Business Leadership Academy 2026

About this event

What is the Business Leadership Academy?

The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County provides an opportunity for current and emerging leaders to connect with others in the business community and develop additional leadership skills.

During nine sessions and a retreat, we will explore leadership applications, visit organizations, learn from leaders who make an impact in our community, assess our own strengths, and reflect on opportunities for growth. This is a great opportunity to connect with the regional business community.

The Business Leadership Program of Tacoma-Pierce County, sponsored by the Chamber and Pacific Lutheran University, is a regional community leadership program founded in 1978. Hundreds of leaders are alumni of this program and will become your network for learning and connecting.

Benefits:

For The Employer:

• Increases leadership skills for your emerging employees who will shape tomorrow

• Provides networking opportunities and connections to community leaders who are committed to building our community as an attractive location for organizations

For the Individual:

• Develops leadership skills

• Provides opportunities for community impact through team projects and presentations

• Greater knowledge of the region, leaders and decision-making processes

• Opens up a network of diverse colleagues for individuals, business and community problem solving

• Helps create a greater understanding of public and private sectors

• Refinement of values and personal mission

2026 Agenda:

September 10 - November 12, 2026

September 10: Welcome Session

September 17: The Challenge of Leading September 24: Site Visit October 1: Visioning & Focus on the Future October 8: Leading Change & Risk-Taking October 15: Site Visit October 22: Motivating & Lifting Others October 29: What Matters Most November 5-6: Retreat November 12: Celebration Luncheon

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