ROCHELLE — The Rochelle Chamber of Commerce is accepting registrations for its 2025-2026 Leadership Academy, a nine-month program designed to prepare and engage emerging and current leaders through exposure to government, business, and nonprofit sectors. Sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. one day per month and include tours, presentations, and networking opportunities. Tuition is $240 per person, covering materials, lunches, and activities, with class size limited.
“ Leadership Academy is one of the chamber’s most successful programs. It gives the participants and insiders a look into our members. One of the great aspects of the program is that whether you have lived here your entire life or you’re new to the area, there’s always something you can learn in the program,” said Executive Director of the Rochelle Chamber, Tricia Herrera.
“Each year, our participants in the program say that they learned so much valuable information being a part, and each year we try to add to the program, of course, and this year we’ve added a nonprofit day.”
Scheduled Sessions:
Sept. 18, 2025 – Kick-Off Luncheon at T-Byrds & Nonprofit Day
Oct. 16, 2025 – Transportation Day
Nov. 20, 2025 – Small Business Day
Dec. 18, 2025 – City of Rochelle Day
Jan. 15, 2026 – Education Day
Feb. 19, 2026 – Industry Day
March 19, 2026 – Agriculture Day
April 16, 2026 – Ogle County Day
May 14, 2026 – Health & Wellness Day
June 4, 2026 – Graduation Luncheon at Flight Deck.
Sign up at the link below
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1DxSYYv8_Ii1x1z6KfJw27JWZLgPSottImUnPZOwKmg0/prefill