Featured in the Independent Tribune on August 27, 2022.
The Chamber, Leading Business in Cabarrus is proud to announce the 35 participants in the Leadership Cabarrus, Class of 2023.
The civic leadership program, sponsored by Duke Energy, is designed for business, nonprofit and community leaders to learn more about the assets, challenges, resources and needs within the Cabarrus County region.
Through a series of monthly class days from September through May, members are introduced to and examine how leadership in the historical, educational, economic, governmental and cultural segments work together to preserve and advance Cabarrus County and its citizens. Additionally, the class works together to produce a legacy service project that benefits the community.
“Leadership Cabarrus has been a signature program of the Chamber since 1989, and we couldn’t be prouder of it, the wonderful alumni that pilot the steering committee, and the class participants,” said Barbi Jones, executive director, The Chamber. “Our graduates are always amazed at the depth of community knowledge they amass, along with professional and personal connections. Through the years, the classes’ legacy projects have added quality of life benefits ranging from recreational opportunities, nonprofit program enhancements and educational support.”
Duke Energy is the title sponsor for Leadership Cabarrus.
“Duke is proud of the communities we serve, and we are happy to invest in the The Chamber and this meaningful program that develops our communities’ and businesses’ future leaders,” said Randy Welch, Duke Energy district manager, government and community relations.
Academy Bus serves as the Transportation Sponsor for the class, providing coach service on class days.
Leadership Cabarrus, Class of 2023 will begin its year with a two-day retreat including team building exercises with Capstone Climbing and Adventures, reviewing the latest Cabarrus County’s Needs Assessment and participating in a diversity, equity and inclusion workshop facilitated by Dr. Elizabeth Dickinson, clinical associate professor of management and corporate communication and associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The monthly days will run September through May.
For more information about Leadership Cabarrus, visit: cabarrus.biz/leadership
