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Leadership Arkansas Class IV

The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce applications for Leadership Arkansas Class IV are available. You have an exciting opportunity to apply for membership in Class IV of what is quickly becoming one of Arkansas’s most respected and trusted leadership organizations.

Leadership Arkansas’s mission is to build a strong, diverse, statewide network of leaders with a shared commitment to connect our communities and make Arkansas a better place in which to live and prosper.

Class members will be chosen to participate in a stimulating and thought-provoking educational program that consists of a series of six day and a half sessions held in locations throughout the state. The sessions will include programming on issues critical to Arkansas, leadership skills assessment and relevant information on Arkansas’s history, demography, diversities and opportunities.

Graduation from the class will not signify the end, but the beginning of a lifetime of opportunity as a member of Leadership Arkansas. For the graduates of the Leadership Arkansas program, we will convene regular meetings, regional and statewide, to facilitate continuing issues-oriented education, advanced leadership training, networking and the opportunity for members to work together toward shared goals.

Selection Criteria

The Leadership Arkansas Selection Committee is charged with identifying those individuals most likely to utilize their leadership abilities for the long-term benefit of Arkansas. The committee will strive to select participants who will provide the class with broad professional, ethnic and gender representation. Basic criteria for selection include:

A commitment, motivation and interest in serving Arkansas
A concern for Arkansas’ welfare, demonstrated by past community and statewide activities
An interest in seeking key volunteer and/or appointed state leadership roles
Potential or existing occupational responsibilities that have significant influence on important issues facing the state
A commitment to continued involvement in Leadership Arkansas

An application is attached that more fully explains the Leadership Arkansas Program. Should you have any questions about the application, or about Leadership Arkansas, please call (501) 372-2222.

Sincerely,

Susie P. Marks, CCE

Sr. VP – Program

Leadership Arkansas Coordinator