Our Goals
• Build and attract community leaders from diverse backgrounds who are committed to staying actively involved in the community.
• Provide opportunities for participants to explore and help address critical issues facing our county.
• Strengthen leadership skills through real world, interactive learning and development opportunities.
• Build long-lasting connections between participants and their organizations to assist with the success of Ontario County.
Who We Are
committed
To our community, as we work towards paying it forward.
collaborative
Building relationships and establishing connections.
credible
By operating with ethics and integrity
creATIve
Engaging in problem-solving, innovation, idea creating, and risk taking.
curious
Open-minded to the world around us.
Benefits
Participant Benefits
Enhancement of both leadership and interpersonal skills.
Increased awareness of one's own leadership style.
Development of long-lasting relationships with individuals from a cross section of business, industry, education, non-profit, and government organizations in our area.
Understanding of the value of diverse perspectives and how that drives results.
Greater understanding of Ontario County, including its strengths and areas of opportunity.
Opportunities to make a difference in county and beyond.
Employer Benefits
Develops employees with increased leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Builds talent pipeline and retains key talent in our community.
Strengthens the organization’s connection to Ontario County.
Provides organization with new insight into the opportunities and areas of opportunities in Ontario County.
Community Benefits
Develops committed and dynamic leaders who are engaged in giving back to our community.
Expands involvement of participants in Ontario County civic and community affairs.
Highlights connection between the private and public sectors.
Increases appreciation for our community assets and resources.
“Leaders instill in their people a hope for success and a belief in themselves. Positive leaders empower people to accomplish their goals.”