Now Enrolling Leadership Flagler’s 20th Class

Jan. 16, 2012 - PRLog -- The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates is currently accepting applications for Leadership Flagler, a program that prepares and inspires the leaders of tomorrow to become active community trustees. The three-month program focuses on several aspects of the community including business, government, health and human services, art and culture, agriculture and growth management.

Fifteen candidates representing a cross section of Flagler County are selected each year through a competitive selection process, which considers each applicant's demonstrated leadership skills, community involvement and willingness to invest the time and energy required by the program.  An alumni council of Leadership Flagler graduates oversees the program, selects participants and develops curriculum.  Tuition for each participant in Leadership Flagler is $500.00 for members of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce, and $700.00 for future members.  Scholarships may be available; call Winnie Costello at the Center for Business Excellence for details at 386.586.5169.

Classes meet Wednesday mornings from 8:30 a.m. until noon typically for 12 weeks.  Class members are expected to adhere to the program’s attendance policy, and to complete a community service project prior to graduation.  Last year’s class hosted a masquerade ball that raised $8,000 for two local organizations helping Flagler County students, and two years ago, graduates brought an international literacy program called Dolly's Parton's Imagination Library to Flagler County.  

Leadership Flagler is one of nearly 700 programs nationwide devoted to shaping high-profile community leaders. Since its start in 1993, Leadership Flagler has graduated more than 200 professionals.  

If you are an aspiring leader, don’t let this once-a-year opportunity pass you by!  Simply complete the application for Leadership Flagler 20 and return it to the Chamber before the deadline on Friday,  February 17.  For more information, call Rebecca DeLorenzo at 386.437.0106.

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The Flagler County Chamber of Commerce & Affiliates is a community-based not for profit organization serving and supporting Flagler County, FL businesses since 1962. The Chamber is a principal advocate for local businesses with approximately 850 members.