Leadership Paragould 2.0 is an exclusive alumni experience designed for graduates of Leadership Paragould from the past 30 years.
This two-day, immersive program gives alumni the opportunity to reconnect with their community and experience Paragould through a fresh perspective. Think of it as a condensed, fast-paced version of the year-long Leadership Paragould program: built specifically for leaders who have already completed the program but want to see what's changed, what's coming next, and how Paragould is moving forward.
Participants will go beyond the typical tour with hands-on experiences, behind-the-scenes access, conversations with community decision-makers, and exclusive tours of places and projects most residents never get to see.
February 18-19, 2027
Two days. Thirty years of alumni. One updated, behind-the-scenes look at Paragould.
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Event Details
February 18-19, 2027
Thursday & Friday
Thursday Evening Networking
Network at The Station in Downtown Paragould with live dueling pianos!
What You'll Experience
Over two days, participants will be immersed in current industry including:
- Manufacturing
- Fire & Police
- Agriculture
- Education
- Healthcare
- Quality of Life
Schedule
Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, February 18
AM Location: The Station powered by First National Bank / Power Plant
- 7:30 AM – Breakfast
- 8:00 AM – Welcome: Judge Rusty McMillon & Mayor Josh Agee
- 8:15 AM – Leadership Development Talk: Matt Knight
- 9:00 AM – Load Buses
- 9:30 AM – Industry Tours (Rotation)
- 11:30 AM – Head to lunch at PMU on buses
- 12:00 PM – Lunch at PMU: Update on Utilities
- 1:30 PM – Depart for Mini Fire and Police Academies (Rotation)
- 5:00–7:00 PM – The Station Happy Hour
Friday, February 19
Meet at Crossing (Downtown Paragould)
- 7:30 AM – Breakfast at Crossing
- 7:45 AM – Welcome, Downtown Paragould discussion and upcoming events
- 7:55 AM – Depart to Schools and the GIN (Rotation)
- 12:45 PM – Depart to Crossing
- 1:00 PM – Lunch: State of Healthcare
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2:00 PM – Parks and Quality of Life (Rotation)
Labor Park – James KashakSr. Bees – Carol FleszarHarmon Park – Mayor Agee & Tara Sexton
- 5:00 PM – Event concludes
T-Shirt Included
Every registration includes this commemorative Leadership Paragould 2.0 t-shirt: A Blueprint of Past Leadership Shaping Our Present Community.
Reconnect. Renew. Lead.
Leadership Paragould 2.0 is about reconnecting leaders, renewing their knowledge of the community, and inspiring the next chapter of leadership in Paragould.
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