Leadership Cherokee Opens Nomination Process

Staff Report

The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the Leadership Cherokee class of 2015.

Sponsored each year by the Chamber, Leadership Cherokee boasts more than 510 graduates since the program’s inception in 1987.

“Leadership Cherokee produces experienced leaders for business, civic and political roles in our community,” stated Lewis Cline, Bank of North Georgia and 2014 Chamber Chair.

Monthly programs for the Leadership Cherokee class will include a variety of topics such as education, justice, infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, government tourism, social services and economic development.

Nominations for the prestigious program will be accepted through Oct. 1. Following an application and interview process, the class – which varies in size each year - will be chosen in November. The cost for the nine-month program, which starts January 2015 and ends in September 2015, is $750 for Chamber members and $950 for non-member.

Non-chamber member tuition includes a $175 credit towards Chamber membership. For more information regarding Leadership Cherokee or to receive a nomination form, contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or Info@CherokeeChamber.com.