Class Schedule

Each session incorporates a full day of activities which may include a combination of presentations, tours, discussions, training, simulation, and more. The sessions run from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM unless otherwise noted. Participants will be allowed to miss one full day, either excused or unexcused. Tardiness or leaving early will be considered as half day of absence.

To be eligible for graduation, all participants are required to be part of a class project and attend the opening session.

September 14, 2011 - Opening Session, 11 AM - 8 PM
Location: Greater Burlington Partnership
The opening session will be filled with networking and interpersonal skills, personality assessments and teamwork. An evening dinner will be provided to continue getting to know your classmates.

October 12, 2011 - Meet the Community
Location: Burlington Public Library
You will gain an insight into Greater Burlington's history and culture including a better knowledge of the present and future demographics. Participants will take a tour that features the areas attractions, businesses and culture.

November 9, 2011 - Education
Location: Southeastern Community College
Core Curriculum, No Child Left Behind, Programs of Study, Early Childhood Education, Iowa's Teacher Quality Initiatives, Accreditation Standards, Senior Year Plus, Student Assessment, School Finance....what do these all mean and what do they have to do with educating today's students for the workplace climate they will be entering? In this session, you'll discover education's many facets and the latest initiatives designed to promote student achievement and the development of productive citizens.

December 14, 2011 - Workforce - Session Sponsored by:  Dr. Mary Schilling McManis
Location: KPI Concepts/Shottenkirk
You will learn how the community is meeting the needs of our current employer's workforce issues. Discuss the challenges Greater Burlington faces in developing the skill set of our workforce to meet industry needs. When a new industry relocated to Greater Burlington is our workforce ready? Are we able to meet their needs? What are the future trends of the workforce in Greater Burlington?

January 11, 2012 - Entrepreneurship - Session Sponsored by:  TD & T Financial Group, P.C.
Location: Farmers & Merchants Bank & Trust
You will meet local entrepreneurs and understand the challenges and successes they faced when opening their own business. Learn how the Small Business Development Center is a local resource for the area's new and existing businesses.

February 7-8, 2012 - Government Affairs - Session Sponsored by: The Ivy Bake Shoppe
Location: Des Moines, Great River Region Days
Greater Burlington Leadership will take part in the activities alongside area leaders of Des Moines, Lee, Henry and Louisa counties. Through this session you will learn how government works, how it impacts local and state issues and how you can get involved and make a difference with important community issues. (An overnight stay in Des Moines may be required and at an additional expense to the attendee. Registration for Great River Region Days is included in Greater Burlington Leadership fees.) *Dates are subject to change.

March 14, 2012 - Healthcare - Session Sponsored by: Great River Health Systems
Location:  Great River Medical Center
Explore hot button issues including aging generations in the workplace, worker shortages in the healthcare industry, costs of healthcare and government reimbursement, and community resources that are available to you.

April 11, 2012 - Environment - Session Sponsored by:  Klingner & Associates, P.C.
Location:  Starr’s Cave Nature Center
Experience what Greater Burlington has to offer and the challenges our local environment faces. Hear about the impact of the environment on your quality of life.

May 9, 2012 - Economic Development - Session Sponsored by: CNH
Location: TBA
Tour Greater Burlington industries and hear from those who work day to day in the industry. You will gain insight on how companies are retained and brought to Greater Burlington.

May 15, 2012 - Graduation, 6 - 10 PM - Sponsored by: Refreshment Services Pepsi
Leadership Graduates will be recognized.