Leadership Tioga

09/10/2026

The 8th Session "Arts & Culture" brought the 2026 Leadership Tioga participants to the Tioga Arts Council in Owego, NY, where they were able to meet Executive Director, Christina Di Stefano, and discuss leadership topics like Creative Leadership, Community Identity & Engagement, Leading Volunteers and Passion-Driven Teams, and Storytelling as Leadership. Participants also got an overview of the Tioga Arts Council and how its programs align with its Mission and Vision in continuing and promoting arts in the community, as well as a guided tour of multiple exhibits in the downtown Owego area.

07/10/2026

The 6th Session "Economic Development & Planning" brought the 2026 Leadership Tioga participants to the brand-new Neighborhood Depot facility in Owego, NY, where they were able to meet Tioga County Economic Development Specialist, Casey Yelverton, and discuss leadership topics like Vision vs. Ex*****on, Strategic Planning Fundamentals, Data-informed Decision Making, and Cross-sector Collaborations. Participants also got an overview of the County Economic Development & Planning department, a history of the development and completion of the Neighborhood Depot project, and had special guest, Sister Mary O'Brien, from Tioga County Rural Ministry come and talk the programs available to individuals, and also the positive impact the Neighborhood Depot facility has had for the community.

06/11/2026

The 5th Session "Running a Team" brought the 2026 Leadership Tioga participants to the Wagner Lumber facility in Owego, NY, where they were able to meet Les Wagner and Ty Bowgren, and discuss leadership topics of setting expectations and accountability, trust and performance, delegation and empowerment, as well as making a team work even through breakdowns and economic downturns, and how to navigate changing organizational cultures and environments. Participants also got an incredible personal tour of the lumber facility.

04/08/2026

The 3rd Session "Housing & Community Development" brought the 2026 Leadership Tioga participants to the Owego-Apalachin Central School District Offices, where they met the newly appointed Tioga County Director of Planning, Sara Zubalsky-Peer, and discussed housing issues and topics that impact the local community including Community Needs vs. Community Resistance, Long-Term Planning in Housing Development, and Public-Private Collaboration. Participants were able to ask questions to the Director of Planning and get an overview of processes and challenges of property development and housing initiatives in the County.

03/13/2026

The 2nd Session "Leadership Roles" brought the 2026 Leadership Tioga participants to the Waverly Central School District, where they met with Administrator Eric Knolles and Principal Ashlee Hunt, and discussed leadership roles in the school district, leadership across multiple organizations and systems, and formal vs. informal leadership roles. Participants were given a tour of the school and got to see some of the incredible programs and initiatives implemented by the Waverly District.

01/20/2026

Session Location Information is now available for the 2026 Leadership Tioga program! Click the link below for registration information or call 607-687-7335 or email [email protected] for more information! Registration deadline is January 31st, 2026.

https://www.tiogachamber.com/events/details/2026-leadership-tioga-1828

12/29/2025

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership Tioga Program!

https://www.tiogachamber.com/events/details/2026-leadership-tioga-1828

The 2026 Leadership Tioga Facilitator will be Jackson D. Bailey II - the Tioga County Administrator. Jackson has over 15 years of management and leadership experience, including Corporate, Non-Profit, and Government, in the areas of Accounting, Banking, Budget, Human Resources/Personnel, Public Information and Administration.

12/22/2025

The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 2026 Leadership Tioga Program!

https://www.tiogachamber.com/events/details/2026-leadership-tioga-1828

The Leadership Tioga Certification Program will run one 2- hour morning class each month from February through November.

Classes at various locations throughout the county will give participants the opportunity to learn more about what Tioga County has to offer. Dynamic speakers will discuss topics ranging from volunteerism, performance management, public safety and human services to name just a few.

The Leadership Tioga is a program focused on exposing current and emerging leaders to those issues that affect our communities, businesses and the public while promoting personal growth and leadership development through education, networking and skill building.

The Leadership Tioga program is committed to inspire and connect you to all services in your community.

05/09/2025