07/22/2026
Have you ever wanted to learn more about Blount County, connect with community leaders, and make a lasting difference where you live and work?
Applications are now open for the 2026-2027 Leadership Blount County Class!
Leadership Blount County is designed for individuals who are interested in learning about, improving, and serving the Blount County community. Whether you're an emerging leader, a business professional, nonprofit volunteer, educator, or simply someone who wants to become more involved, this program offers a unique opportunity to experience our community firsthand.
Throughout the program, participants visit organizations and communities across the county, hear from local leaders, and gain a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing Blount County. Along the way, you'll build valuable relationships with fellow participants who share a passion for making our community even stronger.
Our mission is to foster leadership skills, encourage community involvement, and inspire positive change throughout Blount County.
Program Details
• Nine monthly sessions
• Second Wednesday of each month, September through May
• Meet at the Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce office at 8:00 a.m.
• Most sessions conclude by 2:30 p.m.
• State Government Session & Montgomery Field Trip (Date TBA) – This session may be scheduled on a different day and will return later than 2:30 p.m.
Program Topics
• Education
• Public Safety & Court Systems
• Healthcare & Social Services
• Local Government
• Nonprofits
• Economic & Community Development
• State Government (including a field trip to Montgomery)
• Tourism
• Agriculture
• The Arts & Leadership Blount County Graduation Ceremony (May)
The program fee is $400, which includes lunches and transportation for scheduled field trips.
Employer sponsorship is encouraged, and many participants have their registration fee paid by their employer. If your organization would like to sponsor your participation, we're happy to provide an invoice upon request.
Please complete the attached application and return it with your payment to:
Blount-Oneonta Chamber of Commerce
110 1st Avenue East
Oneonta, AL 35121
If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us at [email protected]. or [email protected]
Space is limited, so we encourage you to apply early!
"Leadership Blount County gave me a greater appreciation for our community and connected me with leaders and friends I'll have for years to come."
— Alex Faulkner, Faulkner Turf Management
The Leadership Blount County application is attached as a PDF. If this opportunity isn't the right fit for you, please consider forwarding this email and application to an employee, coworker, friend, or someone you know who is passionate about Blount County. We would love your help in identifying and developing the next generation of community leaders.
We hope you'll join us for another exciting year of Leadership Blount County!
https://www.blountoneontachamber.org/visitblount #!event/register/2026/9/9/2026-2027-leadership-blount-class
