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Leadership Portland
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Commitments
Participants attend seven one-day sessions over a seven-month period. Participants will be allowed to miss one full session but are encouraged to make up the session at the appropriate time the following year. Tuition is $300 and includes all outings/meals. The 2023-2024 Leadership Portland Class has been selected!
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Monthly Educational Sessions
Monthly educational sessions are designed to promote interest and awareness of local issues and challenges, and a rare opportunity to interact with community leaders in government, business and civic organizations. Sessions are scheduled on one Friday each month from approximately 8:00am - 5:00pm. Prior to applying to this program, a candidate should discuss time constraints and scheduling with their employer. Participants will take part in lectures, panel discussions, demonstrations, workshops, field trips and special projects. Business casual is appropriate for most outings. Please keep in mind that closed-toe shoes are required for some factory tours, and slacks are recommended. Use of mobile phones is permitted during breaks.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
Mixer ($15 for Alumni)Friday, September 29, 2023
Opening DayFriday, October 27, 2023
Quality of Life & Tourism DayFriday, November 17, 2023
Education DayFriday, December 15, 2023
Government DayFriday, January 26, 2024
Economy DayThursday, February 29, 2024
State Government Day / Capitol VisitFriday, March 22, 2024
Public Safety Day / ClosingThursday, April 11, 2024 at 6pm
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Additional Activities
Participants are required to attend additional activities during the program and each member must also become familiar with and research a local non-profit organization. Class members will give presentations on their chosen non-profit organization. (See below)
Collectively the Class will select a project to address a need identified in Portland through the program. This project keeps the class active together beyond the initial experience and serves as a benefit to the Portland Community.
Additional Activities/Assignments
- Attend a City Government Meeting
- Shadow a Police Officer during their regular shift
- Choose a non-profit agency from the list to learn more about and report back to the class.
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Graduation
The program concludes with a Leadership Portland graduation ceremony and reception. In order to graduate from the Leadership Portland program each participant must attend at least six of the seven monthly educational sessions and complete the additional assignments. Family members and friends of the graduates, as well as city and county leaders are invited and encouraged to attend the graduation ceremony. Absenteeism will result in your being unable to participate in graduation with your class. In order to be able to graduate with the next year’s class, you will be required to make up classes missed the following year or you will be dropped. Upon the completion of the Program, Leadership Portland graduates may choose to go on to further their education and knowledge on a broader scale by participating in the Leadership Sumner or Leadership Middle Tennessee Programs.
Leadership Portland Alumni
Alumni Membership Dues are $25/year. This includes access to community focus groups, leadership opportunities, leadership training and continuing education.
Leadership Portland Class of 2023-2024
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Ashley Hunter
CBC Title & EscrowBarry Young
Temple TheatreBenjamin Blaylock
Dumpsters on DemandBrandon McGuire
City of PortlandBrian Woodall
Exit Realty Garden Gate TeamCarrie DiPiazza
Macy's Logistics & OperationsCarrie Kiebler
Macy's Logistics & OperationsCathie Weaver
Community MemberChristina Loy
Community MemberCourtney Clements
FastenalDave Snook
Abrahamson Chiropractic
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Emily Groves
Cumberland ConnectHaleigh Gregory
Sumner Regional Medical CenterJacob Haywood
Portland First Baptist ChurchJacob Robertson
City of PortlandJess Birdwell
Exit Realty Garden Gate TeamKelly Stephenson
Seniors Helping SeniorsKenneth Henry
WalgreensLaToya Holcomb
City of Portland CouncilwomanLisa Perry
Sumner Regional Medical CenterLiz Rohl
Community MemberSteven Graves
City of PortlandSonja Ellis
Triple AAA Enterprises