A Partnership of the Chambers of Commerce of Clemson, Easley, Liberty, Pickens,
and the Leadership Pickens County Board of Regents

About Leadership Pickens County

Purpose
The purpose of Leadership Pickens County is to create a continuing leadership in Pickens County through the Chambers of Commerce and Leadership Pickens County Board of Regents by equipping participants with skills and knowledge and encouraging them to participate in the decision making process in Pickens County.

Program Goals

  • Identify and select highly motivated, emerging leaders with a willingness to commit to their county and to participate in the program.
  • Educate, inform and challenge participants concerning needs and opportunities of the community, county, and state.
  • Provide a blend of public/private participants to build working relationships and friendships.
  • Provide training on personal leadership skills.
  • Identify, address and find solutions to issues in the community.

Program
The program consists of nine regularly scheduled sessions from September through May. Most sessions will be held the first Tuesday of each month from 8:30am - 4:00pm. The size of the class is limited.

Sessions address such topics as personal leadership skills, group dynamics, the environment and infrastructure, economic development and land use planning, local and state government, education, social systems, health care, communications, recreation and tourism.

Sessions are held in locations around the county. Participants must attend eight of the nine sessions, including the first session, in order to meet the requirements of the program.

Participants
Leadership Pickens County is open to anyone who lives or works in Pickens County. Persons interested in leadership Pickens County may apply directly or be nominated by an employer, member of the Chamber, or other individuals or organizations. Leadership Pickens County seeks to maintain a geographical, occupational, ethnic and gender blend among participants. A selection committee will review applications and make final decisions based on individual potential to meet program goals. Applications are available at each Chamber Office in Pickens County.