Leadership Arkansas Class VI Roster, Schedule Announced

A total of 46 individuals from throughout the state were selected to participate in Leadership Arkansas Class VI.  Those selected to participate in Class VI are a diverse and interesting group of extraordinary business, educational and political leaders.  Over the past five years, Leadership Arkansas has been fortunate to have the support of the Arkansas General Assembly with the former Speaker of the House serving as a class chairman and members of the General Assembly participating in the classes.

To view the class roster, click here.

Created by the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, Inc., Leadership Arkansas introduces its participants to a statewide view of the economic and political challenges that face our great state.  Over a nine-month period, participants receive the equivalent of a postgraduate degree in “how Arkansas works” in a program that allows them to see firsthand the challenges and accomplishments of our local communities.   

Leadership Arkansas also expands the impact of community leaders across the state and builds a sense of statewide community by identifying and training individuals with the passion and commitment to become personally engaged in issues, programs and activities aimed at building a better Arkansas.

C. Tad Bohannon, a partner in the law firm of Wright, Lindsey & Jennings LLP serves as Leadership Arkansas Class VI Chairman.  Bohannon, a graduate of Leadership Arkansas Class II and past Chairman of Leadership Arkansas Class IV, has been repeatedly named as one of the Best Lawyers in America.  He is also a graduate of Leadership Greater Little Rock, Class XVI; a member of the Board of Directors of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce. 

Leadership Arkansas is sponsored by Southern Bancorp.

Participants are required to attend at least 80 percent of the program sessions, including the entire opening session, which is mandatory.

Below is the class schedule for the remaining Sessions:

• Session IV – Northwest Arkansas Economy/Healthcare - March 15-16, 2012 - Mercy Hospital - Rogers
• Session V – Northeast/Delta Economy - May 17-18, 2012 - Blytheville
• Session VI – Central Arkansas Economy/Leadership Arkansas Class VI Graduation - June 21-22, 2012- Camp Robinson - North Little Rock

For information on sponsoring any of these sessions, contact Bill Watson at 501-802-1740 or bwatson@arkansasstatechamber.com.

For additional information on Leadership Arkansas, contact Susie Marks at 501-210-4206 or smarks@arkansasstatechamber.com.