From staff reports
The Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the 32 members of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2023, the 38th class in the local leadership program.
The program, founded in 1985, each year allows a select group of local leaders to build community trustee leadership through an in-depth view of cultural, economic, historic, social, educational, environmental and government resources.
According to the Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce website, “Leadership Beaufort connects participants with prominent civic, business and government leaders. It is an interactive process for the ‘movers and shakers.’”
Applications are taken during April and May of each year. After an interview process, participants of the class are typically announced by the first week in July.
Those chosen usually meet the first Friday of every month between October and April, usually from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at various locations. Topics covered will include History, Quality of Life, Environment, Economy, Public Services and Health, Law, Education and Government.
The program begins and ends with weekend retreats.
Organizers look for a diverse group in hopes of reflecting the population of the greater Beaufort area, including a variety of age groups, cultures, men and women, persons new to the area as well as longtime residents, different professions, etc.
Editor’s Note: In the interest of transparency, The Island News Editor Mike McCombs is a member of the Leadership Beaufort Class of 2023. Jeff Evans, Publisher of The Island News, is a graduate of the Leadership Beaufort program.
