Leadership Cherokee Nominees Sought For 2020 Class

CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2020. Sponsored each year by the Chamber, Leadership Cherokee boasts more than 625 graduates since the program’s inception in 1987.

“Leadership Cherokee, a community engagement program, produces experienced leaders for business, civic and political roles in our community,” stated John Barker, owner of Delphi Global Technology and 2019 Chamber Chair.

“Monthly programs for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2020 will include a variety of topics such as education, justice, infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, government tourism, social services and economic development,” said Linda Lullie, owner of Inspired 2 Design, and Incoming Chair of the 2020 Leadership Cherokee program.

Nominations for the prestigious Leadership Cherokee program will be accepted through Oct. 1. Based upon the number of applications received, the Chamber will determine the number of candidates who will receive an interview. The class – which varies in size each year - will be chosen in November. Cost for this nine-month program that begins in Jan. 2020 and concludes in Sept. 2020, is $750 for Chamber members and $950 for non-Chamber members.

For further information regarding Leadership Cherokee or to receive a nomination form, contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or e-mail the Chamber at Info@CherokeeChamber.com.

The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia Certified Chamber of Commerce, is to
promote business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life.