Continuing Professional Education
Leadership Mohawk Valley
Welcome!
Developing leaders dedicated to our community’s growth and excellence
LMV has been successful because a sense of urgency to develop future leaders in the community was created over twenty years ago.
Leadership Mohawk Valley (LMV) was created in 1990 as a joint effort of the Herkimer, Mohawk Valley (then, Utica), Rome Chambers of Commerce and area business leaders. The 10-month leadership program develops a knowledgeable group of people prepared to be leaders in the community and to shape its future. It also provides experience in group dynamics, team leadership, presentation skills and professional and personal growth. Ultimately, the program concludes by serving as a springboard for the participant’s future community leadership efforts.
Leadership Mohawk Valley and Community Trusteeship incorporates the philosophy of Community Trusteeship in its program curriculum. Simply stated, Community Trusteeship views our community as a gift or inheritance from past generations and recognizes those who held the community in trust. Throughout the LMV program year, participants broaden their perspectives, and confront the issues at large, thereby gaining a clearer picture of the community, as it exists today. As clearly as we have received our inheritance, very soon, we will be leaving our legacy for the generations that follow. LMV is a valuable asset towards achieving our preferred future. The “awareness and engagement” focus of the LMV program has produced over 600 graduates from the region between Little Falls and Rome.
How does LMV work?
A class of approximately 30 participants is selected annually. It is composed of an accomplished group of men and women who reflect the diversity of the Mohawk Valley region. LMV is a highly structured 10-month program that follows the schedule of a typical college school calendar. The year begins in August with a one and a half day Orientation. From September through May, participants attend monthly, day-long focused programs designed to give them exposure and perspective in a variety of areas. All sessions are designed to be highly interactive, educational and thought provoking. Participants share their unique experiences and learn from one another.
Throughout the year, the participants are also teamed with fellow members in smaller project groups to gain practical experience in working together.