Business Education Series
New for 2026! The Clermont Classroom: Business Education Series is a multi-session professional development program created by the Clermont Chamber of Commerce to equip business owners, leaders, and team members with the knowledge and tools needed to grow strong, successful organizations.
Each 90-minute class focuses on a critical area of business success—such as leadership, communication, HR, sales, marketing, finance, and emerging technologies like AI. Sessions are led by experienced professionals and designed to deliver practical, immediately applicable strategies.
Participants may register for individual classes or enroll in the full 8-class series for a comprehensive learning experience that supports personal growth, team development, and long-term business success.
Class 1: AI in Action: Stop Watching. Start Doing - Real Tools, Real Results
Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026, 8-10 am
Instructor(s): Kendra Ramirez, CEO, KR Digital and AI Agency and Kate Berner, Founder - AI Strategy & Enablement Partner, Tritelligent
Class 2: Revenue Growth by Design: Building a Sales Strategy That Scales
Date: Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8-10 am
Instructor: Sean O'Shaughnessey, CEO and President, New Sales Expert
Class 3: Make Your Mark: Building a Brand That Gets Noticed, Chosen, and Referred
Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026, 8-10 am
Instructor: Whitney L. Barkley, M.S., CEO, Speakerazzi
Class 4: Finance Fundamentals for Decision Makers
Date: Tuesday, December 8, 2026, 8-10 am
Instructor: Whitney L. Barkley, M.S., CEO, Speakerazzi
Class 5: Lead From Where You Stand: Defining Your Style, Your Voice, and Your Impact
Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 8-10 am
Instructor: Stephanie Polen, Founder, The Polen Group
Class 6: Designing Workplace Culture & Engagement: Practical Strategies for Business Leaders
Date: Thursday, February 4, 2027, 8-10 am
Instructor: Jodi Brandstetter, AI+HR Consultant, Lean Effective Talent Strategies
Class 7: From Snooze to Spark: A Facilitator's Guide to Meetings That Matter
Date: Tuesday, March 9, 2027, 8-10 am
Instructor: Catherine Salzman, Owner and Director, Heartwood Strategies
Class 8: Gentillegence in Action: Leading with Strength and Kindness Across Generations
Date: Thursday, April 1, 2027, 8-10 am
Instructor: David W. Romp, MBA, Associate Director of Partnership Development, Lindner Professional Programs, Adjunct-Assistant Professor, Lindner College of Business
