"By providing the right combination of leadership skills training with access to successful business and community leaders, The Leadership Institute helps participants fine tune and magnify their leadership abilities. KeyBank is proud to have been a sponsor since its inception and we are thrilled to see how the Leadership Institute has become one of the region's most outstanding programs of its kind."
— Anthony Lanzillo, Senior Vice President, KeyBank, Program Sponsor

"The Leadership Institute is an excellent vehicle for the development of our future leaders. The scope and the training are outstanding. The Chamber exposes a diverse group of professionals to the business community and helps develop these highly skilled professionals for their next big steps. I would recommend the program to all organizations who want to develop their professionals. The networking and experience is invaluable. This program is an investment well worth making."
— David Brown, President & CEO, Capital District YMCA, Employer of Leadership Institute Graduate

"The Leadership Institute was a life changing experience. I highly recommend it to those looking to expand their skill set in order to become a more effective and well rounded leader."
— Aimee LaLiberte, Director of Development Operations and Research, Siena College, Leadership Institute Class of 2008 Representative

"The Leadership Institute is an invaluable experience for those interested in gaining a better understanding of their role, as well as the role of others, as business leaders. The Institute provided me with a wide range of inter-related topics designed to refine my leadership skills; and the opportunity to network with influential leaders in the Capital Region representative of varying industries and backgrounds."
— Lisa Austin, Chief Human Resources Officer, Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York
Leadership Institute Class of 2007 Representative

"Excellent! That is the one word I feel accurately summarizes the experience I've had over the past seven months as a member of the Leadership Institute's class of 2007. Having the opportunity to learn with the future leaders of the region was just one of the many benefits of being a member of this class. While each session has its own specific topic, the programs were perfectly interrelated. As we progressed, I got a better sense of what it takes to be a well-rounded and effective leader. It was also a wonderful opportunity to hear real life experiences from top executives throughout the region, and refreshing to see how down to earth, honest, and personable each of them can be."
— Dan Lortie, Director of Corporate Finance, Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) -- Class of 2007

"The Chamber's Leadership Institute has given the class of 2006 a forum to meet on a regular basis to collaborate and share ideas in challenging areas such as resource management and communication. The monthly sessions involve contact with highly visible community leaders who are building business daily. These individuals have shared real world examples of leaders in action. The time set aside each month to learn, to listen and to interact has provided me with invaluable skills and relationships that I can apply in my future leadership endeavors."
— Lisa Hebert Ryan, Executive Vice President, MicroKnowledge, Inc.
Leadership Institute Class of 2006 Representative

"The Leadership Institute does exactly what the Chamber promises. It provides unique opportunities to interact with the region's business leaders and helps participants refine skills needed for increased success at work, home, and in the community. I recommend this program to anyone who wants to increase their staff's professional value and personal effectiveness."
— Dr. James F. Johans, President & CEO, Northeast Parent & Child Society
Employer of Leadership Institute Graduate