Executive Orientation Series (EOS) Overview

As an executive new to Lancaster County, or new to an executive position, you know the value of connecting with your peers to explore opportunities for improving the quality of life in your new community.

Leadership Lancaster invites you to participate in its Executive Orientation program, designed specifically for top tier management.  The program introduces key leaders to community-related issues in an intimate, interactive setting. Limited to 45 executives and their spouses/significant others, the program has been developed for those leaders who have recently accepted positions of influence in Lancaster County and wish to learn more about our special community and how to make a difference.

The five-session program will provide a wealth of information about Lancaster County that will assist you in responding to local needs in light of the history, culture, current challenges and the future of this dynamic community.  During the sessions you will:

  • Learn about current needs and challenges of the community.

  • Obtain an overview of Lancaster’s diverse culture, politics, resources and unique characteristics.

  • Gain insights about the systems that drive Lancaster County – education, arts and culture, public policy, agriculture and economics.

  • Meet the people who define our community and learn how to get involved.

About Executive Orientation Series (EOS):

As a participant of the Executive Orientation Series, you will gain new perspectives about the community in which you live and work.  By interacting with recognized leaders, you will become acquainted with the formal and informal decision-making channels in the economic, political, social and civic structures.  With a group of other high-level decision makers, you will gain valuable guidance in your consideration of business and community activities.  Your personal life will be enhanced through the valuable friendships you acquire through this program. 

About Leadership Lancaster:

Leadership Lancaster is a division of the foundation of the Lancaster Chamber and is a nonprofit organization that has provided leadership development for more than 1600 individuals over the past 25 years.  In addition to the Core Program that runs from September through May, Leadership Lancaster offers this Executive Orientation Series.

 How to Register:

  • Complete the registration form (click here)

  • Register Early! Registration is on a first come, first served basis. The program is limited to 45 individuals.

Registration Fee:

Program Fee is $1300 for an individual plus spouse/significant other.  Make checks payable to “Leadership Lancaster” and send completed registration form to:

Leadership Lancaster
PO Box 1558
Lancaster, PA 17608-1558

 
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"The Executive Orientation Series helped me to quickly become familiar with the cultural context of my new work in Lancaster. It proved an invaluable asset which has continued to pay dividends during my 10 years here as a pastor."

Randy Riggs
Pastor, First Presbyterian Church
EOS 1997