Marion leadership in action

This Professional Development and Engagement series was built to create a bench of strong leaders for Marion's future. It's a tool is designed for community and business members who want to strengthen their leadership skills and put them to use in the community.
 
The program consists of the 10 half-day sessions from September - May and will include leadership assessments, one-on-one meetings with local government officials, curriculum-based training, hands-on developmental experiences, networking and volunteering. Sessions cover everything from history and culture to economic and community development. 

Applications

Applications for the 2020-21Marion Leadership In Action program are now open! Class sizes are limited so early registration is recommended.

Questions? Please email Jill Ackerman or call 319-377-6316.
Class of 2018-19

Julie Albert
Matt Carlisle
Holly Corkery
Dillon Feldmann
Jacob Hahn
John Heavens
Madeline Jarvis
Ali Limbert
Tim Mroch
Chad Nott
Anna Patty
Tamara Strand
​Amanda Zhorne


Robert Half
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust
Lynch Dallas, P.C.
City of Marion
Anderson-Bogert Engineers
Dupaco Community Credit Union
Marion Public Library
Bankers Trust Company
City of Marion
Marion Police Department
Epiphany - Your Creative Sparkm Inc.
Farmers State Bank
Iowa BIG
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Cristiane AbouAssaly, Bankers Trust
“I’ve truly benefited from participating in the Marion Leadership in Action program. As a team, we worked on a collaborative branding project that will leave a lasting visual impact on the community. I’ve gained better knowledge about Marion and met some incredible people; all who want to see positive and progressive things happen in our community."
This program is sponsored in part by Small Business Champions