Nine days that change how you see this county.

What the program is

Leadership Coffee County connects participants to the people, places and issues shaping Coffee County through immersive, hands-on learning: facility tours, panel discussions with decision-makers, and interactive presentations. Over nine months, a class of leaders from across the county's employers builds the kind of understanding, and the kind of relationships, you cannot get from a desk.

Who it's for

Emerging and established leaders nominated by a Chamber member business in good standing. Each member business may nominate one applicant per class. An employer endorsement is required unless the applicant is self-employed. Selection is competitive and based on leadership potential, integrity and commitment to the community.

What's expected

• Attend all nine monthly sessions (third Wednesday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, February through October).
• Actively engage in the class service project.
• Participate in Chamber events during the program year.

Tuition

$595 per participant, which includes program materials, meals, transportation and all scheduled program activities.

Verified from the Chamber's Leadership Coffee County page, October 2026. The 2026 application deadline was January 26, 2026; the 2027 schedule will be confirmed by the Chamber.