Leadership Cary 2020-21

Leadership Cary Application

*A note about this year's program: We will be meeting in person for all sessions. In order to remain precautious, we will be practicing social distancing, mask wearing and mass transportation will not occur as it has in years past, so please be aware you will be expected to drive to all sessions and locations. Sanitizer will be readily available and temperate checks will be administered at each session. Individual lunches will be served. Dress is typically business casual.

This is an application process. We will accept all applications and then decide on the participants.

About Leadership Cary
Leadership Cary is a unique, six month program that exposes participants to multiple facets of the community including next-level leadership skills, local non-profits, health & medical services, economic development, local government, entrepreneurship and innovation, law enforcement and many more. Through the program Leadership Cary participants develop meaningful, lasting relationships with multiple industry leaders spanning all industries both large and small.

Participation
In order to get the most out of the Leadership Cary program, we recommend scheduling accordingly to be able to attend all sessions. Attendance is mandatory; therefore commitment to the program is necessary for participation. Please note, you may only miss up to two sessions. Attendance for each session accounts for the session's start time until it's end time and we request you plan to be there the entire day.

Why should you or an employee participate?
While learning about the important elements of the community, you will find that participants establish a great amount of contacts – both with fellow participants and with the leaders that the group meets with throughout the program. Participation in Leadership Cary also opens the door to other, triangle wide leadership programs.

Application Deadline - December 11th

Cost: $700 (will be invoiced once accepted)

Presenting Sponsors: MetLife, S&A Communications, and WakeMed Cary Hospital
Corporate Patrons: UNC Rex Healthcare, Duke Energy, and Town of Cary

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Name *

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Company Name *

Business Address *

Home Address *

Email *

Cell Phone Number *

Work Phone Number *

Length of Residence in Wake County (years) *

Community Service and Leadership Activities: *

Briefly describe why you would like to participate in the Leadership Cary Program *

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*Please note that dates and times may change

Leadership Skills Training
January 12th
Participants will build confidence in their leadership skills by taking part in team building activities. There will be multiple guest speakers throughout the day.

Nonprofit Day
February 2nd
Nonprofit day will serve as an opportunity for the future leaders of our community to learn about ways in which they can serve those less fortunate. Multiple nonprofits will share with the group their mission and how the community can help.

Economic Development
February 23rd
Participants will learn about the state, chamber and various agencies' roles in economic development.

Education Session
March 16th
Learn from the Wake County Public Schools about issues and questions pertaining to public schools and the status of our nationally recognized school system. Participants will also learn about community colleges and the NC college system.

Cultural Arts & Entertainment
April 13th
Art and entertainment flourishes in Cary. Pieces of art are all around town and on business campuses in Cary. Entertainment, including sports and recreation are also a major part of our community. Learn the value of art in our community as well as the surrounding area

Health & Medical Services
May 4th
Participants will hear from our area hospitals to discuss general community hospital impacts and issues: WakeMed Cary Hospital, UNC Rex Healthcare, and Duke Health.

Innovation Day
May 27th
This session will inform participants about innovation and entrepreneurship in the area.

Cary, Wake County & North Carolina Government/Law Enforcement & Crime
June 15th
Government officials including Cary Town Council, Wake County Commissioners and members of the NC House and NC Senate will present to the group in order to give participants an in-depth look into how our government works. They will also hear from guest speakers from the Cary Police Department and other law enforcement agencies concerning crime.

Graduation
June 23rd
The Leadership Cary class will be recognized at the monthly Eye Opener Breakfast.

Group Community Service Project - Date TBD

Staff Contact: Christie Moser
cmoser@carychamber.com