Orange Police Leadership Training Conducted by Combat Veteran

Orange Police Department supervisors participated in leadership training conducted by Colonel (retired) Eric Lopez, founder and CEO of Arrowhead Leadership Consulting. The training was the result of an introductory meeting arranged earlier this year by the Amity Chamber of Commerce between Lopez and Orange Police Chief Robert Gagne.

Lopez provided a foundational understanding of emotional intelligence (EQ) and how it impacts leadership, team dynamics, organizational performance, and interpersonal communication skills.

Participants learned how to identify and leverage intelligence skills to improve communication, build relationships, and enhance decision-making as leaders, both internally to their organization and externally to their communities.

Lopez graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point in 1996. He was an infantry officer for 25 years with assignments in many historic units and served seven combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Arrowhead Leadership was named the Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year in 2023 by the Connecticut Small Business Association. The company helps businesses and organizations develop their leaders to improve workplace efficiency and grow profitability. To learn more, click here.

Cohen said, "Part of the Amity Chamber's mission is to engage and collaborate with the community by providing meaningful programs and educational opportunities. The Chamber offers its heartfelt thanks to Eric, Chief Gagne, and the Orange Police Department for their strong support and trust."

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The Amity Chamber of Commerce delivers distinctive value for our members, businesses, and the local communities of Orange, Woodbridge, Bethany, and surrounding municipalities by providing meaningful programs, events, advocacy, networking, and professional educational opportunities. Through these initiatives, the Chamber promotes and helps foster economic growth while demonstrating the unique value our members and the region offer. By establishing strong partnerships and through close collaboration with members, government officials, and other key stakeholders, the Chamber plays an essential role in creating a Connecticut where businesses and families work, live, and thrive.