MIAMI – The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), an initiative by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, is hosting a virtual Campaign School & Community Leadership Training May 25 – 27, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each day.
This no-cost and nonpartisan 3-day program is open to everyone and recommended for elected officials, current or future candidates, campaign workers, and anyone interested in serving in an appointed position. As we aim to secure Florida’s Future and move Florida’s economy from 17th largest in the word to 10th largest by 2030, it is necessary to ensure candidates running for office understand the issues facing Florida and our economic future. Due to the impacts of COVID-19, the campaign training school will be conducted online.
“As our community grows, so does the potential for creative solutions and ideas that move Miami forward in a direction that serves residents and supports our local businesses,” said Alfred Sanchez, president & CEO of the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to partner with the Florida Institute for Political Leadership and bring such an important program for members of Miami-Dade County, helping them to lead with the resources they need to engage on different levels and positively shape our community’s bright future.”
FIPL Campaign School & Leadership Trainings provide a comprehensive briefing on emerging local and state issues, teach attendees on what local opportunities are available for appointed or elected positions, guidance on how to prepare to run for office in the future and provide training on how to run winning campaigns during the 2021 election cycle and beyond.
Presenters include state and local political experts, elected officials, university professors, and community leaders.
WHAT: FIPL Campaign School & Community Leadership Training
WHERE: Register online at www.FIPL.org/Register
WHEN: May 25 – 27, 2021
TIME: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. each day
The Florida Institute for Political Leadership (FIPL), a newly-formed initiative of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, was created to assist leaders who want to improve their local communities by serving in appointed positions or in elected offices. The institute is a non-partisan program designed to recruit, train and guide people by providing leadership and training opportunities to get better candidates across the State of Florida. Organized, funded and managed by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the institute partners with local chambers of commerce, and interested organizations, across Florida to host campaign schools and training programs. To date, FIPL has hosted 8 campaign schools and partnered with 36 local Chamber hosts and 16 community partner co-sponsors in 9 different counties. The program has trained 470 participants with 350 graduates, of whom 80% plan to run for office.
For more information and to register, visit www.FIPL.org.
The Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce is the proud champion for the Greater Miami Business Community and a civic engine that fuels the advancement of The Magic City. Founded in 1907 as the Miami Board of Trade, today’s Chamber boasts representing more than 400,000-member company employees and is heralded for its legacy of leadership in economic development, and its unwavering commitment to improving the Miami-Dade community. For more information, please visit www.MiamiChamber.com.
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