Leadership Bulloch graduation

About Leadership Bulloch­

Leadership Bulloch (LB) is the premier adult development initiative of the Statesboro Bulloch Chamber of Commerce. This immersive program exposes business leaders to an in-depth understanding of both the opportunities and challenges shaping our community while nurturing and honing their leadership skills. Engaging in Leadership Bulloch promises participants profound personal and professional growth in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Class members will develop a high-level of community awareness as they engage in the ten-month program. Each month, participants will dedicate a day to exploring a diverse array of topics, ranging from regional economics, healthcare and public safety, education, workforce dynamics, demographics, diversification, and agribusiness. Additionally, each class adopts a project that makes a positive impact on our community.

​Program Mission

Leadership Bulloch educates, equips, and empowers community leaders who are committed to shaping the future of our community.

Defining the class

  • Class members are individuals with an interest in serving in our community and who have demonstrated leadership qualities in their present and past work and volunteer capacities
  • Class members represent the various geographic areas and demographic groups (racial, ethnic, and socio-economic) of Bulloch County

Program Goals and Learning Outcomes

  • Cultivate leadership capabilities among participants by offering comprehensive insights into city and county dynamics
  • Stimulate communication among current and future leaders​​
  • Emphasize personal and professional growth, including the enhancement of leadership and teamwork proficiencies
  • Address conflict resolution strategies
  • Enhance emotional intelligence
  • Build and sustain collaborative relationships within our community
  • Promote mutual understanding, respect, and trust by engaging with individuals from varied backgrounds
  • Facilitate opportunities for volunteerism and community engagement, enabling participants to actively contribute to community improvement efforts

Application Process

  • The completed application
  • A signed program commitment form
  • A signed employer authorization form
  • A digital professional headshot
  • Two references

NOTE: Applying for the Leadership Bulloch program does NOT guarantee acceptance. Class selection is a competitive process and in-person interviews may be conducted. A selection committee will notify all applicants of their status.

Leadership Bulloch Tuition

Statesboro-Bulloch Chamber Members: $1,400

Non-Statesboro Bulloch Chamber Members: $1,750

Tuition is payable upon selection of class members. (Tuition is not due until the applicant is officially notified of their acceptance into the Leadership Bulloch class.)

Tuition is non-refundable, non-transferable and is the responsibility of the class member upon acceptance into the class, even if the class member changes employment during the year. The class member may continue to participate in Leadership Bulloch, but the new employer will not receive recognition.

Employer Authorization

Full support from the applicant‘s employer is necessary to be able to effectively participate in Leadership Bulloch.

Program Commitment

There will be a mandatory Meet the Class Reception (mid-August) and a mandatory Overnight Retreat (late August). Monthly leadership days will occur September through April, with graduation scheduled in May. Hours for the Leadership Days are typically 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Childcare should be considered before agreeing to participate in this program as arriving late and leaving early for childcare will not be excused.

Absence Policy

Meet the Class and the overnight retreat are mandatory. No exceptions. Class members must spend the night at the retreat.

Class members must attend all leadership days to graduate. However, members may have one excused absence with no consequences. Participants missing more than one session may remain in the class, but will not graduate in the spring. They will be required to make up that Leadership Day the following year to attain the status of graduate of Leadership Bulloch.

Participants missing more than two sessions will be immediately dismissed from the program, with no refund of tuition.

  • Absence of four (4) hours or more constitutes a full day.
  • Absence of less than four (4) hours constitutes a half day.

Regular homework assignments, including attendance at specific Statesboro Bulloch Chamber and City/County government functions, and a class project will require additional hours outside of normal class meetings.

Schedule

  • Mid-August – Meet the Class (mandatory)
  • Late August weekend – Overnight Retreat
  • September – Demographics & Diversification
  • October – Agribusiness
  • November – Healthcare & Public Safety
  • December – City/County Operations, Business & Industry
  • January – Education & Workforce
  • February – Day at the Capitol
  • March – Regional Economics
  • April – Tourism, History & Culture
  • May – Graduation (mandatory)