About the Program

Leadership Accelerator, the region’s premier leadership development program, is designed to engage, empower, and develop the next generation of leaders in Michigan’s Great Southwest. During this intensive seven-month curriculum, a diverse cohort of current and emerging leaders undergo a transformational learning experience and gain access to the skills, knowledge, and networks necessary to excel in their roles, lead their organizations, and make a lasting impact on our community.

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About the Program

Management Accelerator, the second offering under the Chamber’s “Leadership Academy” umbrella, will launch in September. This program is designed to help leaders enhance their communication skills, maximize their performance, and inspire their teams.

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Program Partners

The program is run in partnership between the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber of Commerce and Lake Michigan College, organizations that inherently understand that prosperity for our community is dependent on visionary and skilled leaders who are well-equipped to tackle the challenges of tomorrow. Together, with support from the Leadership Advisory Council, they work to deliver holistic leadership programming focused on personal evolution, professional development, and community engagement.

Leadership Advisory Council

Since the beginning of the program, local leaders have been engaged in designing the curriculum, delivery of sessions, nominating and sponsoring emerging leaders, participating as guest speakers and panelists, and donating to the program to make it attainable for leaders across all sectors. Much of this work takes place in the form of the Leadership Advisory Council. Members of the Leadership Advisory Council are committed to the mission of developing new leaders in our community, are personal and professional champions of the principles highlighted throughout the program’s curriculum, and work to provide strategic guidance to LMC and SMRC as they deliver the program to the community.

Anna Murphy
United Way of SW MI
Matt Davis
Wightman
John Proos
JP4 Government Solutions, LLC
Peter Colovos
Prairie Real Estate Group
Kim Kavala
Legata Leadership Solutions
Sandi Plank
Corewell Health
Scott McFarland
Honor Credit Union
Theresa Uhrich
Region IV Area Agency on Aging

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