Leadership Torrance

» Leadership Torrance Alumni Association (LTAA) is officially launched Leadership Torrance is a community centric organization focusing on the development of effective leaders from across the South Bay by building community connections.  Sponsored by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce, it provides opportunities for emerging leaders to take an active role towards building a stronger community.

VISION: To create visibility for emerging leaders and build a stronger community.

MISSION: To develop effective leaders by encouraging community connections through partnerships with City officials and local businesses.

Leadership Torrance 2010

OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS

1. Network with influential leaders of the South Bay Learn how to build great rapport with highly motivated and aspiring leaders in the community and discover innovative ways how to enhance interpersonal relationships through networking and collaboration. 2. Engage in highly visible activities to make an impact in Torrance Increase your awareness of the Torrance community and its infrastructure (business, political, educational, non-profit, etc.) to identify challenges and opportunities by examining factors affecting day to day life in the city.  3. Discover and/or enhance your Leadership abilities Develop your leadership skills and understanding of various leadership styles through course materials, discussions with current leaders and “hands-on” opportunities in developing a community project to benefit the South Bay. 4. Elevate your business relationships within the community Examine the principles and best practices from various businesses within the community to help promote and increase your business.

HOW IT WORKS Leadership Torrance achieves its objectives by combining learning, doing and experiencing with a strong focus on leadership. Through a series of nine day long workshops, spread over a 6 month time period, Leadership Torrance/South Bay jumpstarts your understanding of the Torrance community and the South Bay business environment. The workshops feature an impressive array of speakers representing the power base of the South Bay, as well as access to many closed-door areas of our infrastructure. You will complete the program with a much deeper insight into the rich history of the South Bay and the current issues facing different sectors in the community. This process provides you with ample opportunities to “fast-track” your networking circle in all areas of the community. Leadership Torrance/South Bay provides you with access to leaders in:   * Torrance & South Bay Businesses   * City, County & State Government   * Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce   * South Bay community organizations

LEADERSHIP IN ACTION

Each Leadership Torrance class chooses a community project that allows you to put some of the leadership skills you are developing into practical action. It is a tangible way to “give back” and make a long lasting contribution to this great community. Leadership Torrance participants will organize and execute this project as a class and present the project at the Graduation Ceremony. In addition, each graduating class of Leadership Torrance becomes the facilitators of the next year’s program providing you a significant opportunity to serve the community, improve an already outstanding program, and continue to pursue excellence in leadership.

LEADERSHIP TORRANCE 2010

Every year, the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce has the pleasure of offering “Leadership Torrance” (LT) as one of its most elite programs.  This is a very unique program that includes a maximum of 25 participants who take part in a 6 month program that incorporates tours, speakers and even a trip to the State Capitol in Sacramento.  The program runs from January to July, culminating with a delightful graduation ceremony. Leadership Torrance has a 25 year history and attracts outstanding professionals and members of our community who are currently in leadership or seek to expand their network of top contracts.  LT continues to be one of the Chamber’s most successful programs aimed at encouraging leadership skills and shaping leadership into action.  Through a series of day-long workshops, the participants are exposed to sites and individuals in city government, county, education, non profit sectors and the business power base of the South Bay.  They have access to people and places that are not easily available to most.  It is a fascinating process by which the participants grow in relationships, contacts, knowledge and pride in their community which leads many to great professional advancements and even a great desire to serve. The 2010 Leadership Torrance Class of 2010’s Executive Director is Maribel Denner, Director of Sales & Marketing – Torrance Marriott South Bay, Co-Director Leslie Cortez, Senior Administrative Analyst – City of Torrance Community Development and Director of Recruitment Troy Martin of Lurie, Zepeda, Schmalz & Hogan. Dan Thomas, Sr. Account Executive – TelePacific Communications is our LT2010 Liaison to the Torrance Chamber and is a member of the Chamber’s Board of Directors. We are looking forward to a great leadership and class next year.  For an application and additional information, please visit the “Programs & Events” page at www.TorranceChamber.com, or contact Maribel Denner at maribel.denner@marriott.com or call 310-543-6096. Day Date Mixer Thursday, January 21, 2010 Retreat Friday, January 22, 2010 City Day Thursday, February 4, 2010 County Day Thursday, February 18, 2010 Sacramento Trip Sunday, March 7 AND Monday, March 8, 2010 History Day Thursday, April 8, 2010 Non-Profit Day Thursday, April 29, 2010 Education Day Thursday, May 13, 2010 Diversity/Cultural Day Thursday, May 27, 2010 Business and Industry Day Thursday, June 10, 2010 Emergency Preparedness Day Thursday, June 24, 2010 Graduation Thursday, July 22, 2010

LEADERSHIP TORRANCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

Leadership Torrance has graduated 840 participants over its 25-year existence. The Leadership Torrance Alumni Association has been formed to continue the networking process and to interact with the current Leadership Torrance class. Upon graduation you will be eligible to join this exclusive group to continue the process of developing key relationships with the South Bay ’s most motivated business and civic leaders!

JOIN NOW !!!

Send Registration Forms to: Torrance Chamber Office 3400 Torrance Blvd., Suite 100 Torrance, CA 90503 Tel: 310/540-5858 Fax: 310/540-7662 For further information contact: Maribel Denner, Executive Director,  Cell: 310-344-6643 Work: 310-543-6096  maribel.denner@marriott.com Leslie Cortez, Co-Director, Cell: 310-294-4193 Work: 310-618-5864  Lcortez@TorranceCA.gov Troy Martin, Director of Recruitment, Work: 310-274-8700  tmartin@lurie-zepeda.com Dan Thomas, Torrance Chamber Board Representative,  Cell: 310-753-5552 Work 714-453-6722  DanThomas@TelePacific.com