWho is eligble to apply? YOU! Leadership Winchester is open to professionals\, entrepreneurs\, students\, retirees\, and emerging leaders. Whether you're a Chamber member or not\, we welcome you to join us. The only requirement is you must live or work in Winchester or Clark County Kentucky.\n\n\n\nWhat is the cost? Tuition for Leadership Winchester is $550\, which covers all transportation\, meals\, and entry fees throughout the program. In addition there is a a $50 application fee is due when you apply. Scholarships are available for those with demonstrated need. \n\n\n\nWhy Leadership Winchester-Clark County? Because connecting to your community is the first step to leading it. Leadership Winchester-Clark County gives you the unique opportunity to go beyond your own sector and see the full picture meeting the people\, places\, and programs that make our county thrive. You'll build lasting relationships\, gain insider access\, and walk away with a deeper sense of how you can contribute.\n\nIt's also part of a statewide initiative supported by Chambers of Commerce across Kentucky\, building stronger local leadership by connecting people to the heartbeat of their hometowns. Joining Leadership Winchester-Clark County is a step towards connecting with a broader network of leaders across the Commonwealth.\n\n\n\nClick Here to Submit Your Application Online X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Ever wonder how Clark County really works? Who grows the food\, builds the businesses\, plans the parks\, or keeps things running behind the scenes? What if there was a program that gave you an all-access pass to the people\, places\, and industries that shape our community?
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\nLeadership Winchester-Clark County is an immersive\, 10-month program designed to bring together people who care and want to know more about our community. Each month\, you&rsquo\;ll step into a new sector\, meet the folks making a difference\, and see what makes Clark County tick. It&rsquo\;s not just what you learn&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s who you&rsquo\;ll meet and what you&rsquo\;ll come to appreciate about the place we call home.
\n
\nWhether you&rsquo\;re leading a business\, a nonprofit\, a public service\, or simply want to be more involved this program is for you. Each full-day session gives participants a deeper look at the people\, industries\, and institutions that shape our county&rsquo\;s success.
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\nDeadline to Apply is August 29\, 2025
\nClick Here to \;Submit Your Application \;Online

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Schedule Preview:

\nSeptember / Orientation with Virgil Grant
\nOctober / Local Government with Greg Yates
\nNovember / Non-Profits Host with Halee Cunningham and \;Chelsea Reese
\nDecember / Health Services with Matt Smith
\nJanuary / Economic Development with Brad Sowden
\nFebruary / State Government with JoEllen Reed
\nMarch / Education with Kelly Fithen
\nApril / Tourism with Jill Hamlin
\nMay / Agriculture with Lauren Mink
\nGraduation Celebration TBA
\n
\nTo meet graduation requirements\, you must attend eight of the nine full-day sessions. \;
\nIn order to provide the best experience for attendees\, space is limited to no more than 30 participants.
\n
\nTuition for Leadership Winchester-Clark County is $550 which covers application fee and all program costs including meals. You\, your company\, or a sponsor will be billed for this fee by the Winchester Clark County Chamber of Commerce. Scholarships available.
\n
\nClick on the application link (JotForm) to start your application now!
\nhttps://form.jotform.com/251594503068156
\n
\nProgram Information
\n
\nWhat should I expect? Each month\, you and your classmates will hop aboard private transportation for a full day of hands-on exploration. Guided by a local leader from that month&rsquo\;s featured sector\, you'\;ll visit key sites\, meet the people behind the scenes\, and get an insider&rsquo\;s look at what keeps Clark County (and sometimes Frankfort!) moving. From classrooms to farms\, boardrooms to backstage\, every day offers something new&mdash\;and yes\, lunch is included\, courtesy of local restaurants and caterers.
\n
\nWhat is the time commitment? Our program meets from 8am - 4pm once a month from September through June. You are expected to attend at least eight of these sessions.
\n
\nWho is eligble to apply? YOU! Leadership Winchester is open to professionals\, entrepreneurs\, students\, retirees\, and emerging leaders. Whether you'\;re a Chamber member or not\, we welcome you to join us. The only requirement is you must live or work in Winchester or Clark County Kentucky.
\n
\nWhat is the cost? Tuition for Leadership Winchester is $550\, which covers all transportation\, meals\, and entry fees throughout the program. In addition there is a a $50 application fee is due when you apply. Scholarships are available for those with demonstrated need. \;
\n
\nWhy Leadership Winchester-Clark County? Because connecting to your community is the first step to leading it. Leadership Winchester-Clark County gives you the unique opportunity to go beyond your own sector and see the full picture&mdash\;meeting the people\, places\, and programs that make our county thrive. You'\;ll build lasting relationships\, gain insider access\, and walk away with a deeper sense of how you can contribute.
\nIt&rsquo\;s also part of a statewide initiative supported by Chambers of Commerce across Kentucky\, building stronger local leadership by connecting people to the heartbeat of their hometowns. Joining Leadership Winchester-Clark County is a step towards connecting with a broader network of leaders across the Commonwealth.
\n
\nClick Here to \;Submit Your Application \;Online
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