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Breaking Bread: Alumni Gather to Discuss Engagement & Collaboration Jeffersonian Style
“I had the pleasure of being part of LSC’s Dinner for 12. Boy was Jefferson on to something and so is Leadership SouthCoast! What a fantastic opportunity to be with other alumni from a variety of classes sharing ideas. You are missing something good if you don’t take the chance to be a part of…
Read MoreClass of 2018 Selects Community Action Projects
We’re pleased to announce that the following organizations will be teaming up with LSC’s Class of 2018 on these important community initiatives: Azorean Maritime Heritage Society: Building Organizational Capacity and Locating a New Headquarters Fall River Mayor’s Youth Council: Youth-Adult Collaboration – Together Making a Difference Homeless Service Providers Network, Rise Up For Homes: Strategic…
Read More2018 Program Session Drop-In for Alumni – Economic Development
Grads, you spoke and we listened! In 2018, portions of our monthly program sessions will be open to a limited number of alumni to support learning and development post-graduation. The following drop-in opportunities are available for Wednesday, February 14 as part of our annual Economic Development Day. Both sessions will take place at the New…
Read MoreLSC Welcomes its Class of 2018
We’re pleased to announce our Class of 2018! The group will convene for a two-day kick-off retreat in January and will then meet one day a month through October to explore topics of regional importance including economic development, education, public health, environmental sustainability, government, arts and culture, basic needs, and criminal justice. Stay tuned for…
Read MoreSubmit your proposal for LSC’s 2018 Community Action Projects!
Each year, LSC partners with local nonprofit organizations and public institutions on projects that address important organizational and community needs. LSC’s Community Action Projects provide class members with a meaningful leadership development experience and local organizations with added capacity, hands-on assistance, new skills, and valuable connections. If your organization would benefit from added problem solving,…
Read MoreGovernment Day Recap – August 2017
This year’s government day examined politics closer to home as we visited with elected officials in New Bedford and Fall River. It was our first local government day and we learned about what goes on behind the scenes in our cities and towns from the mayors, town and city council members, and local political science…
Read MoreCriminal Justice Day Recap – July 2017
LSC class members developed a deeper understanding of topics like immigration, community policing, and pathways to prison during our annual Criminal Justice Day on July 19. The class gathered at the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office in Dartmouth and had the opportunity to hear the perspectives and insights of several local leaders working in the field…
Read MoreEnvironmental Sustainability Day Recap
The weather in June was rainy, but we were fortunate to have sun and warm temperatures for our environmental sustainability program day. This year, we focused on the ecological significance of Buzzards Bay along with other relevant environmental issues like sustainable agriculture and the local food movement. Our day began at the Acushnet Sawmill –…
Read MoreJuly 27: Lunch & Learn Webinar for LSC Alumni with South Coast Rail Manager Jean Fox
LSC Alumni: Join us for our first “Lunch and Learn” webinar on SouthCoast Rail with South Coast Rail Manager, Jean Fox, on Thursday, July 27 from 12:00-1:00 p.m. Grab some lunch at your desk and learn about the project’s latest developments, issues, challenges, and why it’s a game changer for the region’s economic success. This webinar…
Read MoreApply for LSC’s 2018 cohort starting July 1!
Leadership SouthCoast’s 2018 application process begins in July. Are you, or is someone you know, interested in applying? Details are available at www.leadershipsouthcoast.org/apply
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