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![]() Teamwork: 2003 Penquis Leadership Institute Class on the Pleasant River Riverwalk The PCEDC is proud to join the Penquis Higher Education Center and the Southern Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce in sponsoring the Penquis Leadership Institute. The goal of the Institute is to promote long-term commitment to economic development by broadening the local leadership base. To do this, the Institute assists local residents in sharpening their leadership skill and gaining a better understanding of the Penquis* region. Economic and community problems are investigated and participants are encouraged to find innovative, practical solutions. The Institute drew initial momentum with assistance from the Western Mountains Alliance and the Maine Community Foundation (MCF). It also received grant funding from MCF's Piscataquis County Fund and the Piscataquis Public Health Council. The following organizations have also contributed time and effort to the Institute's Steering Committee: Eastern Maine Development Corp., Eaton Peabody, Hardwood Products Company, Interface Fabrics Group, Key Bank, Maine's Best, Mayo Regional Hospital, Penquis Community Action Program, Penquis Higher Education Center, The Piscataquis Observer, The Southern Piscataquis County Chamber of Commerce, and the University of Maine's Cooperative Extension Service. The Penquis Leadership Institute is administered by the Penquis Higher Education Center. For an application call the Center at (207) 564-2943.
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