2026 PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Sessions featuring: Economic Development | Natural and Cultural Resources | Planning & Infrastructure | Government | Education | Health and Well-Being | Locations will be sent to you a week in advance of each scheduled session. To successfully complete and graduate from the course, a participant can miss no more than 2 session days.
OPENING RETREAT | Friday, May 15, 2026 ( 9 am - 5 pm ) & Saturday, May 16, 2026 ( 9 am - Noon ) (attendance mandatory)
Country Club of Sapphire Valley
Alumni Social & Networking: Friday, May 15 (5:00 – 7:00 pm)
SESSION 1 Economic Development | Tuesday, June 9, 2026 ( 9 am - 5 pm )
Chimney Pond Farm - Leadership Partner
SESSION 2 Natural and Cultural Resources | Tuesday, July 14, 2026 ( 9 am - 1:30 pm)
Cashiers Historical Society - Leadership Partner
Alumni Lunch & Networking: July 14 (Noon – 1:30 pm)
SESSION 3 Planning and Infrastructure | Tuesday, August 11, 2026 ( 9 am - 5 pm )
Glenville Community Center
SESSION 4 Government | Tuesday, September 8, 2026 ( 9 am - 5 pm )
Jackson County Justice Building / Sheriff Department
BCC Mtg: Tuesday, September 15 – 6:30 PM (Cashiers)
SESSION 5 Education | Tuesday, October 13, 2026 ( 9 am - 5 pm )
Blue Ridge School | Boys & Girls Club | Summit Charter School
SESSION 6 Health and Well-Being | Tuesday, November 10, 2026 ( 9 am - 5 pm )
Camp Merrie-Woode
CLOSING DAY & GRADUATION | Tuesday, December 8, 2026 ( 9 am - 1:30 pm )
Lewis Hall at The Village Green
Alumni Lunch & Networking: December 8 (Noon – 1:30 pm)
TUITION
Tuition for Leadership Cashiers is $600. Chamber members will receive a $100 discount off the regular cost of tuition. All payments are nonrefundable once the program begins. Scholarship opportunities are available if accepted to the program.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PROGRAM SPONSOR Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce
COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS Church of the Good Shepherd, Eric T. Moody CPA, ServisFirst Bank, Visions Cashiers
SESSION PARTNERS Balsam West, Country Club of Sapphire Valley, Southwestern Community College, Western Carolina University
LEADERSHIP PARTNERS Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library, Cashiers Lake - Daniel Communities, Cashiers Historical Society, Chimney Pond Farm, First Citizens Bank, Lonesome Valley, Micas Mountain Kitchen, Zoller Hardware
Special Thanks to: Blue Ridge School & Early College, Boys & Girls Club of the Plateau, Camp Merrie-Woode, Cornucopia, Crossroads Custard, Glenville Community Center, Slopeside Tavern, Summit Charter School, The Laurel Magazine, The Local, The Village Green, The Village Pantry, The Zookeeper