MENTORS
        A component of the CIC Leadership Institute includes matching participants with experienced professionals in the community who can offer insight about their careers and give students an idea of what it is like to live and work in Greater Binghamton.  College students generally struggle with indecisiveness and thus greatly benefit from the guidance of those who have "been there and done that".  

GUEST SPEAKERS
        For many of the CIC Leadership Institute classroom sessions, the CIC 2020 Directorate invites guest speakers to lead discussion on various topics pertaining to community and economic development.  See CIC LI 2007 for themes of previous classes.

CIC-LI HOSTS & COORDINATORS
        From January through May, participants in the CIC Leadership Institute attend weekly sessions at various venues in the community.  Coordinators work with a member of the CIC 2020 Directorate to prepare a session geared toward student interests.  The format depends upon a given session's theme, but most sessions generally include several speakers or panelists, tours, workshop activities, and discussions. 

DONORS
        Initial funding was provided by the Stephen David Ross University and Community Projects Fund, Provost Mary Ann Swain, and the Southern Tier Opportunity Coalition.  
        Thanks to the support, CIC 2020 has managed to covered the costs of administering the CIC Leadership Institute for two years.  The group's initiatives cannot happen without the support of its sponsors.  
        All donations are tax deductible.  Checks can be made out to: BU Foundation #10474.

MOVERS & SHAKERS
        Brainstorming ideas for new initiatives and for ways to improve existing initiatives is a constant endeavor for CIC 2020.  If you have an idea you would like to share or if you belong to a group whose efforts coincide with our mission, please contact us to discuss potential collaboration.