News Release: Great Livingston County Chamber Alliance Announces relaunch of Leadership Livingston

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
Greater Livingston County Chamber Alliance Resurrects Leadership Livingston in Collaboration with Caryn Bedford Consulting*

Greater Livingston County, March 2024– The Greater Livingston County Chamber Alliance, a dynamic collaboration featuring the Howell Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce, proudly announces the relaunch of Leadership Livingston in partnership with Caryn Bedford Consulting. The Alliance initiated planning in the spring of 2023 and through this collaborative effort has designed a reimagined leadership development program that dives deep into diverse community facets.

Leadership Livingston, spanning annually from October through May, will offer participants an immersive experience. Monthly day-long workshops will cover themes including leadership strengths, diversity & inclusion, natural resources, education, workforce development, non-profits, county services, and municipal government. These workshops are designed to expand participants' leadership knowledge and skills, providing a profound exploration of the core elements that shape the Greater Livingston region.

The Alliance is particularly excited about the inclusion of community tours as a key component of the program. These tours will expose participants to vital institutions, industry sectors, and business leaders that play a pivotal role in the region, offering practical insights into economic development, community engagement, and quality of life—all crucial elements in crafting a visionary future for the Greater Livingston area.

Applications for the Leadership Livingston program will be available on each chamber's website starting April 8th and will be accepted until June 30th. The program will select the top 40 candidates for the inaugural session to join a highly competitive cohort. The selected candidates, who will be announced at the Chamber Alliance Economic Series Breakfast in August, will kick off the program on October 8th, 2024.

Leadership Livingston is actively seeking established and emerging leaders committed to making a positive impact in the community. Candidates from non-profits, financial services, education, manufacturing, healthcare, the arts, government, and other sectors are encouraged to apply. The Alliance values diversity and aims to represent a broad spectrum of voices to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive leadership program. Organizations sponsoring their employees in the Leadership Livingston program will not only be viewed positively for investing in their workforce and the community but will also benefit from the enhanced leadership skills participants develop throughout the program.

The Greater Livingston County Chamber Alliance expresses gratitude for the collaborative efforts with alumni, community members, and Caryn Bedford Consulting, and is eager to reintroduce Leadership Livingston, which promises an enriching and revitalized experience.

For media inquiries, please contact
Janelle Smith, President
Howell Area Chamber of Commerce
517-546-3920
jsmith@howell.org

Emmalyn Wheaton, Executive Director
Hartland Area Chamber of Commerce
810-632-9130
emmalyn@hartlandchamber.org

Pam McConeghy, President & CEO
Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce
810-227-5086
pamm@brightoncoc.org