Inspiring the Next Generation of Leaders
2024-2025 Leadership Applications Now Open
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2024-2025 Fairfield Leadership Program!
Invest in the future leaders of your organization.
Ideal candidates are rising starts in any organization who demonstrate commitment to community service and have potential for effective, responsible leadership.
Applications are due to Cheryl Barber via email (cheryl@lancoc.org) by Friday, Aug. 23 at 4 p.m.
All applications must be submitted in Word document formats (.doc or .docx)
2024-2025 Fairfield Leadership Calendar and Course Topics
Fairfield Leadership Program Kick-off - Ice Breaker / DISC / Serving on a Non-Profit
Friday September 27, 2024 - 1 to 4 p.m.
Instructors: Fairfield Leadership Program Moderators
Travis Markwood, Cheryl Barber, David Uhl, Kristin Glasure
Buckeye Lake Winery, 13750 Rosewood Rd. NE, Thornville
Strength Finder
Friday October 25, 2024 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructor: Janet Cooper, Fairfield Medical Center
Fairfield Medical Center-River Valley Campus, 2384 N. Memorial Drive, Lancaster
Project Planning Session
Friday November 22, 2024 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Speakers: Local Non-Profit Representatives
Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll
Crucial Conversations / Team Meetings With Mentors
Friday, December 6, 2024, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Instructor: Matt Wideman, Fairfield Federal
Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll
11:30 a.m. to Noon - Team meetings with mentors
Diversity in the Workplace/ Project Proposals Due
Friday January 17, 2025 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructor: Dr. Cenell Boch, DEIB Committee Chair
Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll
Building Trust & Relationships/Darkside of Leadership
Friday, February 28, 2025 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructors:
Jessica Coleman, MRA-The Management Association
Tom Stoughton, Brahmin Leather Works & Treasurer-City of Lancaster
Location: Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Road NW
Final Project Concept Presentation / Public Speaking / Question Behind the Question
Friday, March 28, 2025 - 9 a.m. to Noon
Instructors: Dr. David Uhl, Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll
Project Presentations & Graduation
Friday, April 25, 2025 - 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Fairfield County Workforce Center, 4465 Coonpath Road NW, Carroll
Graduation celebration for participants to follow at Outerbelt Brewing Co. in Carroll from 2 to 4 p.m.
About Fairfield Leadership
Fairfield Leadership is an eight-month program offered by the Lancaster Fairfield County Chamber of Commerce.
The program is designed to help the Lancaster and Fairfield County community meet its need for the active participation of informed, dedicated community leaders.
The Leadership Program is based on leadership principles designed to help participants develop into more effective leaders.
These principles include:
Visionary Leadership
Customer-Driven Excellence
Organizational and Personal learning
Valuing employees and partners
Agility
Focus on the future
Managing for innovation
Management by fact
Social responsibility
Focus on results and creating value
Systems perspective
2023-2024 Leadership Presentations
Take a look at our latest group of Leadership graduates and their project presentations.
Special thanks to each of the non-profit organizations for their participation, and congratulations to the 36 Leadership graduates who completed the program!