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Morgan County Diversification Foundation

The Morgan County Diversification Foundation empowers local communities through leadership development, fostering economic growth, and enhancing quality of life by providing resources, workshops, and networking opportunities for business and community leaders.

🚨🚨🛒 Buying multiple dates?Complete checkout, then return to register for the next session.🚨🚨🎟 Want all four sessions?Choose the Full Series Pass and save. ⭐&nbsp;MARCH 19 | Session 1Know Your Style: DISC Assessment Led by Cynda Walter, founder of People Empowered, this session introduces the DISC framework to help leaders understand their communication style, decision making approach, and natural leadership tendencies. Drawing on more than 20 years in human resources leadership and executive coaching, Cynda will guide participants through practical ways to recognize different personality styles, adapt communication, and strengthen teamwork across departments and organizations. Participants will leave with tools they can use immediately with employees, customers, and partners. ⭐ APRIL 16 | Session 2Lead with EQ: Emotional Intelligence In this interactive session, Cynda Walter shares leadership strategies developed through years of coaching executives and managers across multiple industries. Participants will explore self awareness, emotional regulation, empathy, and relationship skills that improve communication and build trust. Cynda&rsquo;s practical approach helps leaders respond thoughtfully under pressure and create healthier workplace cultures. This session is ideal for business owners, supervisors, and community leaders who want stronger teams and clearer communication. ⭐ AUGUST 20 | Session 3Show Up Strong: Executive Presence Drawing on her experience coaching leaders at every level, Cynda Walter will help participants strengthen how they show up in communication. This session focuses on clarity, credibility, and the communication habits that shape how leaders are perceived in meetings, presentations, and everyday interactions. Cynda&rsquo;s background in healthcare HR leadership and organizational development brings real-world insight into how executive presence influences trust, performance, and impact.Participants will learn practical techniques to communicate with confidence, credibility, and intention. ⭐ OCTOBER 15 | Session 4Step Into Leadership: Mapping Your Path In this closing Learning Lab session, Cynda Walter will guide participants through a reflection and planning process to map their next leadership steps. Using her experience supporting leadership development programs and succession planning, Cynda will help attendees identify strengths, set goals, and create a personal roadmap for growth. Participants will leave with a clear plan for strengthening their leadership impact in their business and community.

2026 Learning Lab

The 2026 MCEDC Learning Lab Series Pass gives you access to all&nbsp;four leadership workshops led by Cynda Walter of People Empowered, an experienced leadership coach with more than 20 years in human resources and organizational development. Across four sessions, participants will build self awareness through DISC, strengthen emotional intelligence, develop executive presence, and create a personal leadership roadmap. Each session is practical, interactive, and designed for business owners, supervisors, and community leaders who want stronger teams and better results. Your series pass&nbsp;includes lunch at every session, networking with leaders across Morgan County, and tools you can apply immediately in your organization.

2026 Learning Lab | Full Series Pass

2026 Learning Lab Series Sponsorship MCEDC is proud to launch the&nbsp;2026 Learning Lab Series &mdash; a four-session leadership development program designed to equip Morgan County&rsquo;s business owners, managers, and community leaders with practical tools, stronger networks, and real-world leadership strategies. Featuring Guest Speaker&nbsp;Cynda Walter | People Empowered This series focuses on actionable leadership training that participants can immediately apply within their organizations and teams. Each session includes lunch, networking, and meaningful discussion designed to strengthen businesses and grow local leadership capacity. Sponsorship support helps cover speaker fees and event space costs, and allows us to reduce ticket prices so more participants can access this program. By becoming a sponsor, your organization demonstrates a commitment to developing strong leaders, supporting local businesses, and investing in Morgan County&rsquo;s future workforce. We appreciate your investment in the people shaping our local economy.

2026 Learning Lab Sponsorship

2026 Morgan County Diversification Foundation Derby Party Reserve your seat at the 2026 Derby Party and support the Morgan County Diversification Foundation&rsquo;s work to strengthen our local economy. Join fellow investors and community leaders for an evening of Derby-style fun, racing excitement, and community celebration. Your ticket includes an evening featuring racing excitement, food and drinks, music, a photo booth, winner&rsquo;s circle photo opportunities, and friendly competition with fellow community leaders and investors. The evening&rsquo;s signature event is our Derby Race, where nominated jockeys will compete for the crown while guests cheer them on and participate in friendly race betting and fundraising activities. So dust off your Derby hats and join us for an evening where everyone has a horse in the race. All proceeds support the Morgan County Diversification Foundation Business Grant Program and educational opportunities, helping local businesses grow and strengthening Morgan County&rsquo;s economy. Derby attire encouraged. Thank you for investing in the continued growth and vitality of Morgan County.

2026 Derby Party

🌹 Run for the Roses, Morgan County Style! 🌹 We&rsquo;re bringing the excitement of the Kentucky Derby right here to Fort Morgan for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser! This isn&rsquo;t your average gala&mdash;prepare for a night of high-stakes fun where the community comes together to fuel the next generation of local legends. 🚀 Small Grants, Big ImpactEvery dollar raised through the Jockey Challenge goes directly to the Morgan County Diversification Foundation Business Grant Program. We created this foundation to strengthen our local entrepreneurs by boosting competitiveness and diversity in Morgan County-based businesses. 🏇 Choose Your Move:<ul data-path-to-node="9" fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Nominate a Jockey ($120): Put a friend, boss, or local leader in an inflatable horse costume! Your fee includes &quot;Decoration Rights&quot;&mdash;deck out that horse with your company logo or a hilarious theme.</li><li fr-original-style="font-weight: bold;" style="font-weight: bold; box-sizing: inherit;">Pass the Baton ($75): Got nominated but have stage fright? Pay the &quot;Chicken Out&quot; fee to decline the race and name your successor!</li></ul>Whether you&#39;re here to race or just enjoy the Southern-inspired bites and open bar, you&#39;re helping Morgan County grow.&nbsp; See the chaos live at The Block on May 1st! 🥂✨

🌹 Run for the Roses, Morgan County Style! 🌹We’re bringing the excitement of the Kentucky Derby right here to Fort Morgan for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser! This isn’t your average gala—prepare for a night of high-stakes fun where the community comes together to fuel the next generation of local legends.🚀 Small Grants, Big ImpactEvery dollar raised through the Jockey Challenge goes directly to the Morgan County Diversification Foundation Business Grant Program. We created this foundation to strengthen our local entrepreneurs by boosting competitiveness and diversity in Morgan County-based businesses.🏇 Choose Your Move:Nominate a Jockey ($120): Put a friend, boss, or local leader in an inflatable horse costume! Your fee includes "Decoration Rights"—deck out that horse with your company logo or a hilarious theme.Pass the Baton ($75): Got nominated but have stage fright? Pay the "Chicken Out" fee to decline the race and name your successor!Whether you're here to race or just enjoy the Southern-inspired bites and open bar, you're helping Morgan County grow. See the chaos live at The Block on May 1st! 🥂✨

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