Learning, Growing, Leading
Our recent Leadership School brought together local professionals for eight powerful sessions covering:

• Leadership
• Continuing Education & Personal Development
• Community Involvement & Time Management
• Human Resource Do’s and Don’ts
• Media & Technology
• Business & Personal Finances
• Negotiations
• Sales, Marketing & Customer Service

A Big Thank You to Our Presenters!
John Kahl, Dr. Sheila-Quirk Bailey, Mike Unes, Jean Kosiara, Lance Lelm, John Heal, Dennis Triggs, Dr. Ray Ramirez, Henry Vicary, and Rick Swan shared their expertise and inspired our participants every step of the way.

Fueling Our Success
We’re grateful to Costco and Eggcellent Cafe for providing delicious lunches that kept everyone energized and ready to learn!

Shout-Out to Our Participants & Businesses
We also want to acknowledge the incredible participants and the businesses who sent them:

Altorfer, Inc., Busey Bank, CEFCU, East Peoria Community High School #309, Eastside Centre, GFI Digital, ImpactLife, OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Par-A-Dice Hotel & Casino, RE/MAX Traders Unlimited, Uftring Automall, and Wildlife Prairie Park.

Your dedication to growth, teamwork, and community leadership made this program a huge success!

Looking Ahead
The Leadership School isn’t just about learning — it’s about building connections, strengthening skills, and making a real impact in our community. Congratulations to everyone involved — we can’t wait to see how you put your new knowledge into action!

Mark your calendar: FOLEPI guide release — week of November 17, in both digital and in print.