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Leadership Anson
It’s time for another Leadership Anson class.
The Anson County Chamber of Commerce and the Leadership Anson Oversight Committee is pleased to announce that recruitment is underway for the Leadership Anson Class of 2025.
The program is designed to develop future leaders who will assume roles of responsibility in the workplace or in the community. Since its beginning in 1998, the Leadership Anson program has graduated more than 400 participants. This six-month leadership program provides participants with an overview of the theories and concepts of leadership, and a knowledge of the opportunities of governmental agencies and community organizations at work in the county. Existing leaders and community volunteers are encouraged to apply.
The 2025 program will begin with an all-day retreat in January and continue every other Tuesday beginning February through June, with Graduation being held in early-June.
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Some memorable comments from our graduates included:
"I'm reminded why I live in Anson County." — Holly Stegall
"This program gave me hope." — Katie Scarborough
"I had no idea of the amazing people that live in Anson County." — Emily Hasty
"It's been a wonderful, wonderful, wonderful opportunity, and I am probably Anson County's biggest cheerleader." — Rebecca Berry
"It's so nice to see so much positivity." — Hailey Cummings
"We made full use of our time every day." — Katie Scarborough
"Creating my first set of friendships in the area." — Susan Noyes
Anson Chamber Graduates - 2025 Class of Leadership Anson
What an incredible luncheon celebrating the Leadership Anson Class of 2026! With more than 40 participants and guests in attendance, the event was a wonderful reflection of a year spent learning, growing, and discovering all that makes Anson County special.
Graduates for 2026: Alecia Strawn, Angela Salazar, Hailey Cummings, Monica Wall, Eric Howell, Holly Stegall, Rebecca Berry, Emily Hasty, Katie Scarborough, Marla Barbee, Melinda Spencer, Renee Dennis, Susan Noyes, Charlotte Gardner.