CANTON, GA (August 1, 2025) – The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is currently accepting nominations for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2026. Coordinated each year by the Chamber, Leadership Cherokee boasts more than 730 graduates since the program’s inception in 1987. “A community engagement program, Leadership Cherokee produces experienced leaders for business, civic and political roles in our community,” shared Neil Blackman, Principal, Corblu Ecology Group, LLC, and 2025 Chamber Board Chair.
Leadership Cherokee aims to expand your knowledge and appreciation of Cherokee County. “Monthly programs for the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2026 will focus on a variety of topics such as education, justice, infrastructure, public safety, healthcare, government, tourism, social services and economic development,” announced Jamie Gianfala, Chief of Police, City of Ball Ground, and 2026 Leadership Cherokee Chair.
Nominations for the prestigious Leadership Cherokee program will be accepted through October 1st. Based upon the number of applications submitted, the Chamber will determine the number of candidates to be interviewed. The class, which varies in size each year, will be chosen in November with the program running January to September 2026 at a cost of $1,100 for Chamber members and $1,350 for non-Chamber members.
For further information regarding Leadership Cherokee or to receive a nomination form, please contact the Chamber office at 770-345-0400 or e-mail the Chamber at Leadership@CherokeeChamber.com.
The mission of the Cherokee County Chamber, a Georgia Certified Chamber of Commerce, is to promote business to expand the economy and enrich the community.
