Leadership Little Traverse Alumni

Not-for-profit organizations that provide services in Emmet County are invited to submit proposals for the next Leadership Little Traverse (LLT) Community Service Project. To qualify, the proposed project should start no earlier than Nov. 1, 2024 and be completed by no later than April 30, 2025. Projects can be hands-on, can include fundraising, can involve organization development, can be public relations campaigns, and/or can be community activation.

Each class is required to complete a community service project during the course of their nine-month program. The purpose of the project is to teach the class to work together as a team, to identify a community need and resolve it, to learn basic project development skills, and to give something back to the community.

To see if your not-for-profit has a project that meets the requirements, and to submit a proposal, visit https://bit.ly/llt2024. Proposals are due by September 12, 2024.

Today, July 15 is the deadline to apply to this program. "LLT is an eco-system of opportunity" is how one participant this year described this program. Applications are available at https://bit.ly/2024LLT

Leadership Little Traverse is a community leadership program hosted by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce & Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. The class of 2025 will be the 24th class. Sessions begin in September of 2024 and are held monthly through May 2025. Each session is a full day in length and introduces class members to different facets of the community while helping them hone personal leadership skills.

"LLT is an eco-system of opportunity" is how one participant this year described this program. Applications are now being accepted for the next class of Leadership Little Traverse with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Applications are available here https://bit.ly/2024LLT

"LLT is an eco-system of opportunity" is how one participant this year described this program. Applications are now being accepted for the next class of Leadership Little Traverse with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Applications are available here https://bit.ly/2024LLT

Leadership Little Traverse is a community leadership program hosted by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce & Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. The class of 2025 will be the 24th class. Sessions begin in September of 2024 and are held monthly through May 2025. Each session is a full day in length and introduces class members to different facets of the community while helping them hone personal leadership skills.

This is an incredible opportunity to:
1. Learn about the state of our community, its systems, and current issues.
2. Develop your civic leadership skills and capacity to make an impact.
3. Find your path and commit to doing 'community better' in the Little Traverse Bay Region.

Call with any questions (231) 347-4150.

"LLT is an eco-system of opportunity" is how one participant this year described this program. Applications are now being accepted for the next class of Leadership Little Traverse with a deadline of 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Applications are available here https://bit.ly/2024LLT

Leadership Little Traverse is a community leadership program hosted by the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce & Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. The class of 2025 will be the 24th class. Sessions begin in September of 2024 and are held monthly through May 2025. Each session is a full day in length and introduces class members to different facets of the community while helping them hone personal leadership skills.

This is an incredible opportunity to:
1. Learn about the state of our community, its systems, and current issues.
2. Develop your civic leadership skills and capacity to make an impact.
3. Find your path and commit to doing 'community better' in the Little Traverse Bay Region.

Call with any questions (231) 347-4150.

Congratulations Leadership Little Traverse class of 2024. Tonight was their graduation ceremony. Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce

The Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2024 invites you to a silent auction at Beards Brewery on Tuesday, April 23 at 6:00 p.m. to help raise awareness and funds for their community service project, the Childcare Initiative with North Central Michigan College. Admission is only $20 and includes a food buffet, door prizes and great live entertainment. ***This is a TICKETED EVENT, so make sure to snag one at: https://taproom-events.square.site/

Greetings LLT Alumni,
We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the first annual LLT Legends Cup. The idea of this competition was an awesome brainchild of the current LLT Class of 2024. It stems from the ongoing debate to recognize the "actual" Best LLT Class Ever.
What better way to establish this distinction than through a spirited fundraising competition? The aim is not only to determine the Best LLT Class Ever, but also to support the Class of 2024 and their Community Service Project.

Picture this: the resounding declaration, "LLT Class of _____, BEST CLASS EVER!!!" echoing far and wide with undisputed authority all across the Little Traverse Bay Region.

The best part? The Best LLT Class Ever/Legends Cup is not a one-time affair; it is designed to become a fun and meaningful legacy competition for LLT Alumni. It will serve as a perpetual source of funding for each forthcoming LLT Community Service Project, ensuring LLT Alumni impact resonates in the future.
For more information, check out the official rules here.
*We know many members of each class might have changed jobs or moved from the area, so be sure to try and personally share this will all your classmates to have the best chance for full participation.

LLT Legends Cup Challenge We are thrilled to announce the inauguration of the first annual LLT Legends Cup. The idea of this competition was an awesome brainchild of the current LLT C...

Please come join The Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2024 and North Central Michigan College for a Luncheon Lecture regarding NCMC's Child Care Initiative on Friday 1.22.2024 from 11:30 AM - 1 PM at the NCMC Library Conference Center. This luncheon lecture will have an introduction to the Leadership Little Traverse program which is hosted by both the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce and Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce and why they chose the Child Care Initiative as their community service project. We will then hear from NCMC's Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator Jen Wixson who will then share findings from Phase 1 of the Child Care Initiative. In this phase, a team, led by Wixson, conducted thorough research and collected community input through surveys, focus groups and interviews. This phase identified five key impact areas: Affordability, Accessibility, Capacity, Workforce Opportunities, and Quality of care. Proposed evidence and community-based innovations were carefully vetted for impact and feasibility.
Want to hear more?!?
Sign up here:
https://www.ncmclifelonglearning.com/event.../Registration

Hear what the LLT Class of 2023-2024 is working on at this Luncheon at North Central Michigan College. The Child Care Initiative (CCI) at North Central Michigan College (NCMC) is a comprehensive and community-driven effort to address the undersupply of child care in Emmet County, Michigan. Launched in 2022 with support from key foundations, the CCI envisions a high-quality, accessible early care and education system supported through community connections.

In this Luncheon Lecture, Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2023-24 will share a brief overview of the organization and what led the group to choose the CCI as their community service project. Jennifer Wixson will then share findings from Phase 1 of the CCI. In this phase, a team, led by Wixson, conducted thorough research and collected community input through surveys, focus groups and interviews. This phase identified five key impact areas: Affordability, Accessibility, Capacity, Workforce Opportunities, and Quality of care. Proposed evidence and community-based innovations were carefully vetted for impact and feasibility.

Dear LLT Alumni family - we wanted to share with you the needs of one of our current co-hort of LLT Class of 2024. Gabbie Mason, of Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth CPAs and her husband lost their home, along with their two dogs, to a fire this weekend. Gabbie has been a happy, energetic and enthusiastic ray of light from the first session in September, and the class is rallying behind her to work with family and friends to share the GoFundMe, meal train and donation drop offs.

If you are able, please support Gabbie and her family. Sharing this information as an LLT Alumni is also a wonderful way to show your support. The LLT Steering Committee thanks you in advance for spreading the word.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-the-mason-family-rebuild-their-home?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

The newest class of Leadership Little Traverse (LLT) convened last week to launch their nine-month leadership journey. The session opened at Camp Daggett and included activities to help the class members get to know one another and then to begin to grow as a team. Through the remainder of the program, they will learn about many facets of the community. The LLT Class of 2023-24 members are Sam Bailey of Northern Lakes Economic Alliance, Matt Buza of Northland Self-Storage, Ashleigh Evans of Quiet Moose Home, Alex Freds of North Central Michigan College, Shelia Hartson (self-employed), Hunter Johnson of Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians Government, Ellie Joles of Odawa Casino, Gabrielle Mason of Dennis, Gartland & Niergarth CPAs, Ann McGlashen of Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, Anna Morris of Crooked Tree Arts Center - Petoskey, Garrett Muir of Bear Creek Township, Liv Rollinger of Groundwork Center, Theodore Tamm of Little Bay Gourmet/The Market Grill, Hillary Taylor of Emmet County, Michigan, Adam Ward of Petoskey Plastics and Lindsay Wi******er of Aster Brands!

5pm today is the deadline to apply to be a part of Leadership Little Traverse. All you need to know here - http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Only a few days left to submit your application for Leadership Little Traverse. Leadership Little Traverse is a 9-month professional leadership program hosted by the Petoskey Chamber and the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce with a mission to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community. More info here http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Only a few days left to submit your application for Leadership Little Traverse. Leadership Little Traverse is a 9-month professional leadership program hosted by the Petoskey Chamber and the Harbor Springs Area Chamber of Commerce with a mission to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community. More info here http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Application Deadline has been extended for the next class of Leadership Little Traverse - they are NOW due by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, July 17th. LLT is a community leadership program hosted by the Petoskey Regional and Harbor Springs Area Chambers of Commerce. The class of 2024 will be the 23rd class to go through the program. Sessions begin in September of 2023 and will be held monthly through May 2024. Each session is a full day in length and introduces class members to different facets of the community while helping them to hone personal leadership skills.
Find application and program details here http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Leadership Little Traverse Class of 2023 created the video below that advocates for affordable housing opportunities for our community. https://youtu.be/DLHlgSvI8YA

HOMES: Housing Makes Emmet Stronger - Community Voices 2023 This video highlights the voices of advocates, employers, and individuals sharing their experiences with our region's housing crisis. The video was created a...

Leadership Little Traverse Applications are now being accepted! Be A Part of the 23rd Class. Leadership Little Traverse is a 9-month professional leadership program with a mission to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community. The deadline to apply is July 10, 2023. You can learn more about the program and access the applications here:
http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Congratulations to the 2022-2023 Leadership Little Traverse graduates. Last night was their graduation ceremony at Stafford's Perry Hotel. Keynote speaker Wil Cwikiel inspired the class with a message about the "Huge Importance of Leaders of Small Things." We thank Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for sponsoring the graduation. We thank the steering committee and mentors for all of their help this year. We also thank session and lunch sponsors: OsborneKlein, Consumers Energy, Harbor Springs Festival of the Book, Dave Kring Chevrolet, Petoskey Rotary Sunrise, North Central Michigan College, Charlevoix-Emmet ISD, Zonta Club of Petoskey, Meyer Ace Hardware - Petoskey Downtown, Pineview Cottage and Petoskey-Harbor Springs Area Community Foundation. We thank Roast and Toast Cafe for keeping the class caffeniated.

Members of the 2023 Leadership Little Traverse cohort have chosen to support Northwest Michigan Habitat for Humanity's Foundations for our Future campaign by creating the Window of Opportunity fundraiser. Join us in raising $20,000 to purchase windows for 4 new homes. You can help us by making a donation here https://www.northwestmihabitat.org/llt. Leadership Little Traverse is a 9-month professional leadership program with a mission to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community.

Leadership Little Traverse | Northwest MI Habitat Leadership Little Traverse is a 9-month professional leadership program with a mission to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community.

Here is what the class is up to this year.

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Thrive45 Third Annual Heartfelt Holidays Card Drive Underway! Holidays can be hard on senior citizens, especially those who may be isolated or don't have a support system. Luckily there's something easy and fun we can all do to make a difference! Thrive45 Young Professionals group is kicking off our third annual "Heartfelt Holidays" Letter Drive to reconnect with our community's elders.

Making holiday cards is a perfect activity for kids and adults alike - get your friends, family, classroom, or workplace involved and help us reach our goal of 1,000 letters!

Using colorful cards or stationary, write a short, generic letter or warm message. Make sure it stays positive, supportive, and respectful. Messages must be generic because we will not be receiving any names or addresses. It's also best not to make assumptions of gender, background, or ability. Remember, our community is diverse!

Place the letter in a blank envelope, unsealed. No stamps are necessary. If you would like your recipient to know who you are, you can include your return address on the envelope.

Mail or drop off your letter(s) to the Petoskey Regional Chamber of Commerce anytime during the workweek (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) by Friday, December 16. The letters will be collected, screened, and counted by Thrive 45 volunteers before being sent to senior living communities and service agencies the following week.

Questions can be directed to our team at [email protected]. We can't wait to see your creations!

Leadership Little Traverse session yesterday - "Creativity, Ethics and DEI." Do you remember the "Bridge" exercise? Or Will Cwikiel leading the "Ethics" discussion?

The newest Leadership Little Traverse (LLT) convened in September at Camp Daggett to launch their nine-month leadership journey. The LLT class of 2022-2023 will be the 22nd class to complete the program which now boasts an alumni base of more than 300. This year's class of 15 was chosen from over 20 applicants. class members are chosen based on their leadership aptitude and their interest in community engagement. over the next nine months, the class will strengthen their personal leadership skills while learning about many facets of the community.

Hello LLT Alumni - hope you are reaching out to people you know that could be candidates. There are only three more days to apply to this incredible leadership program - which inspires and prepares civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to find their path of service, and better our community. Deadline is July 15 2022.

Leadership Little Traverse is Back! Be A Part of the 22nd Class
Join the other 306 alumni from the 21 previous classes of Leadership Little Traverse and embark on a nine-month professional leadership program to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community. Applications are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2022. You can learn more about the program and access the applications here: http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Help us reach out to potential class members. The application deadline is coming right up - July 15, 2022.

Leadership Little Traverse is Back! Be A Part of the 22nd Class
Join the other 306 alumni from the 21 previous classes of Leadership Little Traverse and embark on a nine-month professional leadership program to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community. Applications are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2022. You can learn more about the program and access the applications here: http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

Leadership Little Traverse is Back! Be A Part of the 22nd Class
Join the other 306 alumni from the 21 previous classes of Leadership Little Traverse and embark on a nine-month professional leadership program to inspire and prepare civic leaders in the Little Traverse Bay Region to take action and better our community. Applications are now being accepted. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2022. You can learn more about the program and access the applications here: http://www.petoskeychamber.com/leadership-little-traverse

We extended registration for the April 27 luncheon until 5pm TODAY (April 25). There is still time to register for this amazing luncheon and fundraiser.

So many amazing silent auction items await you at the April 27 Connecting Women in Business Go Grant Fundraising Luncheon. Enjoy an amazing Sage Restaurant - Odawa Casino lunch and have fun networking with 100 other women. Feel great knowing you are helping to raise funds to support girls in the area. Still time to sign up at www.petoskeychamber.com

Did you know it was the Alliance that advocated directly to Governor Whitmer’s office in May of 2020 that allowed regions 6 and 8 to reopen? It was critical for our businesses to open for the Summer to survive.

Don’t Miss This Webinar! What is the Northern MI Chamber Alliance? Register Today! Don’t miss your chance to learn more about the Northern Michigan Chamber Alliance in this webinar tomorrow. April 23rd 11 a.m.-12 p.m. We wil