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Leadership Bellevue

2019 Leadership Bellevue

Presented by the Bellevue Economic Enhancement Foundation in partnership with the Greater Bellevue Area
Chamber of Commerce
Connect with other leaders
Meet people who shared commitment to community;
Build a diverse, long-term network; and
Promote the organization you represent.
Cultivate skills and knowledge.
Build your skills in leadership, communication, and citizenship;
Gain knowledge about challenges and issues facing the Bellevue Area; and
Explore the interrelationships of government, business, education, health
Services, arts/culture, environment and the broader community.
Contribute to the vitality of the Bellevue Area
Help people who live in the communities you care about;
Ensure the continued health and well-being of the Bellevue Area; and
Give back to your community.

Mission
“Developing Future Leaders-Connecting to our Community”
Leadership Bellevue is dedicated to providing a comprehensive learning experience that cultivates community
leadership while participants explore key community issues and avenues of involvement.

Program
Following an orientation in March, participants meet for a full-day session the 2nd Tuesday of the month,
March thru October. Program focuses on applying leadership skills to facets of the Bellevue community
including Environmental/Natural Resources, Educations, Government, Health & Human Services, Community
Life, and business & Industry/Economic Development.
In addition, small groups work on projects designed to enhance awareness of community problems, identify
systems and methods to effect change.
The groups meet on their own time outside Leadership Bellevue scheduled sessions.

Outcomes
Higher Quality Organizations
More Effective Organizations
Increased Collaborations
Decreased Duplication of Community Services
Broader Base for Community Leadership Responsibility
Better Business Professionalism

Tuition
The tuition fee is $650 for Chamber members or $950 for non-members. Tuition is expected upon admittance
into Leadership Bellevue and is non-refundable. Alumni may attend any session at a fee of $25 per session.
If selected as a Leadership Bellevue participant, I understand that I am committing myself to involvement in
the community upon graduation from the program.