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Sessions Overview

Leadership Intensive

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The Intersection of Commerce & Community:

Speakers: Nick Bankston, Councilman & Derrick Clay, Columbus Chamber President

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Human Trafficking:

Speaker: Minister Brenda Troy, New Salem Baptist Church

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Fundamentals of Local Politics & the Power of Civic Engagement:

Speaker: Jasmine Ayres, Ayres Consulting

This is Linden: About the One Linden Community Plan

Speaker: De Lena Scales, City of Columbus Dept. of Neighborhoods

Real Estate Development: The Art of the Deal

Speaker: Boyce Safford, Next Generation Corp.

The C.A.R.E. Model:
A Blueprint for Inclusive and Transformational Leadership

Speaker: Adam K. Troy, Community of Caring Development Foundation & TROY Enterprises

Understanding and Navigating City of Columbus Budget:

Speaker: Megan Kilgore, Columbus City Auditor

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Leadership Linden Forum: Linden USA - Creating an Investment-Ready Economy (luncheon)

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Mentors, Sponsors & Navigators: What is Your Role in the Community?

Speaker: Dawn Tyler Lee, Forrest Street Consulting

Faith in Action:

Speakers: Rev. Dr. Keith A. Troy, Rev. Tatum, Rev. Michael Young, Pastor Joseph Stanley

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Application Process

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Review Committee

Commitment Forms Due

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