Becoming a leader through Leadership PearlandLeadership Pearland is a program which identifies and develops talented and committed citizens who aspire to provide leadership in Pearland’s business and community activities. The program develops leaders by providing quality, relevant, leadership skills training to match the dynamic needs of the community. The Program teaches participants about Pearland’s governmental, educational, economic, and cultural organizations and encourages future leaders to explore options for personal involvement and relationship building. Leadership Pearland creates opportunities for participants to form effective connections with current, past, and future leaders in the community. The program includes an empowering leadership training segment within each session, led by local professionals, and culminates at a celebratory graduation. Leadership Pearland will facilitate appointments of graduates into leadership roles within the Pearland Chamber of Commerce and other community organizations upon program completion.Leadership Pearland, Texas is a national leadership program sponsored by the Pearland Chamber of Commerce. It is designed to identify and bring together men and women of the area who seek the opportunity to expand their involvement in community affairs and are willing to assume leadership positions. It is a series of eleven sessions covering such areas as personal skills, government, economic development, social needs, and other key segments of our community. Additionally, there are mandatory events including the Community Leader’s Reception, a Two-Day Retreat, and an overnight stay in Austin, Texas. Leadership Pearland Applications are due NEXT FRIDAY (August 12)."I attended Leadership Pearland early on in my career with the City of Pearland and it helped me gain a much broader understanding of all the moving pieces and valuable people it takes to make a community so great. From learning about different businesses, nonprofits and City/County/State government, to meeting other like minded community members....the experience was invaluable to my learning and growing in my professional role as well as personal relationships." Michelle Graham, Class of 2004Apply via: www.pearlandchamber. org/leadership-pearl andWatch Mayor Cole’s YouTube video here youtu.be/fCnIrtJ8dhs