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May 11, 2012
Leadership Day
This session is designed to increase the individual awareness of roles and responsibilities of community leadership through inclusiveness, emotional intelligence and communicating more effectively. Continue reading
April 13, 2012
Quality of Life Day
Spotlighting the tremendous quality of life in Tech Valley from culture and entertainment to sports and recreation, this session focuses on a side of leadership often forgotten. Balancing careers and maintaining the quality of our own lives is the main thrust of the session.
March 9, 2012
Government/Politics Day
The business of politics is not business as usual for many of us in Tech Valley. Fortunately, being situated in or near the state capital of New York provides us access to political decision-makers, granting us an inside look into how politics work in the region. Continue reading
February 10, 2012
Education Day
The success of Tech Valley will be largely dependent upon a skilled workforce, particularly in math, science, engineering and technology fields. Addressing the issues of how to properly prepare students and equip educators is a main theme throughout the day.
January 13, 2012
Media Day
Media is all around us and plays a powerful role in business, politics and our personal lives. Class participants will learn the process of pitching a press release, how to effectively access the media and how to deal with the media in a time of crisis.
December 9, 2011
Healthcare Day
This session will frame the significant issues facing healthcare today, participants will gain an increased understanding of what impacts health care in the region and how the challenges of health care impact economic development and growth within the community. Continue reading
November 18, 2011
Community Service/Nonprofit Day
The nonprofit community plays a vital role in the Tech Valley region. Still, there are obstacles to clear and key issues to address. This session will focus on these issues, the call for strong leaders as well as the committed volunteers who make a difference every day. Continue reading
October 14, 2011
Economic Development Day
This session addresses the tremendous transformation that our region is experiencing, its impact on all sectors of the economy and an introduction to the leaders and companies fostering change. Continue reading
September 22, 2011
Opening Retreat
The retreat allows class members an opportunity to learn about themselves, their leadership style and their fellow classmates through a self-assessment evaluation, various teambuilding and communication activities. The retreat sets the stage for the upcoming sessions. Continue reading