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Leadership Cleveland County

Leadership Cleveland County is a program sponsored by the Cleveland County Chamber to develop informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic and progressive leadership for Cleveland County. It is an in-depth study of personal and group leadership dynamics, involving activities designed to illustrate positive leadership opportunities.

Participation in the program leads to personal and professional development, lasting friendships, and good business contacts.

The John Maxwell book Developing the Leader Within You will be a focus for most of the leadership topics during the 2007-2008 program.

Participants are required to attend an all-day retreat and eight of the nine full-day sessions. Participants will be out of the office nine or ten days during the program.

Participants are allowed only one absence from a day event (one full day or two half-days). Any absence from a Leadership Cleveland County event should be reported to the Chamber in advance. Any participant who does not fulfill the attendance requirement will not graduate from the program.

The first Leadership Class began in 1989-90, and the program has remained strong since that time. For a list of previous Leadership participants who may be able to serve on your organization’s board, please contact the Chamber at (704) 487-8521.

Day topics include: Day Retreat (Topic: “Influence”); County History Day (“Priorities”); Government Day (“Integrity”); Human Services Day (“Creating Positive Change”); Healthcare Day (“Problem Solving”); Education Day (“Attitude”); Industry Day (“People”); Small Business Day (“Vision”); Parks & Recreation Day (“Self-Discipline”); and Graduation Celebration (“Staff Development”).

Businesses are encouraged to send a member of their staff. Tuition is $645 for Chamber members and $765 for non-members. Partial scholarships are available and can be applied for by indicating so on the application. For an application, please call the Chamber at (704) 487-8521.