Applications are due by June 23 for the Leadership Cadiz/Trigg County Chamber of Commerce Class of 2023-24, which will continue to be a program designed to develop key skills of members in the community.
The annual goal is bring together individuals of diverse backgrounds and experiences, but who also have exhibited talents for commitment, planning and follow-through.
It’s civic-oriented, and focuses on the future of Cadiz and Trigg County.
The program includes the following:
— One full day of class every month, involving various locations throughout the south western Kentucky area.
— Networking with community leaders and other leadership and non-profit organizations.
— Small group discussions.
— Facility tours.
— Community service events.
— Training in leadership skills.
— And completion of a community project in one year’s time.
The selection criteria is competitive and extensive. A committee will choose up to 20 participants for the class, beginning with a need of full support from organizations/businesses allowing their employees commit the time and effort required by the course load.
Because of the chosen honor, full attendance is mandatory — including the opening retreat, the Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and the encompassing class project. One can miss a single full session, but should make it up with the class in the following year.
Tuition helps cover meals and instructional materials used throughout the year. The cost is $250 for Chamber members, and $300 for non-members. Partial scholarships and sponsorships could be available for hardship.
Applicants will be notified by July 10 of their potential acceptance. Those not chosen should be encouraged to re-apply in following years.
Anyone seriously interested should contact Beth Sumner by phone at (270) 522-0259 or by email: beth@triggchamber.org. Applications can be printed from triggchamber.com, and mailed to Trigg County Chamber of Commerce, c/o Beth Sumner, PO Box 647, Cadiz, KY, 42211.
The 2023-24 tentative class schedule is once again robust:
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 Retreat & Orientation
Wednesday, September 20, 2023 Agriculture Day
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Community & Project Day
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Media & Heritage Day
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Government & Hospital Day
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 Education Day
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 Military Day
Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Business & Industry Day
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Tourism Day/Quality of Life
Thursday, June 20, 2024 Graduation at Annual Dinner
Recent Class Projects:
Lake Barkley State Resort Park (2012-2014)
Seven Friends Memorial (2014)
Cadiz Housing Authority Playgrounds (2014)
Trigg County Recreation Complex Horse Arena (2015)
Trigg County Recreation Complex Multipurpose Facility Research (2017)
Trigg County Senior Citizens Center Project (2018)
Cadiz Bicentennial Stage Project (2019)
Put A Roof On It Farmers Market (2022)
Lexie Bush Convention Center Stage (2023)
