SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Applications are now being accepted for those interested in being a part of the award-winning Leadership Saratoga program.

Sponsored by the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, this popular program is dedicated to the development of leaders who will serve their communities today and in the future.

The purpose of Leadership Saratoga is to inform and educate members of the community who want to ensure its success by giving of their time, talents, energy and expertise. This is often in a volunteer capacity such as serving on a board of an impact sector organization, a board of education, a land use board or becoming an elected official. Since the program’s inception in 1985, nearly 700 graduates have completed the program.

The 2024-2025 Leadership Saratoga program will run from September 2024 to May 2025. Program participants are engaged in a nine-month cohort with other participants where they explore team dynamics, leadership, creative problem solving, strategic planning, communications, board governance, development and quality of life, education systems, government and more. Insider tours and experiences, case studies and group service projects are also part of this dynamic development program.

The application period, including interviews, is open through May 31, 2024. Advisory Board members from leading area companies and organizations help to review applications and conduct interviews for the program. Advisory Board members for this application period are:   Theresa Agresta, Culture Talk; David Collins, D.A. Collins Companies; Libby Clark, Bonacio Construction, Inc.; Carmine DeCrescente, DeCrescente Distributing; David DeMarco, Saratoga National Bank & Trust Co.; Maggie Fronk, Wellspring; Rajat Ghoshal, Polyset Company; Jaclyn Hakes, MJ Engineering and Land Surveying, P.C.; Chad Kiesow, Stewart's Shops; Jason Lynch, Pallette Stone; Tara Anne Pleat, Wilcenski & Pleat PLLC; Amy Smith, Saratoga Arms Hotel; and Brian Straughter, Turf Hotels.

Anyone interested in learning more about Leadership Saratoga or considering applying to be a member of the class of 2024-2025 can visit www.LeadershipSaratoga.org for additional information.

About the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce: Since 1918, the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce has been opening doors and closing deals for businesses throughout the Saratoga County community. Guided by a strong and sustainable vision, the Chamber leads the way in maintaining and strengthening a healthy business climate, initiating constructive community action, and creating a community where all can thrive.

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