A community leadership development program provided by the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
WHY LEADERSHIP COFFEE COUNTY
Leadership Coffee County is organized by the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce to develop community-minded business and civic leaders. This dynamic program is designed to enhance the skills, connections, and knowledge of emerging and established leaders, enabling them to better serve in our communities, workplaces, and organizations.
Leadership Coffee County provides an interactive learning experience that offers valuable insight and a deeper perspective of the issues that impact our area’s economic prosperity and quality of life.
what you will gain
Participants experience the realities, opportunities, and challenges of the greater Enterprise area. Sessions move to various locations throughout Coffee County to provide participants with a unique opportunity to explore various sectors that play an integral role in our community such as government, economic development, public safety, and education through a series of tours, panels, and speakers.
Leadership Coffee County fosters and builds lasting professional and business contacts that will benefit you and your employees now and in the future. It is a proven learning experience for established businesses and rising community leaders.
criteria
Any Enterprise Chamber of Commerce member in good standing is eligible to nominate one prospective applicant, to include themselves, for participation in the Leadership Coffee County program. Applications must be submitted on the forms provided by Leadership Coffee County and must be received in office by the prescribed deadline.
Unless the applicant is self-employed, the applicant’s employer is required to endorse the application, as the applicant’s participation will require time away from work for full session days. Additional volunteer hours are required to complete the program, which may require limited, but additional, time away from work.
All class positions are open each year, and application does not guarantee selection. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Selected applicants should exemplify all or most of the following: high standards of personal integrity, dedication to excellence in the workforce, personal goals, or a demonstration of community achievements.
commitment
To complete Leadership Coffee County, selected applicants are expected to make a commitment to the program to attend Orientation and each of the nine full-day sessions during the months of January through October, participate in the planning and execution of the class project, attend an Enterprise City Council or a Coffee County Commissioners Board meeting.
Class participants are also required to complete individual volunteer hours to the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
Class days are usually the second Wednesday of each month and run from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., unless otherwise specified.
tuition
If accepted into the program, you or your employer/sponsor will be responsible for your tuition, which will be due prior to your Orientation Day.
Tuition is $595 and will cover all program costs, including food, transportation, LCC logo shirt, and staff time.
Tuition is non-refundable, in whole or in part, in the event that the applicant fails to complete the program for any reason.
The Leadership Coffee County 2025 Class is presented by:
Legacy Leader Sponsor
HOW DO I APPLY?
Complete the Leadership Coffee County application and submit to the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
Applications may be mailed to: Enterprise Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Coffee County, PO Box 310577, Enterprise, AL 36331. Hand delivered to our office located at: 553 Glover Ave, Enterprise, AL 36330. Or Emailed to: Info@EnterpriseAlabama.com. Applications must be turned in by November 18, 2024.
For additional questions, call us at (334) 347-0581.