Clinton County Economic Partnership

The Leadership Clinton County curriculum emphasizes development of individual and team skills. The program activities are varied, and include hands-on activities, tours, panel discussions and presentations by people with relevant expertise. To appreciate the opportunities and the challenges that face Clinton County, participants study its history and visit area institutions, organizations, businesses, and sites of interest. Local experts discuss economic, cultural, environmental, educational, legal, health and community development issues.

Participants will identify a local issue that is important to them and their communities, and work in teams to apply the knowledge and skills gained throughout the program to this issue. The teams will learn about the issue from diverse perspectives, analyze various options for resolving it, develop an action plan, and present their work in the final session.

September 16-17, 2010	Opening Retreat: Become familiar with program Fundamentals of leadership, team building activities (overnight)
October 8, 2010	Boardsmanship, public speaking, ethics in leadership
November 3, 2010	Community analysis, local history and visioning
December 10, 2010	Educational and youth issues in Clinton County
January 5, 2011	Media, public relations and communications
February 10-11, 2011	Law, justice, public policy, local government & elections
March 2, 2011	Health and human services in Clinton County
April 8, 2011	Business and economic development
April 15, 2011	Weather makeup day
May 4, 2011	Agriculture and environment in Clinton County
May 25-26, 2011	Closing Retreat & Graduation