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I have gained a greater appreciation for the breadth and depth of expertise , passion and commitment that area professionals bring to their respective careers and to the local community .

now . To do this , my partner Joni and I sought the support of our extensive network of local CEO ’ s and challenged them to come up with a real need that truly kept them up at night . The challenge had to be one that they haven ’ t solved , yet also had a high community based impact . The results of these challenges are well known and have led to some amazing accomplishments for our community , such as the enhancement and effectiveness of the local 211 system , and a new young philanthropist program for the Museum of Arts & Sciences . This year ’ s new Challenge from Team Volusia that developed into a Volusia Proud program designed to keep young professionals in our area well after graduation while enticing more to be a permanent part of our community . It ’ s a proud moment to watch each of them as they grow and learn throughout the process ,” said Brewer .
While many leaders strive hard to reach the pinnacle of their own profession , leaders interested in community service typically need an understanding of how things really work . Knowing who is “ out there ” to help , while gaining a deeper understanding of how things get done helps to make the community a much better place to live , work and play . Leadership Daytona provides this understanding and more , as the courses , speakers and information gleaned from the experience can give even the most seasoned professional an inroad to successes that can impact an entire community .
Graduates of the program gain a broader perspective . Other than the team work of completing the CEO challenge , for many it will be the first time they see different areas of how an entire community works , from basic utilities , to social services , non- profits , government , law enforcement , then healthcare and key tourism sites , to simulated society exercises that demonstrate what it may be like for others . These are some examples of the program topics during the program . Upon conclusion , of the program , the perspective of where they live is changed with the knowledge and education they gained . And they have created new relationships during the time spent .
TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT SOME OF THIS YEAR ’ S GRADUATES ARE SAYING ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE .
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“ My participation in the Leadership Daytona Program has been a great experience . I have gained a greater appreciation for the breadth and depth of expertise , passion and commitment that area professionals bring
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