Meet the Current Class

A nine month B/CS Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program

Goals:
Promote and foster the development of community leaders for Brazos County

Identify and select individuals who are committed to Brazos County

Acquaint participants with the area's assets, needs and opportunities

Provide a forum to discuss community challenges with representatives from the industry, government, the media and human services

Stimulate leadership skills by providing an awareness of the continuous growth of Brazos County

Encourage and motivate participants to choose an area of interest for active involvement upon graduation from the program.

Build community leaders for today and tomorrow

Date:
Applications are available starting in May and are due by July 31. The program begins with a retreat that is held in late September. Sessions are usually held on the third Wednesday of every month, with a graduation banquet in May.

Location:
Throughout the program, the participants experience hands-on introductions into the workings of Brazos County at a variety of on-site locations.

Cost:
Tuition is $750 for Chamber members and $850 for non-Chamber members. Partial scholarships, based on need are available; contact (979) 260-5200 prior to application deadline.

Agenda:
The eight sessions include: local economy, state and local government, health and wellness, criminal justice, secondary education, arts and culture, leadership and higher education.

For additional information or to request an application please contact the Chamber office at (979) 260-5200.