The CORE (Connecting Our Regions Execs) Program is Leadership Montgomery’s flagship offering. Through this program, established executives from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will expand their knowledge, influence, and effectiveness as leaders and advocates for Montgomery County.

Once a month for nine months, participants engage in a hands-on learning curriculum that includes in-depth discussions about the challenges and opportunities facing Montgomery County.
This program offers programming that supports established leaders in their professional lives. CORE provides executive-level conversations, interaction, and topic exploration with other county decision-makers and influencers. In addition to external connections, the CORE program allows the opportunity for individualized growth through small group discussions that raise the issues that matter to leaders and their organizations and communities.

In addition, the program offers exclusive opportunities beyond session days, such as learning enhancements, group projects, and special engagement events.

While there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to program acceptance, participants typically possess the following:

• Years of professional experience: 10 years +
• Job Title(s): C-Suite, VP, Managing/Executive Director, Partner, Owner, Chief/Assistant Chief, Superintendent/Associate Superintendent.
• Organizational responsibilities: Decision-making, personnel, and budgetary oversight for departments/ divisions.

Participants leave the program as part of an alumni network of more than 2,500 leaders who are better informed of county history and present- day realities. They also emerge better connected to the people, organizations, and service opportunities that can collectively move Montgomery County forward.

Organizations supportive of their staff member’s participation can gain additional visibility and recognition as being committed to the improvement of  Montgomery County as well as engaged employees with access to a network that can assist in helping businesses thrive.