Plus, see how 14 local nonprofits benefited from 2016 Encore Louisville teams.
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Another all-star Encore Louisville class for 2017
Now beginning its third year, the Encore Louisville program, sponsored by Northwestern Mutual, is believed to be the first of its kind among leadership programs in the U.S. Designed to give community trustees an encore, the program connects retired or retiring leaders in an advisory capacity with local nonprofit organizations in need of their experience, wisdom, and strategic vision. 

MEET THE 2017 ENCORE LOUISVILLE CLASS

Encore Louisville is presented by Northwestern Mutual.
Outcomes of the 2016 Encore Louisville class
The 2016 class advised 14 local nonprofit agencies, with their work valued at over $100,000 in total. 

Meet the December Focus Louisville graduates
Bet you already know some of the 48 civic leaders who recently invested 2 1/2 days in Focus Louisville. This group took a remarkable behind-the-scenes look at what makes Louisville tick, and discovered the multitude of ways they can each contribute their talents to making our city better for everyone. Learn more about Focus Louisville

We're 62% to our goal! 
Thanks to generous donors in the community, we have moved into phase two of the Destination: LEADERSHIP capital campaign to fund our new home at 7th and Main. Renovation began this week, and we're asking for your help. DONATE TODAY

Why is this a worthy investment?
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Ready to step up your civic involvement?Experience Focus Louisville 
Focus Louisville gives everyone from newcomers to native Louisvillians a fascinating insider's look at our community. In 2 1/2 days, you will connect with 50 other executives and civic-minded Louisvillians you might not otherwise cross paths with in a lifetime. You'll gain a more complete view and understanding of Louisville, along with a better sense of how to put leadership into action. 

Next sessions are Feb. 9-11, 2017, and May 18-20, 2017.
Learn more about Focus Louisville and register
Upcoming Green Room workshops
FEBRUARY 21, 2017 | FULL DAY 
DRIVING BUSINESS RESULTS WITH DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

MARCH 9, 2017 | FULL DAY
2017 LEADERSHIP SUMMIT: "Leading for the Future"



See new Executive Green Room offerings  for top level leaders, including:
JANUARY 12-13, 2017
CORPORATE ATHLETE® with the Human Performance Institute
Featured bloggers
Wes Syndor
Wes Syndor (IL Spring '17) 
De Oppresso Liber
"For many of us this was not our psychologically safe space..." 
Erik Eaker
Erik Eaker (LL '17) 
Caring for our own
"I do believe change is in the air... and I believe the for-profit community has more of a role to play than just providing funds and volunteers in the future."
"It's the variety of personalities that will make this experience so interesting."
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Thank you to our sponsors
Northwestern Mutual
Encore Louisville is presented by Northwestern Mutual
Ford Motor Company
Focus Louisville is presented by Ford
PNC
The 2017 Leadership Summit is presented by PNC
Hilliard Lyons
The Thought Leadership Series is presented by Hilliard Lyons