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            • About Project LEAD About Project LEAD

              The Chamber’s leadership program, Project LEAD, begins every year in September, and is followed by monthly sessions at area companies and organizations with the goal of planning, fundraising, and ultimately implementing their chosen project. Project LEAD participants are introduced to the leadership of the area’s largest employers, while learning the inner workings of what makes the community function. Facilitated by Ryan Hill of KLAS Solutions; the program strives to build future leaders with a desire to serve the community, so participants also determine a project that addresses a local issue or concern. 

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            • Project LEAD over the Years Project LEAD over the Years

              2021 - Replaced the lights on 19 city-owned poles.

              2020 - Implemented dog-friendly amenities around Fort Atkinson

              2019 - Enhanced the Fort Atkinson Aquatic Center

              2018 - Enhanced Riverwalk Plaza in downtown Fort Atkinson

              2017 – Expansion of the Dwight Foster Public Library’s bilingual resources collection

              2016 – Refurbishing the trails, handrails, landscaping and signage at the Brietkze Educational Wetlands

              2015 – Planted trees in Ralph Park affected by Emerald Ash Borer

              2014 – Trailway Park

              2013 – Veterans Memorial at McCoy Park

              2012 – Barrie Park Restrooms

              2011 – “Then and Now” Historic Pictorial Book of Fort Atkinson

              2010 – Enhancement of Barrie Park Band Shell

              2009 – Install fence around playground at Lorman Park, add sign commemorating record flood level of 2008

              2008 – Lighted crossing signs for bike trail, planted 20 trees at Jones Park, and design a “green” bathroom for Lorman Park

              2007 – New playground equipment at Ralph Park

              2006 – Trail Markers at Mush-Ko-Se-Day Park

              2005 – Mile markers along the bike trail and lights for the holiday tree at Lorman Park

              2004 – River Walk railing and scanner for the Hoard Historical Museum

              2003 – Placed identification blocks in front of historical sites and refurbished the plaque at the original fort site

              2002 – Fort Atkinson welcome sign in front of Armory

              2001 – Cut pathways for walking paths and Dorothy Carnes Park

              2000 – Lighted event sign and historic walkway at Jones Park

              1999 – Added a water-fountain along the bike trail

              1998 – Landscaped HWY 26 Bypass signs

              1997 – Initiated Adopt-a-Park program with Fort Atkinson Parks and Recreation

              1996 – Lighted outdoor locator map at the Chamber of Commerce

              1995 – Phone Blitz to get people out to vote

              1994 – First Buckskinner Rendezvous held in Fort Atkinson

              1993 – Built fence around Panther Intaglio

              1992 – Compiled list of available meeting facilities for business and industry; created listing of available community activities for youth; created design for bathrooms at Lorman Park

              1991 – Recycling Committee formed

              1990 – Developed Employee Assistance program

              1989 – First Project LEAD class graduates

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            • The first Project LEAD class poses for a picture at their graduation.

               

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            • The 2013 class of Project LEAD meets for their retreat. This half-day rustic workshop helps participants build relationships and develop leadership skills.