Leadership FAQs
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership Gulf Coast is a program designed to prepare the area’s current and potential leaders for the future. The program’s goal is to understand real problems and opportunities in our community, and to create a communication network between present and emerging leaders dedicated to the improvement of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Questions about Leadership Gulf Coast may be addressed to:
Leadership Gulf Coast
Application Due May 22, 2009
Leadership Gulf Coast
11975E Seaway Road
Gulfport, MS 39503
228-604-0014
How does Leadership Gulf Coast work?
The program is designed to last for nine months beginning with a breakfast in August and an overnight retreat in September. A variety of topics will be discussed in seven one-day sessions, concluding with an overnight retreat in May.
The one-day sessions will feature experts from diverse fields. Topics to be covered include Military, Government, Human Needs & Health Services, Economic Structure of the Coast, Human Relations, Education, and Quality Of Life.
Who can participate?
Candidates for Leadership Gulf Coast may be nominated by organizations, employers, or individuals. No more than 37 men and women, representing community diversity, will be selected.
Each nominee will be expected to complete and return a detailed application.
An anonymous selection committee will review each application. Participants will be chosen on the basis of community involvement, leadership capabilities, and potential in their respective fields. Attendance at each activity is strictly enforced with only minimal absences allowed for the monthly sessions.
What Can We Expect From Leadership Gulf Coast?
One of the most important goals of Leadership Gulf Coast is creating a continuing flow of strong, community-committed alumni. The networking system developed by the program will be constantly expanded by the graduates. The prestige of the program will increase as Leadership alumni utilize their capabilities and progress into higher positions of authority in our community.
What Is The Cost of Leadership Gulf Coast?
The tuition fee is $1,325.00. As part of the learning process, participants are expected to secure their own funding. It is anticipated, however, that sponsors, employers or other involved organizations may be willing to help with this deductible expense.