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Update: All Programs Virtual, Applications Extended – July 24

Update:  All Programs Virtual, Applications Extended – July 24

Due to Covid-19, All Programs Will Be Virtual Leadership Austin will deliver all programming virtually in the coming year. This was not an easy decision, but we believe it is best to clarify our direction in this unknown environment and provide certainty for applicants. Change…

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Engage Breakfast Series June 3: Community Resiliency – A conversation with City Managers on Regional Impact

Engage Breakfast Series June 3: Community Resiliency –  A conversation with City Managers on Regional Impact

Part 2: Community Resiliency: Regional Impact – A Conversation with City Managers According to a recent study by The Brookings Institute, strong local governance is a key feature of crisis management and recovery. Amidst fragmented federal and state responses to COVID-19, local government managers are…

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Engage Breakfast Series May 13: Community Resiliency – Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Communities

Engage Breakfast Series May 13: Community Resiliency – Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Communities

Part 1: Community Resiliency- Supporting Our Most Vulnerable Communities  In these unprecedented times, the way people band together in response to disasters is a key factor in a community’s ability to recover. An extensive study on disaster recovery by the RAND Corporation defines community resilience as the…

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Update: 2021 Essential & Emerge Applications Due July 24

Update: 2021 Essential & Emerge Applications Due July 24

“The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” — Coretta Scott King Great leadership has never been more needed. As our communities navigate this uncertain time and into the future, they will continue to look to the…

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