Ashley DeMuth Selected for U.S. Chamber Foundation Education and Workforce Fellowship Progra

Fellowship Provides State and Local Business Leaders with Opportunities to Engage Nationally on Critical Education and Workforce Issues

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Ashley DeMuth, CEO of the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center was selected to participate in the eleventh cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
 

DeMuth expressed enthusiasm for the opportunity, emphasizing the importance of workforce development in Menomonie and beyond. "I am honored to be selected for the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program and excited for the opportunity to engage with other leaders who are tackling workforce challenges across the country. Workforce development is a key priority for the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center, and this program will provide valuable insights, best practices, and connections to help strengthen our efforts. As our business community continues to face challenges related to talent attraction, childcare, housing, and workforce readiness, I look forward to applying what I learn to drive meaningful solutions that will support employers and employees alike in our region."
 

“We created the Business Leads Fellowship Program in response to the needs of our state and local chamber partners,” says Kyle Butler, Senior Manager, Programs, K-12 Education at the

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation. “They, better than anyone, see the critical link between education and economic development, and we are glad to be able to support them as they take on this critical leadership role in their community.”

Following a competitive application and selection process, DeMuth was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders to participate in the eleventh class of this program. The eight-month program, consisting of both in person and virtual meetings, will cover the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce development.

Upon completion, Business Leads Fellows will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of over 350 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives
 

For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit the program’s website.