Leadership Jackson
Through this Leadership program, the Jackson County Area Chamber of Commerce strives to develop leaders. Upon graduating the program, participants have gained the skills to use towards helping the community, their employers and themselves for the better. Throughout the program, participants are exposed to many of the vital parts of what makes a community successful.
The Nomination and Application Process
Leadership Jackson applicants are nominated, complete an application process, and are selected by the Leadership Jackson Advisory Board.
Nominations for the Class of 2026 will be open from April 16Â - May 14, 2025. Starting April 16, you will be able to access the nomination form on the chamber's homepage www.jacksoncountyga.com, it will be posted on our social media, or you may email Melissa Britt and request one using her contact info listed below. Those nominated who want to be considered for the class will be emailed an application to complete and those applications are due May 21, 2025.
There are no exceptions for nomination or application deadlines.
For more information on participating in future Leadership Jackson Classes, please contact the chamber, or email Melissa Britt at mbritt@jacksoncountyga.com.
Session Dates for the Incoming LJ Class of 2026:
October 9, 2025
November 13, 2025
January 8, 2026
February 12, 2026
March 12, 2026
April 9, 2026 ***Please hold April 9 and April 16. Date will be confirmed soon.
May 14, 2026
June 11, 2026
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