A regional leadership development

program.

   
 

Vision

 


GOLD's vision is to increase civic leadership capacity in Southwest Missouri.

   
 

Mission

 
GOLD's mission is to develop a network of communication, cooperation, and community building know-how across the private and civic sectors, to foster regional awareness, community development and economic growth in Southwest Missouri.
   
 

Goals

 

 

 
  • Enhance leadership skills
  • Provide a forum for in-depth discussion of regional issues
  • Provide local leaders the opportunity to develop regional contacts.
  • Provide community building know-how
  • Profile individual communities for regional leaders
  • Provide an ongoing network of communication for regional leaders
  • Increase understanding of political processes, especially at state level
  • Encourage alumni to communicate and collaborate on regional issues