Bedford County Chamber of Commerce
125 South Juliana Street  |  Bedford, PA 15522
Phone: (814) 623-2233   |   Fax: (814) 623-6089
Email: info@bedfordcountychamber.org

Mission Statement:          
The Bedford County          
Chamber of Commerce          
involves and unifies          
our members to promote          
continuous improvement          
of the business climate          
in our region.         

Mission Statement

 

Youth Leadership Bedford County endows youth with the knowledge and ability to become a confident servant leader.

 

Vision Statement

 

Youth Leadership Bedford County (YLBC) offers a ten-month leadership training program for a select group of Bedford County high school sophomores.  The program consists of team building activities and leadership training sessions that create an awareness of resources, services and issues specific to Bedford County.  This program will become a pivotal life experience for the participants who will serve in leadership positions today and in the future. 

 

Key Components

 

  • To help the participants build confidence in their leadership qualities
  • To enhance the understanding of a leader’s role in the community
  • To create a meaningful dialogue and sense of teamwork among participants and current community leaders
  • To provide opportunities for students from Bedford County school districts to meet and develop a level of mutual trust and respect
  • To instill a commitment to serve others and the community
  • To improve the quality of life for all  in Bedford County by instilling the attributes of servant leadership