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- EIN 59-2569079
- (561) 833-4321
- 2751 South Dixie Highway Suite 1a West Palm Beach FL 33405-1233 USA
- www.leadershippbc.org
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Causes: Arts & Culture, Leadership Development, Professional Societies & Associations
Mission: Since 1983, leadership palm beach county (lpbc) has educated and united leaders to connect, collaborate and change our community for the better. We are a volunteer-driven, nonprofit organization that encourages adults and youth to improve our county by deepening their civic commitment and awareness of diverse issues and industries.
Programs: Leadership engage offers professionals a comprehensive, yearlong exploration of palm beach county's leading industries and most pressing issues. The program creates a powerful network and a transformative learning experience for forward-thinking individuals interested in seeing our community with fresh perspective and awareness. Each class is made up of 45-50 participants who meet for one full-day each month and travel as a group to all parts of the county as they explore programs topics such as agriculture, public safety, and healthcare.
modeled after leadership engage, grow is designed for high school juniors to understand the critical issues facing palm beach county while encouraging them to expand their leadership roles and build a foundation for always being involved in their community. Students spend nine months gaining real-life experience by having unparalleled access to leaders from businesses, government and civic organizations. The program encourages students to interact, learn and reflect on their future as community leaders, and build necessary skills, including public speaking, to prepare them for future education and employment.
lpbc has more than 1,500 alumni who take part in educational programs, attend networking and service events, and share a common commitment to better palm beach county through community engagement and resolution of local issues. Our graduates include city mayors, shareholders in law firms, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, artists, and nonprofit visionaries from all corners of the county.