Leadership Lompoc Valley

06/19/2024

Local community leader Tim Harrington was named recipient of this year's Dick DeWees Leadership award during a special ceremony celebrating Leadership Lompoc Valley's graduating Class of 2024.

03/07/2024

Lompoc Valley Chamber’s
Leadership Lompoc Valley proudly announces the graduation for the Class of 2024, marking another milestone in the development of community leaders.
Over the past year participants explored Lompoc and networked with local leaders through a series of hands-on topic days such as: Agriculture, Public Safety, Local Government, Media & Communications, Education, Business, Military & Aerospace and more. Topic days included guest speakers, expert panels, and tours of local businesses and agencies.

The class consists of 11 professionals from diverse background and sectors including Toyota of Lompoc, NASA, Route One Farmers Market, City of Lompoc, Lompoc Valley Medical Center, Lompoc Valley Community Healthcare Organization, Lompoc Hospital District Foundation, and Santa Barbara County Supervisors Office.

The graduation ceremony will be held on Friday, May 17, 2024, from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Registration is now open through Friday, May 3rd. This event is open to the public and will take place at the Dick DeWees Community and Senior Center 1120 W. Ocean Avenue. The cost for this event is $35 per person and includes a full course meal catered by Porky’s BBQ. Registration will be available online: https://members.lompoc.com/events/details/llv-graduation-2024-12148?calendarMonth=2024-05-01

12/10/2023

Our LLV Class of 2024 had an enriching Health and Human Services Day! 🌟 Kicked off the day with a hearty breakfast at Tom's "Home of the Educated Hamburger" featuring a compelling presentation by Midge Nicosia from Community Partners In Caring 🍳🗣️
Next stop: Comprehensive Care Center for an eye-opening tour and insights into their services. Then, a visit to Family Service Agency for a presentation on vital services across Lompoc and Santa Barbara County. 🏥🌍
We moved on to Lompoc Valley Medical Center for an insightful tour and lunch, where Eryn Shugart, Executive Director of Savie Health free clinic, shared valuable information about their services. 🍽️👩‍⚕️
Route One Farmers Market Lauren Requenez shared her inspiring life story during the lunch break! 🌈
The post-lunch adventure took us to Good Samaritan Services Bridge House for a tour, where we learned about their support for the homeless population in our community. 🏡❤️
We wrapped up the day at Valley Haven Adult Day Program with a captivating presentation and tour led by Colodia Owens. 🎉

10/14/2023

Our LLV Class of 2024 had an amazing kick-off this weekend! 🎉

On Friday, they embarked on an incredible journey with an introduction to the program, where they met our Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce & Visitor's Bureau President, De’Vika Stalling. 🤝 The day also included leadership development workshops that will continue throughout the program. 🌟 And, of course, who could forget the epic scavenger hunt of Lompoc’s historical highlights? 🏛️🔍 That evening, the class gathered with program alumni for a mixer at Cold Coast Brewing Company and food by LouBirds.
Day two was equally exciting, with our class attending the Youth Leadership Lompoc Valley fundraiser at Applebee's Grill + Bar - a fantastic way to show support for their community. 💙
And finally, they wrapped up the weekend with an exhilarating escape room challenge, a true test of teamwork and problem-solving skills. 🧩🙌

Join us and welcome our LLV Class of 2024 - they’re off to an amazing start! 🌠👏

08/16/2023

Applications are still being accepted to the Leadership Lompoc Valley 2024 program. This program allows participants an opportunity to cultivate their leadership skills in relation to the local community.
Participants will explore Lompoc and network with local leaders through a series scheduled topic days held between November and May and cover topics such as public safety, local government, media and communications, education, business, military and aerospace among others.
Topic days include guest speakers, expert panels, and tours of local businesses and agencies.
The deadline to apply is Friday, Sept. 1
Link is in our bio or visit lompoc.com for full program information

07/20/2023

03/10/2023

Congratulations to Marketing Manager Heather Woolsey on being accepted into the Leadership Lompoc Valley class.
Heather, who joined LVMC in 2015 as a Graphic Designer, recently completed the year-long Leading from Within “Leading For Community Impact” Cohort 4.
“I hope to gain a greater understanding and relationship with the community of Lompoc and Lompoc’s current and potential future leaders,” Heather said. “To learn how as a community member and leader within the community, I can work to contribute to positive impacts on the Lompoc Valley.”

01/26/2023

01/22/2023

The Lompoc Valley Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce to the community The Leadership Lompoc Valley Class of 2023!!!

The purpose of Leadership Lompoc Valley (LLV) is to identify and develop a diverse group of effective community leaders committed to the economy and well being of the community. Through a series of seminars and related activities, participants will meet the experts and key decision makers in areas of vital concern to the Lompoc Valley. The intent is for the class to become broadly informed about issues of importance they normally would not have the opportunity to explore and thus allow participants to become more effective leaders and members of our community.
Be on the lookout for this dynamic group of individuals as they embark upon their leadership journey throughout the Lompoc Valley!