The Northeast Johnson County (NEJC) Chamber of Commerce is proud to open registration for Leadership NEJC 2025, the premier regional leadership intensive offered annually by the NEJC Chamber.

Whether you live, work, play or just want to increase your organizational reach in NEJC, this professional development program is for you. Held annually for ten sessions between January and May, Leadership NEJC 2025 celebrates 36 years of developing nearly 600 influential, dedicated, and prominent leaders in our community.

Leadership NEJC 2025 is competitively priced at $1,500 for ten sessions designed to foster crucial skills through workshops, firsthand experiences, community involvement and interaction with key community leaders. Discounts and scholarships are available for NEJC Chamber members and program sponsors.

Leadership NEJC 2025 tuition of $1,500 covers all program costs including:

• Leadership Certification from Johnson County Community College
• NEJC State of the Cities luncheon ticket
• Johnson County State of the County luncheon ticket
• StrengthsFinder assessment and book
• Professional headshot
• Session meals, refreshments and transportation as applicable
• Lifelong connections for personal and professional growth

In 2019, the NEJC Chamber established a partnership with Johnson County Community College (JCCC) to certify the Leadership NEJC program. Graduates of the 10-session program earn the NEJC Chamber Business Leadership Certification through a dual enrollment with JCCC.

Apply today! Applications are due October 31, 2024. The NEJC Class of 2025 will be announced in mid-November.  Click here to complete an application to participate.  

To request a PDF version of the Leadership NEJC 2025 application to print please send your request to stoney@nejcchamber.com.

For questions contact leadership@nejcchamber.com.

LEADERSHIP NEJC VISION & MISSION

Leadership NEJC Vision:  Engage our business and non-profit members to create and sustain a culture of lifelong professional and personal development. 

Leadership NEJC Mission: Deliver an annual program curriculum to link networking and experiences to effective and ethical leadership outcomes.

Three core elements of Leadership NEJC:

1. Learn. Educational initiatives provide intentional skill development and tools for self-management and leadership of others.
2. Serve. Organized community involvement projects positively impact the NEJC Chamber communities and beyond.
3. Grow. Networking with business and community leaders builds relationships and strategic partnerships for ongoing professional and personal growth.

LEADERSHIP NEJC TUITION & BENEFITS

Tuition covers all program costs including

• Leadership Certification from Johnson County Community College
• NEJC State of the Cities luncheon ticket
• Johnson County State of the County luncheon ticket
• StrengthsFinder content, assessment & book
• Session meals, refreshments and transportation as applicable
• Invaluable connections and insight to last a lifetime

LEADERSHIP NEJC SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Your organization can be a driving force for professional development of leaders and emerging leaders in Northeast Johnson County. Sponsorship opportunities are available at varying investment levels.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!
For more information, or to reserve your opportunity today, please call Deb Settle  at 913-262-2141.

Headline Sponsor ($10,000)

• Expand the reach of your brand with your logo on all marketing collateral and program materials including email, website, social media, presentation slides and coursework
• On-site display of promotional items at Session One
• Two weeks of banner advertising in Focus NEJC News! email newsletter
• Presentation opportunity at one Leadership NEJC session
• Free tuition for three attendees
• Two additional lunch attendees for networking at each NEJC-facilitated session 
• Send six additional attendees to the graduation event to celebrate our leaders and network with the community

Leadership Sponsor ($5,000)

• Expand the reach of your brand with your logo on all marketing collateral and program materials including email, website, social media, presentation slides and coursework
• On-site display of promotional items at one Leadership NEJC session
• Presentation opportunity at one Leadership NEJC session
• Tuition reduced by 50% for two attendees
• One additional lunch attendee for networking at each NEJC-facilitated session 
• Send four additional attendees to the graduation event to celebrate our leaders and network with the community

Graduation Sponsor ($2,000) 

• Sponsor the celebration as Leadership NEJC participants receive their Leadership Certificates from Johnson County Community College
• Expand the reach of your brand with your logo on all graduation materials
• Presentation opportunity at the Graduation event
• Tuition reduced by 50% for one attendee
• Send three additional attendees to the graduation event to celebrate our leaders and network with the community

Program Session Sponsor ($1,000) 

• Expand the reach of your brand with your logo featured prominently on all program materials for one NEJC-facilitated session
• Tuition reduced by 25% for one attendee
• Send two additional attendees to the graduation event to celebrate our leaders and network with the community

Lunch Sponsor ($500) 

• Expand the reach of your brand with your logo featured prominently as the lunch sponsor for one NEJC-facilitated session
• Tuition reduced by 15% for one attendee
• Send one additional attendee to the graduation event to celebrate our leaders and network with the community

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who should participate in Leadership NEJC?

Leadership is a trait, not a title and leaders exist at all levels and walks of life. Emerging leaders will build new skills and experienced leaders will benefit from refreshers or new and emerging concepts. 

Whether you live, work, play or just want to increase your organizational reach in NEJC, this professional development program is for you.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline for Leadership NEJC 2025 is October 18, 2024.The class of 2025 will be announced in mid-November.

What are the program costs?

See the LEADERSHIP NEJC TUITION & BENEFITS section for pricing breakdown for NEJC Chamber members and non-members.

What do I get for my tuition?

Leadership NEJC tuition covers all program costs including:

• Leadership Certification from Johnson County Community College
• NEJC State of the Cities luncheon ticket
• Johnson County State of the County luncheon ticket
• StrengthsFinder content, assessment & book
• Session meals, refreshments and transportation as applicable
• Invaluable connections and insight to last a lifetime
• Lifelong connections for personal and professional growth

What is the Early Bird Discount?

The application deadline for Leadership NEJC 2025 is October 18, 2024 but an Early Bird discount of 5% if offered for registrations completed and paid before September 16, 2024. available?

What type of content is covered?

Leadership NEJC offers a curriculum to connect established and emerging leaders in our community to networking, learning and service-related content. Each one-day session will include leadership skill identification and development. Three sessions are coordinated with the other Chamber Leadership programs in Johnson County with a focus on learning more about State, County and Regional efforts to improve the NEJC quality of life. The class will organize a community service project to benefit an organization in the NEJC region. Tickets to the NEJC State of the City and the Johnson County State of the County luncheons are included as a part of the curriculum.

How is the program structured?

Leadership NEJC includes ten sessions between January and May. Sessions focus on core leadership competencies and skills through educational opportunities, instructional workshops, group conversations, and individual or team-building activities. Coursework builds throughout the sessions to provide deeper understanding and application of skills. Curriculum is based on proven leadership theory and real-world experience of professionals in business, community and nonprofit leadership positions. 

Each class organizes one service project based in the Northeast Johnson County area to support the community. Selection and management of the project is led by the class under the direction of the class officers and will require extra-curricular volunteer service time. Participation in the Community Service project is a requirement of the NEJC Chamber Business Leadership Certification.

The schedule of content and locations will be published in early December.

Most sessions will be held on Wednesdays, but scheduling of speakers and content may require adjustments.

Where and when does the class meet?

Flexibility and open communication are critical leadership skills that will be leveraged to ensure that all participants are well-informed and available to benefit from all session content. Most sessions will be held on Wednesdays, but scheduling of speakers and content may require adjustments.

Sessions will start with a casual Bring Your Own Breakfast from 7:30-8:30am for networking and class planning. Each session will include an optional social event from 4:30-5:30pm.

Locations will vary for each session.

Is attendance for all sessions mandatory?

Leaders honor their commitments. Focus and participation are critical to earning the NEJC Chamber Business Leadership Certification. The program includes ten pre-scheduled sessions. Leaders will prioritize this investment by attending all sessions, but we know that things happen. Should a conflict arise, please work with the Program Consultant to establish alternate plans to cover the missed course material. Options include additional volunteer work, attending a city council meeting, topic research, facilitating future courses, etc.

What is a NEJC Chamber Member?

Membership investments vary based on organization size and other factors. Please contact The Chamber at 913-262-2141 or check out our investment schedule.

If your employer is a member, then so are you. The Chamber is happy to help you determine your membership status. Please contact us, or search our online Member Directory to see if your employer is listed.

Why should my organization support Leadership NEJC?

Your organization can be a driving force for professional development of leaders and emerging leaders in Northeast Johnson County. Sponsorship opportunities are available at varying investment levels.  Expand the reach of your brand with your logo on all marketing collateral and program materials including email, website, social media, presentation slides and coursework. Present at a Leadership NEJC, get reduced tuition rates, attend networking or graduation lunches and more! Who should participate in Leadership NEJC?

I’m not able to participate fully, can my tuition be refunded?

Program tuition is for the application year, only. Tuition is not transferable but may be refundable upon written notice received up to 30 days prior to the first session date. The refund schedule is as follows:

• 100% refund for written notice received up to 45 days prior to the first session date
• 50% refund for written notice received between 45 and 30 days prior to the first session date
• Tuition is non-refundable if written notice is received after 30 days prior to first session date

What leadership skills are covered?

The program includes networking opportunities and community service, but also includes focused content to develop critical leadership skills including:

• The Self-Aware Leader: Self-assessments to confirm and strategically develop your intentional leadership styles
• Servant Leadership: Community Connections to access opportunities and build your personal leadership style
• Lifelong Learning: Expand your leadership skills in diversity, inclusion, belonging and change management
• Safety awareness: Learn to maintain a safe environment through fun team activities
• State Day, County Day & Regionalism Day: Exposure and learning about state, county and local governments
• Focus on the Future: Build cross-generational communication and leadership tactics
• Leading for Healthy Outcomes: Gain insight to foster inclusive and comfortable environments
• Graduation: Celebrate your accomplishments, connections and skills
• Stay connected: Use your NEJC Alumni network to continue your future growth

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

Your organization can be a driving force for professional development of leaders and emerging leaders in Northeast Johnson County. For more information, or to reserve your opportunity today, please call Deb Settle  at 913-262-2141.