Business Leadership Academy 2025

Date and Time

Thursday Oct 16, 2025
8:00 AM - 8:00 AM PDT

Location

Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber
950 Pacific Ave., Ste 300 (Third Floor)
Tacoma, WA 98402

Fees/Admission

For more information on program pricing and how to apply for this cohort, please contact Andrew Parks: andrewp@tacomachamber.org.

Contact Information

Andrew Parks, 253.682.1741
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Description

What is the Business Leadership Academy?

The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County provides an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to connect with others in the business community and develop additional leadership skills.

During 11 sessions and a retreat, we will explore leadership applications, visit organizations, learn from leaders who make an impact in our community, assess our own strengths, and reflect on opportunities for growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with the regional business community.

The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County, sponsored by the Chamber and Pacific Lutheran University, is a regional community leadership program founded in 1978. Hundreds of leaders are alumni of this program and will become your network for learning and connecting.

Benefits:

For The Employer:

Increases leadership skills for your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow
Provides networking opportunities and connections to community leaders who are committed to building our community as an attractive location for organizations

For the Individual:

Develops leadership skills
Provides opportunities for community impact through team projects and presentations
Greater knowledge of the region, leaders and decision-making processes
Opens up a network of diverse colleagues for individuals, business and community problem solving
Helps create a greater understanding of public and private sectors
Refinement of values and personal mission

2025 Agenda:

September 11 - November 13, 2025

September 11: Welcome Session

September 18: The Challenge of Leading
September 25: Site Visit
October 2: Visioning & Focus on the Future
October 9: Leading Change & Risk-Taking
October 16: Site Visit
October 23: Motivating & Lifting Others
October 30: What Matters Most
November 6-7: Retreat
November 13: Celebration Luncheon

Questions & More Info:

For more information on program pricing and how to apply for this cohort, please contact Andrew Parks: andrewp@tacomachamber.org.