To engage a diverse network of citizens and business leaders that are inspired and empowered through education and awareness to take action to improve their communities.
Leadership Beaverton is dedicated to the belief that everyone has something to contribute to the health and success of our communities. We will create awareness among citizens to inspire them to action. We will cultivate civic leaders and build relationships with stakeholders. By 2015 Beaverton’s non-profit and service organizations will have strong leadership on their boards and engaged volunteers. Effective elected officials will serve in government agencies that impact Beaverton, city of Beaverton neighborhood groups, commissions and boards.
Leadership Beaverton grew from a desire for more knowledgeable volunteers, board members and elected officials in the city. The purpose of Leadership Beaverton is to provide training so that better decisions are in our community. Each summer 25 students are accepted for the program, which runs from September through May.
Students dedicate one full day a month to an interactive community learning experience. They increase experience presentations and discussions on topics that include Beaverton history, government, human services and quality of life. When the program concludes, participants have a better understanding of how our community has developed and what needs exist.
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Tuition for the program is $725 (Preferred Chamber Members) and $825 (Non – Members) and includes lunchtime meals on each program day. $50 dollars of the tuition is put into a donation fund which may be used for the class project or donated to a worthy non-profit selected by the “Perfect Attendance Club” at the end of the program year. Scholarships are available to participants who cannot afford the full tuition and whose companies do not provide funding for professional development. Scholarships are usually partial and average $200.
More Information: Leadership Beaverton Alumni – Alumni Roster
TESTIMONIAL
“Joining the Beaverton Chamber of Commerce has given me the best possible opportunity to know the business and civic leaders in the city of Beaverton. If I want to buy something from one of the businesses in Beaverton they know who I am and they try harder to make sure that they take good care of me. I try to have at least 80% of the businesses in Beaverton think of the Carlson Law Group as their law firm. I get referrals from many people who have told the referral “you can use my attorney” whether or not I have actually had an opportunity to help them with a particular legal issue.”
- Gary Carlson
