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Driving the Next 20 Years:
Creating the
New Automotive Industry in the South

June 7-8, 2010
Lexington, KY

Hosted by Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear

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This year, Southern Growth would like your help in discussing how communities can respond to current economic challenges — ranging from job losses to home foreclosures to government cutbacks — while at the same time positioning themselves for success in the future. Host a forum now to help your community towards recovery!


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Leadership & Social Capital

Much of the region’s progress over the past several decades is due to visionary leadership. Many communities can also point to committed leaders as the inspiration for their renewal. But, even in cases where there are strong elected leaders, they can’t carry the burden alone. While not as tangible as infrastructure such as roads, bridges and broadband, it’s clear that broad-based leadership and social capital are essential foundations for community success.

Leadership Databank

Are you looking for a place to develop skills and networks that you can use to help strengthen your state or community? The South is home to more than 500 state and community-based leadership programs that are a good starting point for many Southerners that want to get more involved in community issues. The Council on the Southern Community is exploring ways to connect these programs and alumni. As detailed in the 2003 Report on the Future of the South, Reinventing the Wheel, a leadership network would be a strong step forward in beginning a regional conversation on shared issues and concerns, in identifying best practices, and in recruiting more and diverse leaders. Click on the state name in the “Related Links” below to find more information about state-based leadership programs.

Leadership Databank-Alabama

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs

Leadership Databank: Arkansas

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs


Leadership Databank: Georgia

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs


Leadership Databank: Kentucky

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs


Leadership Databank: Louisiana

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs



Leadership Databank: Mississippi

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs


Leadership Databank: Missouri

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs



Leadership Databank: North Carolina

Click on the headings below for a list of community-based leadership programs that have been identified in the state, including links where available. If you know of others that should be included, please email the program names and corresponding links to lhoke@southern.org.

↔Community Leadership Programs

↔Youth/Student Leadership Programs

↔Other Leadership Programs

↔Citizen Engagement Programs