Nineteen area business people will graduate as members of the Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) Class of 2022 at a dinner and ceremony, which will be held at The Riverdale Banquet Hall in Endwell. The BLI Class of 2022 will represent the 35th graduating class of the program.

Broome Leadership Institute (BLI) is a six month community leadership program, sponsored by the Greater Binghamton Education Outreach Program (GBEOP), an affiliate organization of the Greater Binghamton Chamber of Commerce. The six-month program is designed to develop enthusiastic and well-informed leaders who are committed to making positive contributions to the community.  A select number are chosen for each class, which runs from September through March with two full-day sessions each month.

Each session provides a behind the scenes look at our community learning how it works, who makes it work, what problems we face and learning how and where we can help. Sessions are designed to immerse participants in the topic of the day by holding the session at an appropriate site and inviting key people in that topic area to be presenters. Topics covered include: Agriculture, Arts, Board Development, Chamber of Commerce, Community Insight, Current Issues, Courts and the Penal System, Diversity, Education, Economic Development, Ethics, Government, Innovation, Leadership, Health Care, Human/Social Services, Media.

The benefits are tremendous: meeting with key decision-makers face-to-face; gaining a broader understanding of the issues affecting life in our region; learning new skills and making invaluable professional contacts; gaining the knowledge, experience and contacts needed to make a positive difference in our community; and experiencing fun along the way.