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Business Benefits
Steeped in a rich tradition and a remarkable history, some 500 graduates strong, Leadership Washington County capitalizes on the community’s most vital and valuable asset – it’s people.
A heightened awareness of what is going on and around the area, is good for individual participants, good for the community and good for the sponsoring business – your business.
It almost goes without saying that one of the greatest benefits of participating in Leadership Washington County is the network of people an individual gets to know... and know well. It goes without saying that the more extensive one’s personal and professional network, the more business that is ultimately generated. Private gain is not incompatible with public benefit and participation in this leadership program is proof of that.
In fact, a study done by the Harvard Business School found that community service and participation in programs like Leadership Washington County makes good employees even better. There exists quantifiable evidence that participation in programs like Leadership Washington County, enhances employee skills in
- team building
- organization
- effective listening
- decision making and of course
- leadership
Just ask Citicorp, Smith, Elliott, Kearns and Company, Antietam Cable, Volvo... and the list goes on. These companies, and so many others, have long been supporters and beneficiaries of the Leadership Washington County experience. They know that community involvement is an integral part of their business success.
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New Executive Director
The Board of Directors is pleased to announce the new Executive Director of Leadership Washington County, Dr. Tara Horst.
Hot Topic Day - Tourism
Class XXIII learned about Tourism in Washington County.
Business and Economic Development Day
In March, the class focused on Business and Economic Development.
