Emerge Strong: Leadership for the Future
Building Bold Leaders Today for a Brighter Tomorrow.
10-Month Leadership Program Series
Hosted by Emerge Initiatives LLC
Partnered with The Metropolitan Business League

This program is designed to develop leadership skills, empower professionals, and foster connections across industries. Participants will engage with expert speakers in monthly workshops focused on essential aspects of leadership and business development.

Workshops feature interactive sessions, actionable takeaways, and networking opportunities.

Schedule and Topics

March & April: Financial Literacy and Strategic Planning

Speaker: Dashana Kemp-Garnett (Financial Planning Expert)

- March: Mastering Personal and Business Financial Planning

Understand budgeting, saving, and investing for personal and professional success.

- April: Building Wealth through Strategic Financial Goals

Explore strategies for achieving long-term financial stability and wealth creation.

May & June: Leadership Development and Empowerment

Speaker: Tiffany Boyle (LEAP Program)

- May: Empowering Leadership through Self-Assessment

Learn how to assess your leadership style, strengths, and areas for growth using the LEAP framework.

- June: Leading with Purpose and Vision

Develop a mission-driven approach to leadership that inspires teams and drives results.

July 9, 2025: Business & Branding

Speakers: Thomas Dudley & Clinton Skinner

August 6, 2025: From Properties to Profits: Your Real Estate Blueprint

Speaker: Thurston Howard

October & November: Branding for a BOSS

Speaker: Monique Holmes

October: From Employee to Entrepreneur

November: Marketing with meaning

Future Topics will be:

Decision-Making and Problem-Solving

Networking and Influence

Organizational Change and Legacy Building

Driving Organizational Change with Confidence

Members of The Metropolitan Business League or Emerge have complimentary admission.

Hosted by C&F Bank.

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