Leadership Rome (LR) is Rome/Floyd County’s signature leadership program offered through the Rome Floyd Chamber. LR is a skills-building program that aims to develop emerging community leaders while providing an educational experience emphasizing social and community awareness. Upon completion of the program, LR participants will walk away with the knowledge and skills to focus their talents on the best service to the Rome/Floyd County community.

Leadership Rome Mission

LR’s mission is to develop the leadership skills of current and emerging community leaders by providing diverse opportunities for professional development, education, community involvement, and networking.

Leadership Rome Curriculum

Throughout the 10-month program, LR participants must attend (attendance is strictly enforced) and complete a required retreat, nine monthly sessions, a collaborative class project, and a variety of enrichment activities all designed to educate them on critical issues facing the community while also providing opportunities for deeper involvement in and around the Rome/Floyd community. During the program, participants can expect to:

■ Develop and fine-tune leadership skills

■ Enhance knowledge of the Rome/Floyd community through educational hands-on experiences and exclusive interactions with community decision-makers

■ Gain valuable insight into critical issues facing the community and learn how to get involved to make a difference

■ Build a lasting network of civic-minded leaders

To learn more about this Chamber Member program, reach out to the chamber at 706-291-7663.