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Now in its 32nd year, Leadership Calhoun County (LCC) is a program of the Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce, designed to prepare and build upon leadership resources within our entire county. Each class is comprised of leaders and emerging leaders from this area. This ten month program is exclusive to Chamber Members only. Applicants complete an application and interview to be considered for the 24 class member slots. The chosen class then completes community service hours, a program of work and out of class assignments before graduating from the program in May.
Inside This Issue New Members.................................2 Renewals...........................................3 LCC Class 0f 2017..........................5 YLCC class of 2017....................6 2017 Business Awards Nominees.......9 May Recap...................................... 10 Community Calendar.................. 12 Chamber Calendar...................... 14
“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Team Building & Orientation Day brings the classmates together quickly. From trust falls to climbing walls, they realize each other’s strengths and weaknesses and organize to do what’s best for the group as a whole. Learn to be a strong communicator. From personality test summaries, classmates compare styles of thinking, response and problem solving with their classmates. The program of work also includes a “how to” for media interviews in times of crisis and success.
Recipient of Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama Accredited Alabama Chamber of Commerce distinction
May 2017
Begin with a vision and follow it through. Class members participate in in depth tours of the Center for Domestic Preparedness, the Anniston Army Depot and area Healthcare providers, some of this county’s largest employers. These tours also allow class members to hear challenges and success from the leaders of these organizations. Each class is also introduced to the various sized industries that made our community home, showcasing the diverse economy we have. They also tour small businesses, meeting and hearing from continued on page 4