A community leadership development program provided by the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
Lead Where You Live.
Connecting leaders to the people, places, and issues shaping Coffee County.
Why Leadership Coffee County
Leadership Coffee County (LCC) is a premier leadership development program of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce designed to equip emerging and established leaders with the skills, connections, and community insight needed to make a lasting impact.
Participants gain firsthand exposure to the people, industries, and issues shaping Coffee County — strengthening their ability to lead confidently in their workplaces and communities.
What Will You Gain
Leadership Coffee County offers an immersive, hands-on learning experience that explores the realities, opportunities, and challenges impacting our region’s economic vitality and quality of life.
Through full-day sessions held at locations throughout Coffee County, participants will:
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Engage directly with community and industry leaders
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Explore key sectors including government, economic development, public safety, and education
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Participate in tours, panel discussions, and interactive presentations
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Build meaningful professional and business relationships that last well beyond the program
LCC is designed to broaden perspectives, deepen civic understanding, and inspire informed, engaged leadership.
Who Can Apply
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Applicants must be members of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce in good standing
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Each member business may nominate one applicant, including themselves
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Employer endorsement is required (unless self-employed), as participation includes full-day sessions and limited volunteer commitments
Class size is limited, and selection is competitive. Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership potential, integrity, professional dedication, and a commitment to community involvement.
Program Commitment
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Participants are expected to:
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Attend all monthly program sessions
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Actively participate in the class service project
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Engage in Chamber events and select volunteer opportunities
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The program consists of nine full-day sessions, held February through October.
Sessions typically take place on the third Wednesday of each month from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuition
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$595 per participant, which includes:
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Program materials
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Meals
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Transportation
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All scheduled program activities
How to Apply
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Download and complete all requsted application details
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Submit completed applications via email or mail to:
Enterprise Chamber of Commerce
553 Glover Avenue
Enterprise, AL 36330
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📅 Application Deadline: January 26, 2025
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsoring Leadership Coffee County is an investment in people, leadership, and the future of Coffee County. Your support helps develop informed, engaged leaders while positioning your business in front of decision-makers, emerging professionals, and community influencers.
Leadership Coffee County sponsors gain meaningful brand visibility, opportunities to build authentic relationships, and insight into the issues shaping our local economy—all while demonstrating a commitment to workforce development and community advancement.
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Sponsorship Opportunities are exclusive to current members of the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce.
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Benefits are subject to availibility and reserved in the order which they are received.
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📅 Sponsorship Deadline: January 26, 2025
Community Impact Grant
As a core requirement of the program, each Leadership Coffee County class plans and executes a community service project that addresses a demonstrated need of a local nonprofit organization and provides a lasting, measurable benefit to the community.
The Community Impact Grant provides an opportunity for eligible nonprofit and community-based organizations to present identified community needs for consideration as the Leadership Coffee County Class of 2026 service project. Applications will be reviewed by the selection committee in collaboration with the Leadership Coffee County Class of 2026. Evaluation will consider demonstrated community need, project feasibility, available resources, fundraising potential, collaboration opportunities, and overall community impact.
2026 Applications are now open!
📅 Grant Application Deadline: January 26, 2025
Questions?
Contact the Enterprise Chamber of Commerce
📞 (334) 347-0581
Leadership Coffee County
cLASS OF 2025
cOMMUNITY sERVICE pROJECT
The Class of 2025 reviewed several Community Impact Grant applications, heard the stories of local non-profit organizations, and selected Fostering Angels as the beneficiary of the class service project.
The class worked together in the spirit of community and servant leadership to put together a silent auction to raise the funds requested for your organization’s “Neutral Ground Meeting Space” and presented a check to the organization's founder at their Graduation Celebration!
Community Impact Grant Applications for 2026 are now open!
