Looking to make a meaningful impact on your community? Consider joining the Ogden-Weber Chamber of Commerce’s leadership program: Leadership Northern Utah (LNU). This prestigious program has been helping shape and inspire community leaders for years, connecting them with the people and programs they need to succeed.
Through LNU, participants develop an understanding of what it takes to be a true leader, while also becoming aware of the pressing issues facing Northern Utah today. From economic development and social justice to environmental sustainability and beyond, this program offers a comprehensive and eye-opening look at the challenges and opportunities facing our community.
But LNU is more than just a leadership program. It’s a community of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact. Participants have the opportunity to voice their opinions and work together towards meaningful change, all while building valuable connections with fellow leaders and experts in their field.
If you’re motivated and committed to being involved in your community, Leadership Northern Utah is the perfect program for you. Apply now and become a part of this one-of-a-kind experience that will help you grow as a leader and make a real difference in Northern Utah’s future!
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Strengthening Businesses and Community Through Leadership
LNU is a 9-month leadership program designed to develop business and community leaders who possess strategic thinking, relationship building, influencing, and execution skills. The program also allows participants to establish business relationships in a diverse, cohesive group of 25-30 cohort members as well as with other Chamber members and community leaders.
Each immersion day focuses on a specific aspect of the community through a business leadership lens. As business leaders connect to other leaders throughout the community, it broadens their perspective, allowing them to be a driving force for good within their own organization and the community at large. The following areas of the community will be examined through a business leadership lens (strategic thinking, relationship building, influencing, and execution) throughout the program:
- Business & Economy
- Military & Government
- Public Health
- Education/Training
- Public Safety
- Innovation & Technology
- Environment
- Community Vitality
- Recreation & Tourism
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Schedule: Third Friday (*unless otherwise noted), January – September, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Formatting: Each immersion day is unique, but each includes a mixture of learning (presentations, panels, Q&A sessions, keynotes, etc.) and hands-on application (tours, team building, service projects, etc.).
- Community Immersion: Each immersion day is hosted by one or more new host locations and speakers/presenters are never repeated, thereby creating a rich pool of connections.
- Small-Group Projects: Groups are assigned in January; additional time may be required to coordinate and plan group projects.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPANTS
- Attend and actively participate in the entire retreat in January.
- Attend and actively participate in all monthly sessions.
- Actively work with your small group on a selected case study from within the local business community and prepare a presentation for the business and other LNU members.
- Approach the year with an open mind ready to learn, connect, and develop personally and professionally.
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Meeting Days/TImes: 3rd Friday from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (unless noted*)
| November 30 | Application Due Date |
| December 12 | Strengths Based Leadership Book Pick Up |
| January 2 | Deadline for Strengths Based Leadership Assessment |
| January 15-16 | Orientation & Leadership Retreat |
| *February 18 | Legislative Day at the Utah State Capital |
| March 20 | Military & Strategic Thinking |
| April 17 | Economic Development / Housing Industry |
| May 15 | Education / Athletics |
| *June 26 | Transportation |
| July 17 | Leadership Case Studies |
| August 21 | Leadership Case Studies |
| September 18 | Graduation (11:30am – 1:30pm) |
COST & SCHOLARSHIPS
An investment in the 9-month program is $1,000.
Scholarships may be available from the Chamber’s Women in Business Committee and the Ogden-Weber Technical College Custom Fit Training Program.
Please note Chamber Partners receive complimentary or discounted LNU admission. Click here to view partner benefits.
If you’re interested in applying for Leadership Northern Utah and would like additional information, please contact the Chamber at (801) 621-8300 or LNU@ogdenweberchamber.com.