PERSPECTIVE.COLLABORATION.

GROWTH.

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce is preparing tomorrow’s leaders to help create a bright future for the Rochester/Finger Lakes region.

CLIMB brings together the most talented young members of the Rochester/Finger Lakes business community to learn and grow together, making connections and acquiring insight that will help them ascend to new heights of leadership and success within their organizations and community.

Program Components:

Experiential Learning - Through an in-depth exploration of the Rochester/Finger Lakes economy, participants are led to a deeper understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the regional and global marketplace.

Intimate conversations with star CEOs and executive teams explore strategies that fuel the success of these organizations, and provide practical advice for how participants can apply these “trade secrets” in their own workplace.

Community and political leaders also join the conversation to discuss crucial issues facing this region, and invite participants to become a part of the solution.

Personalized Leadership Development - Participants receive yearlong personalized leadership development training from Andrew Brady of The XLR8 Team, focusing on the internal foundation and emotional intelligence that allows great leaders to motivate and inspire.

One-on-One Executive Mentoring - Participants will be matched with an executive from the business /non-profit community, forming a partnership designed to explore specific leadership challenges and foster a two-way dialogue between seasoned and emerging leaders in the Rochester/Finger Lakes region.

Upon successful completion of the program, CLIMB graduates are asked to join the Future Leaders’ Advisory Council(FLAC). Members are afforded opportunities to make a difference on issues like equity, education, health care, economicdevelopment, and talent strategy – and to provide ongoing key insight to Rochester Chamber leadership.

What our graduates are saying:

“Through the CLIMB program, I was given a more realistic gauge of my strengths and weaknesses. I was able to see how other leaders in the community handle and tackle their companies, especially in adverse circumstances, all with differing and unique styles. I have since been able to adapt my style and tried new tactics of leading and managing.”

Chelsea Conway, CEO, Beam Mack Sales & Service (CLIMB ‘17-18)

(2018 CF Foundation Rochester’s Finest Honoree, Rochester Chamber FLAC Co-Chair)

“The CLIMB program enabled me to learn from the firsthand experience of leaders from a diverse group of industries in the Rochester region, and to polish my own leadership skills through leadership training by Andrew Brady from The XLR8 Team. As a result of an experience from the CLIMB program, my company is pursuing a certified B-Corp designation in the near future.”

John Loury, President, CAUSE + EFFECT Strategy & Marketing (CLIMB ‘17-18)

(2018 RBJ Forty Under Forty Recipient, Rochester Chamber FLAC Co-Chair)

“CLIMB had a positive impact on my personal behaviors. I increased my confidence, and have a stronger growth mindset. I gained an invaluable network of people who share a passion for personal growth that are diverse enough that I can learn from. My growth was fueled by the conversations us CLIMBers had during our experiential learning sessions & leadership sessions with XLR8 led by Andrew Brady.”

“The purpose of the CLIMB program is to facilitate the upward movement and personal growth of young leaders, by sharing with them the knowledge and experience of Rochester’s established leaders. Developing these personal, two-way, learning relationships will have an infectious, positive impact beyond the bounds of the program.”

Ben Deuel, Architectural Designer, Clark Patterson Lee (CLIMB ’17-18)

(Rochester Chamber FLAC Mentorship Committee Chair)

Shaquana Divers, Executive Program Manager, Excellus BCBS (CLIMB ’17-18)

(2019 ATHENA Young Professional Award® Recipient)

Are you ready to CLIMB?

The Rochester Chamber CLIMB program accepts the best and brightest young leaders (age 21 - 40) from the business and non-profit community, who would benefit from an enhanced network and valuable resources within the Rochester/Finger Lakes region, and who could contribute to Rochester Chamber as a voice of progress and leadership.

Do you or a young leader you know display the qualities of:

• Leadership • Vision• Contribution

How to apply:

Please submit the following to Shannon Ealy at Shannon.Ealy@GreaterRochesterChamber.com:

• Letter of Intent• Letter of Recommendation from manager or employer

Please describe: • How the applicant has displayed the qualities of Leadership, Vision, Contribution, Impact, and Integrity • How participation in the CLIMB program can help further their career and leadership goals

• Updated Resume & Headshot/Photo

• Due upon acceptance: One-time tuition payment ($1,750 member rate/$1,950 non-member rate) *Limited, need-based scholarships available.

• Impact • Integrity

APPLICATIONS DUE FRIDAY, JUNE 28, 2019

Questions? Email Shannon.Ealy@GreaterRochesterChamber.com or call 585-256-4658.