Leadership MercedA class of about 20 energetic and creative business people will spend the next 10 months investigating aspects of how Merced County operates.
After an exciting kick off retreat, each class visits and learns about Government and the Economy, Communities and Cultures, Evironment and Natural Resources, Infrastructure, Agriculture, Education, and Healthcare, Land Use, Housing and Transportation, and Non-Profits and Charitable Organizations. Participants become more knowledgable about how thigs work, some of the limitations, new possibilities, and how each member of the community contributes to our quality of life. Consider joining the next cohort of community leaders who will look for new and inspired ways to connect and make our community an even better place to live. For More Information: CLICK HERE |
AmbassadorsAmbassadors are the Chamber's public relations team. Their mission is twofold: 1) to promote, refer and connect our members with each other, and 2) to introduce prospective new members to the Chamber. While serving as a Chamber Ambassador, you will learn to help strangers be comfortable talking to you about thier business. You will be an example of how the Chamber cares for and promotes its members. And you'll have a lot of fun sharing Chamber events with other business people.
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Junior Leadership MercedModeled after the Leadership Merced program, the Junior Leadership Merced program fosters leadership among the youth of this community. High school juniors and seniors are eligible to apply. The students attend sessions designed to provide information about business and career opportunities available in the Merced area. They learn what employers look for in thier employees; and what our local colleges offer. The students meet city and county government officials; get a first hand look at our court system, and go on a ride-a-long with the Merced Police Department
As part of the program they attend a two day retreat where they learn about Team Building and "How to Thrive and Survive" in the workspace. For More Information: CLICK HERE |