In an important step to further enhance its role as the region’s provider of premier community leadership programs, The South Shore Leadership Center (SSLC) announced today it has entered into a collaboration agreement with Purdue University...
Read MoreRegion Leaders Honored with 2015 South Shore Leadership Awards
The South Shore Leadership Center presented its fourth annual Leaders as Heroes Celebration to recognize leaders throughout Northwest Indiana, who are dedicated to improving the quality of life in northwest Indiana, and have had an impact in their...
Read MoreSouth Shore Leadership Center Recruiting the 38th Class of Their LNI Program
Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) is a ten-month program dedicated to educating region leaders on the tremendous assets in Northwest Indiana as well as the challenges we face while promoting leadership development. The South Shore Leadership Center...
Read MoreSSLC Awarded Two Grants Totaling $20,000
In October, the South Shore Leadership Center was awarded a $10,000 grant from the Lake County Community Fund at Legacy Foundation. This funding will help support a part-time staff member who will focus on building community partnerships for their...
Read MoreLNI Learns How Government Really Works at City Hall in Michigan City
The current class of Leadership Northwest Indiana (LNI) participants met at City Hall in Michigan City on July 30 for their monthly LNI session. The topic was, “A Community of Engaged and Caring Citizens,” and the focus was on how local...
Read MoreSouth Shore Leadership Center Board Members Receive Leadership Awards in Indy
On Friday, June 13, two members of the South Shore Leadership Center’s Board of Directors were honored at the Indiana Leadership Association’s 2014 Awards Luncheon at the Indianapolis Museum of Art’s Garden Terrace. Michael Griffin,...
Read MoreMichelle Searer Named VP of Programs at SSLC
Michelle M. Searer has been appointed vice president of programs for the South Shore Leadership Center (SSLC) effective June 1. Searer comes to SSLC with more than 20 years of combined corporate, higher education, and non-profit experience. Prior to...
Read MoreSouth Shore Leadership Center Vice President: Melissa Westphal Benefiel
Melissa Westphal Benefiel (LNI 29) is serving as the Vice President at the South Shore Leadership Center focusing on Marketing & Development. Prior to her arrival on May 5, Melissa served as the Director of Development at Purdue North Central....
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