In response to the request of community members, business leaders and Leader Visalia alumni, the Visalia Chamber of Commerce will host the first annual Impact Leadership Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Visalia Convention Center. For the last three decades the Leadership Visalia program has continued to grow and help build the next generation of leaders in Visalia. Because of the success of this program and other programs including the Visalia Young Professionals Network and the Emerge Entrepreneurship program, the Chamber is taking the next steps to ensure that that there are opportunities to participate in quality leadership and workforce training for business owners and employees in the Central Valley. Cultivating business and community leaders by providing quality continuing education, Impact Leadership Conference will provide opportunities for learning that focus on community activism and workplace skills.

The Impact Leadership Conference will feature a nationally recognized keynote speaker as well as breakout sessions presented by local industry experts and community leaders.