Leadership Oconee

Chamber Program

Since 2005, Leadership Oconee County has been fostering community leadership through education, connection, and hands-on collaboration. This annual program equips emerging and existing leaders with the skills, knowledge, and vision to make a lasting impact in Oconee County. Participants explore key county issues, develop leadership strategies, and complete impactful projects for local non-profits.

Join us in supporting the future leaders of Oconee County! Explore sponsorship opportunities below to help us continue building a thriving community.

2005

Year
Established

323

Program
Graduates

22

Community
Projects

Benefits

Participants will:

  • Enhance and build upon their personal and professional leadership skills
  • Expand awareness and appreciation for challenges and opportunities
  • Improve communication skills
  • Develop a network of connections in the community
  • Clarify their vision
  • Be empowered to succeed

Employers will:

  • See enhanced potential from participants through exposure to broadened perspectives
  • Open the doors to greater corporate/organizational community involvement and visibility
  • Create additional opportunities to influence a positive change
  • Increase employee engagement
  • Nurture future leaders

2026 Applications Now Open

Sponsorship - $5,000

Includes:

  • Exclusive Sponsorship
  • Two (2) included program participants
  • Logo on All marketing materials
  • Logo on Leadership Oconee County webpage with active link
  • Mentioned at all related and member events
  • Logo on t-shirts and any other materials given to participants during the program including program binders
  • Press release to local media regarding Chamber partnership
  • Announcement of partnership in The Journal and on 94.1 the Lake
  • Verbal and Visual recognition at Graduation Dinner
  • eNewsletter Recognition
  • Logo on all program correspondence with partners and hosts

Sponsorship - $2,500

Includes:

  • Exclusive Sponsorship per industry
  • One included program participant
  • Logo on ALL marketing materials
  • Logo on Leadership Oconee County webpage with active link
  • Mentioned at all related and member events
  • Logo on materials given to participants during the program including program binders
  • Press release to local media regarding Chamber partnership
  • Announcement of partnership in The Journal and on 94.1 the Lake
  • Recognition at Graduation Dinner
  • eNewsletter Recognition
  • Logo on all program correspondence with partners and hosts

Graduation Sponsorship - $1,000

Includes:

  • Logo featured on marketing materials, the event program, table signage, and other event-related materials
  • Signage and/or display table at the event, plus a table for 6 on graduation day
  • Press release to local media announcing the Graduation sponsorship, plus announcements in The Journal and on 94.1 The Lake
  • Recognition at the Graduation Dinner, along with eNewsletter recognition
  • Opportunity to speak at the event