Greater Vidalia Leadership Graduates Latest Class
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The Greater Vidalia Chamber graduated its 32nd class of leaders on Friday, April 10, as participants gave presentations on the things that they learned during the Greater Vidalia Leadership Program and how that knowledge has helped to equip them throughout their leadership journeys.
The class first began the program last August, as 16 local professionals met for orientation to learn more about themselves and their leadership styles. Following that orientation, the class met once a month to explore local businesses and industries throughout the area, including Agribusiness, Education, Government, Culture and Leisure Services, Health and Social Services, and Economic Development. Each session was designed to highlight the inner workings of the community and how participants can engage with personal topics of interest around them.
Class members also worked to complete service projects outside of the class, where they raised funding for local nonprofit organizations and helped to better the community by investing in individuals throughout the community.
Several local businesses, school systems, and industries were represented in this year’s class, including Vidalia City Schools, Vidalia Cornerstone Church, Memorial Health Meadows Hospital, Chickfil- A of Vidalia, STS Group, Community Hospice, Dot Foods, Toombs County Schools, The Tillery Firm, Parlor Marketing, Montgomery County Development Authority, Ameris Bank, Robert Toombs Christian Academy, Toombs County Tax Assessors, and Walmart.
The Leadership Class is overseen by Chairs Jordan Robins and Clint Hutcheson, who are both graduates of the program. Both Robins and Hutcheson spoke on the success they had seen throughout the participants’ activities in recent months and the impact of the program on the local area.
“I am amazed at each class member’s engagement and their willingness to dig in to the community in order to make impactful changes making our area a great place to live, work, and play,” Robins emphasized.
Hutcheson added, “There are many facets that make this program valuable and it would not be possible without the many businesses and individuals who sponsor and volunteer with the program, furthering the mission of the longstanding program.”
Nominations are currently open for the 20262027 Leadership Class. To nominate a leader, or to learn more about the program, contact Dana Brown at (912) 537-4466.
