Deadline Approaching for 2019-2020 Leadership Savannah Applications

June 3, 2019 — The June 23 application deadline for the 2019-2020 Leadership Savannah Class is fast approaching! The one-year program will be limited to 42 people and the selections committee is seeking representation from a cross-section of the community, including those active in business, education, the arts, religion, government, community-based organizations and ethnic and minority groups. Applicants must have the full support of their organization or corporation they represent.

Programming will consist of monthly interactive sessions lead by top community experts within their fields. Sessions will begin in September and conclude in June of 2020. Applicants will be expected to attend all of the sessions in order to graduate. Full program fees will be $2,750, with a limited number of $1,000 scholarships available based on need.

Applicants must have approval from their supervisors in order to be selected. To apply, visit the Leadership Savannah section of the Chamber website and click on the blue Apply button. The application period closes June 23. For more information on the program, contact Margaret Mary Russell at MRussell@SavannahChamber.com or 912-644-6432.

Leadership Savannah seeks to inspire individual leadership growth by providing the learning experiences that lead to a better understanding of our community and preparation for meeting community challenges of the present and future.

For media information, contact Summer Bozeman, communications manager, at SBozeman@VisitSavannah.com or 912-644-6429.

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The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce is a business organization managed by a volunteer board of directors. The Chamber encompasses Visit Savannah, Ambassadors Council, the CEO Council, Savannah Sports Council, Governmental Affairs Council, LaunchSAVANNAH, Leadership Savannah, Manufacturers and Distributors Council, Military Affairs Council, Owner’s Council, Public Relations Council, Savannah Compact Education Council, Small Business Council, Trustees Council and Visit Tybee.