Business Leadership Academy 2025

The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County provides an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to connect with others in the business community and develop additional leadership skills.
 
During 11 sessions and a retreat, we will explore leadership applications, visit organizations, learn from leaders who make an impact in our community, assess our own strengths, and reflect on opportunities for growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with the regional business community.
 
The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County, sponsored by the Chamber and Pacific Lutheran University, is a regional community leadership program founded in 1978. Hundreds of leaders are alumni of this program and will become your network for learning and connecting.
 

Benefits: 

For The Employer:

• Increases leadership skills for your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow
• Provides networking opportunities and connections to community leaders who are committed to building our community as an attractive location for organizations

 
For the Individual:

• Develops leadership skills
• Provides opportunities for community impact through team projects and presentations
• Greater knowledge of the region, leaders and decision-making processes
• Opens up a network of diverse colleagues for individuals, business and community problem solving
• ​Helps create a greater understanding of public and private sectors
• ​Refinement of values and personal mission

​2025 Agenda:

September 11: Welcome Session

September 18: The Challenge of Leading
September 25: Site Visit
October 2: Visioning & Focus on the Future 
October 9: Leading Change & Risk-Taking
October 16: Site Visit
October 23: Motivating & Lifting Others 
October 30: What Matters Most
November 6-7: Retreat 
November 13: Celebration Luncheon