Leadership Academy

A Program of the Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau

 


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Leadership Academy
 

About the Program

Leadership Academy is about going deeper into leadership development. It is a customized program built on investing in leaders with a leadership curriculum rooted in application and results.

All sessions will be facilitated by Scott Morrell, EdD – President and & Consultant with Rebar Leadership. Click HERE for Scott’s bio.

What our grads are saying

“I highly recommend Leadership Academy for anyone looking to strengthen their leadership skills.  Too often leadership seminars can be more ‘rah rah’ than practical substance.  Leadership Academy was different.  Every session provided materials, discussions and specific actions to better understand and improve your individual and team’s communication and productivity.  I’m grateful for the opportunity to participate in Leadership Academy, and have definitely enhanced my leadership skills as a result.”

John Groen 
Vice President of Marketing
Canterbury Park

“Leadership Academy has helped me grow personally and benefitted my company with professional growth. Some of the course materials that really resonated with me were the StrengthsFinder course, which I had taken roughly 10 years previously, and unsurprisingly 4 of my 5 core values were consistent. This course offered a fresh look at my strengths and how they can be applied to my current role in the workspace. Another valuable tool that I have taken from the course is a greater understanding of Emotional Intelligence, how it affects my coworkers, family, and myself. EI has given me an outside look in at how I respond to certain situations a certain way and get a better understanding how my actions are affecting those around me from an emotional standpoint. The Leadership Academy cohort I am connected with is comprised of many other local business professionals, some of whom I interact with in the professional world which has made this program very beneficial. I would strongly encourage anyone looking to enhance  their leadership skills and presence to explore the Leadership Academy course.”

Bryce Hotzler 
Project Manager
Greystone Construction 

Purpose

Leadership Academy is designed to increase leadership effectiveness. Period! We all know the stronger our leaders in times of plenty and in times of want, the stronger our businesses and organizations. This program promises to equip leaders in a meaningful way.

Participant Outcomes

  • Stronger confidence in your abilities
  • Enhanced skills that are relevant in today’s workplace
  • Clarification of core values
  • Deeper self-awareness of strengths & opportunities
  • Leverage short-term & long-term career plans

Participants receive exposure to the latest leadership development tools and information employees can bring back to the workplace, including:

  • Emotional Intelligence
  • StrengthsFinder
  • Conflict Competence
  • Executive Presence
  • Leadership Core Values

2025 Schedule

  • April 15, 2025
  • May 20, 2025
  • June 17, 2025
  • July 15, 2025 
  • August 19, 2025 
  • September 16, 2025 
  • October 21, 2025 
  • November 18, 2025

Light Breakfast begins at 8:00 AM

All sessions will be held from 8:30AM – 12:00PM

Scholarship

The Shakopee Chamber Foundation is providing $1,000 scholarship opportunities for Leadership Academy. Click HERE for more information and guidelines.

Scholarship Applications must be submitted by Friday, March 7, 2025.

Investment

$1,850 which includes books and support materials.

$1,500 rate for Shakopee Chamber Members which includes books and support materials.

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Leadership Academy Class of 2024

  • Nathan Bauer
    Mid County Fabricating
  • Estefy Borns
    Estefy & Marina Bilingual Realtors
  • Ben Britz
    Greystone Construction
  • Jamie Dobos
    Rahr Corporation
  • Caitlin Drayna
    Shakopee Chamber of Commerce
  • Andrea Harrell
    City of Shakopee
  • Emily James
    Valleyfair
  • Lori Kocienda
    Canterbury Park
  • Rachel Kotek
    Hero Home Services
  • Andy Kreuser
    Mid County Fabricating
  • Brian Kreuser
    Greystone Construction
  • Christie Larson
    Southern Valley Alliance
  • Lisa Mingo
    KEB America, Inc.
  • Jen Schmitz
    Menden Accounting & Tax Service
  • John Schneider
    Mid County Fabricating
  • Amanda Schwabe
    City of Shakopee
  • Kelly Thaemert
    Hellmuth & Johnson, PLLC
  • Brad Zimmermann
    St. Francis Regional Medical Center

Leadership Academy Class of 2023

  • Angela Braun
    Drews Total Concrete
  • Andy Bursey
    Valleyfair
  • Chad Clemens
    Greystone Construction
  • Erica Denver
    St. Francis Regional Medical Center
  • Scott Hartman
    Greystone Construction
  • Angel Hopkins
    Shakopee Chevrolet
  • Chris Merz
    Canterbury Park
  • Rachel Passe
    MRCI
  • Kyle Reuter
    MRCI
  • Zach Truskowski
    Orange Tree Screening

Leadership Academy Class of 2022

  • Sharon Beaman
    Cardinal Glass Industries
  • Randy Dehmer
    Canterbury Park
  • Heather Drews
    Drews Total Concrete
  • Aaron Eernisse
    Rahr Corporation
  • Alicia Hoover
    Cardinal IG
  • Stephanie Radtke
    Dakota County
  • Kanitta Rentfrow
    St. Francis Regional Medical Center
  • Stephen Sikoski
    Valleyfair Amusement Park

Leadership Academy Class of 2021

  • Bryce Hotzler
    Greystone Construction Company
  • Jenelle Mote
    Rahr Malting Company
  • John Groen
    Canterbury Park
  • Julie Critzer
    St. Francis Regional Medical Center
  • Lindsey Puffer
    HomeTown Bank
  • Raul Rehnborg
    Valleyfair Amusement Park
  • Tim Prodger
    The Imagine Group
  • Tim Zunker
    Shakopee Chamber and Visitors Bureau