The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to recognize the kickoff of Leadership Tioga 2018. The program focuses on exposing current and emerging leaders to the issues that affect our communities, businesses and the public. Leadership Tioga is committed to inspiring and connecting participants to services in our community by promoting personal growth, leadership development, networking and skill building.<\/p>\n
The 2018 Leadership Tioga Class has visited the Campville Fire Hall, the Ti-Ahwaga Community Playhouse, and Owego Apalachin School so far this year. This year\u2019s class consists of 19 participants with a mix of representation by private businesses, government and not-for-profit organizations.<\/p>\n
The class has been honored to have volunteer speakers address the class. Bob Williams and Sister Mary O\u2019Brien spoke about the importance of volunteering. Sonny DeWitt and Brandon Smith provided insight on the arts and culture, while Becca Maffei shared information about tourism in Tioga County and across the region.<\/p>\n
Class member Melanie Miller commented, \u201cThis class has given me opportunity to interact with some caring and professional members of Tioga\u2019s workforce. I feel proud that they have chosen Tioga for their careers. Additionally, as a resident of this county for over thirty years, I am pleasantly surprised about how much there is to learn about Tioga.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kim Bahlatzis and Kathy Hamilton, Elmira Business Institute, facilitated an interactive class that focused on determining and balancing personality traits, while Owego Apalachin School Superintendent Corey Green spoke about education and provided a tour of the impressive STEAM academy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think the program has been great so far,\u201d Rhonda Pasto shared, adding, \u201cThe speakers really remind you what an awesome community we have in Tioga County and make me excited to share that experience with others. It’s awesome to learn about all the great programs and development happening in the county. I’m very glad to be a part of this program.\u201d <\/p>\n
The next sessions will include visits to Stateline Auto, Waterman Conservation Center and Tioga Opportunities, and will cover topics on agriculture, environment, human services and economic development and planning.<\/p>\n
The 2018 class will continue to meet once a month through October and will culminate with a commencement ceremony in November.<\/p>\n
The Leadership Tioga project is offered by the Tioga County Chamber of Commerce and is in their 20th year. <\/p>\n
Chris Curry stated, \u201cLeadership Tioga has opened an avenue for me to discover so many things I have overlooked or did not know about the county I have lived in for 22 years. I am grateful that my involvement in the Tioga County Chamber and help with Team Tioga has given me this opportunity to learn more.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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