For the City Times 

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Director of Talent Development at Portage County Business Council Kayla Rombalski has been selected by the Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (ACCE) to participate in a 10-month professional development program designed to assist in education and talent development in the community.

The Fellowship for Education & Talent Development is an immersive executive development program that provides chamber of commerce professionals the ability to interact with peers, ACCE staff, and national experts. Through a combination of in-person and virtual activities, fellows will be given a deep dive into the cutting-edge theories, approaches and best practices in talent development.

“Portage County Business Council (PCBC) is excited that Kayla was selected from applicants across the country. Our talent development and education strategies are strong locally and what Kayla gets from this will enhance our ability to create stronger partnerships and grow our K-16 programs,” said Todd Kuckkahn, PCBC executive director.

Throughout the program, participants will focus on addressing specific education attainment or workforce development issues in their communities.

ACCE’s Fellowship for Education and Talent Development is designed to advance a chamber of commerce’s goals and ultimately develop and execute a plan for specific education and talent development objectives.

Leaders selected to participate in the 2019-20 Fellowship represent Grand Rapids, MI; Rogers, AK; Orlando, FL; Huntsville, AL, Green Bay, WI; McKinney, TX; Hickory, NC; Rochester, NY; Ocala, FL; Newnan, GA; Lubbock, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Wake Forest, NC; Stamford, CT; Stevens Point, WI; Albany, NY; Fitchburg, MA; Memphis, TN; Springfield, MO;  York, PA; Columbia, TN; and San Jose, CA.