APPLICATIONS CLOSED. Reach out to talena@bendchamber.org for details!
Many new managers start without the tools needed to succeed. We’re here to help.
NEXTUp Leaders is an extension of the highly regarded 31-year Leadership Bend program and a bridge from our Bend Emerging Talent (formerly Young Professionals) programming. Local employers have voiced a need for support in developing promising talent within their workplaces, allowing them to deepen their bench of leaders, retain key hires, and promote from within. NEXTUp will also allow participants to build strong peer relationships through this cohort-based model.
NEXTUp will equip developing managers with the confidence, knowledge, and skills to effectively lead in the new and changing workplace.
This program serves emerging leaders in organizations of all sizes, specifically those transitioning from being individual contributors to team and project managers—and employers looking to upskill and retain these rising leaders. The primary focus is on leadership philosophy, skill development and strategy. The cohort will be informed by a variety of community and business leaders. Each participant will complete a personal leadership project to address real life workplace challenges, identifying root causes and potential solutions.
Program Goals
NEXTUp Leaders offers leadership development training that will:
Cultivate Leadership Skills
Equip participants with skills to lead teams/projects, solve problems, and create work environments that drive organizational and personal success.
Invest in Top Talent
Provide local employers with a unique opportunity to invest in and retain their most promising employees.
Foster Self-Awareness
Develop a deeper understanding of personal leadership style.
Boost Initiative and Confidence
Encourage a sense of confidence in leadership capabilities and foster the ability to take initiative.
Prepare Future Leaders
Equip them to meet the demands of tomorrow’s workplace.
Promote Diversity and Belonging
Highlight the value of diversity within teams, and the importance of cultivating a culture of belonging.
Build Strong Connections
Strengthen bonds through a cohort learning model.
Encourage Civic Engagement
Help instill the value of community and civic involvement as essential qualities of rising leaders.
Ultimately, we’re developing leaders who will develop the region.
Enrollment
October
Applications open October 9, 2024 (competitive process)
Application Deadline: November 15, 2024
November
Cohort selection (class size limited to 30)
January 22
Opening full-day retreat
February–May
Seven regular sessions at OSU-Cascades.
Class meets twice per month (every other Wednesday) for a half day each session. See details.
May
May 15 graduation event.
The tuition fee for 2025 is $2,200 for Chamber members, $2,675 for non-members (which includes Chamber membership for your organization).
Payment by check, credit or ACH transfer is due prior to January 22.
The NEXTUp Leaders program is sponsored by:
Title Sponsor
Supporting Partner
Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsoring the NEXTUp Leaders program or a specific session, please reach out to Robin Cooper Engle, Sponsor Relations Lead, at robine@chamber.org.
The Bend Chamber is actively supported by these Signature Investors
Small Business
ANNUAL INVESTMENT: $425
