2025-2026 CNC nominations and registration is now open!
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What is the Need?Complex challenges are impacting the communities in which we live. Addressing these challenges requires leaders equipped with new tools and resources for decision making and citizen action.
How the Program WorksParticipants gather one day each month in the communities throughout the county. Each day includes leadership training, meeting with community leaders, and tours of businesses and facilities in that particular community. Participants will tour together, study together and dine together. Each day ends with reflection and discussion on application of the information learned.
Each session includes leadership training to build the capacity of participants to:
What is the Cost?Tuition is $500 for the 2025-2026 year. Tuition includes all training materials, meals and refreshments. (Note: actual cost for the nine-day program is over $1,100!).
. Why Should a Business Sponsor an Employee?• Increase employee’s personal leadership, communication and team skills
• Provides understanding of the demographics, economics and opportunities in Nicollet County communities • Improve visionary leadership and ability for “big picture” thinking • Build professional networks and promote their respective business or organization • Increase capacity to address critical issues and challenges |
Who Can Participate?Each class is comprised of a maximum of 25 participants who either live or work in Nicollet County. Participants can be either current or emerging leaders who demonstrate an interest in the future of our county. Selected participants are notified in July.
Participants must commit to attend 7 of the 9 sessions to participate in graduation. 
Participants Benefit By...• Developing a base of leadership knowledge and skills including effective communication, facilitation and conflict management
• Gaining an in-depth understanding of your personal leadership style and how to work with others more effectively • Building personal and professional networks with community leaders and organizations throughout the county • Acquiring confidence and skills necessary to serve in leadership roles |
