The Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for its 2025 class of Leadership Sheridan County.

Leadership Sheridan County is a program designed to inspire citizens to assume leadership roles in our community. One of more than 1,000 Chamber leadership development programs throughout the United States, Leadership Sheridan County challenges and prepares individuals from diverse backgrounds to become influential in determining the future of Sheridan County.

The goals of Leadership Sheridan County are to identify future leaders, enhance community and leadership knowledge, establish valuable connections and promote civic and community involvement.

The program, which began in 1993, now has more than 450 alumni.

Anyone over the age of 18 can participate in Leadership Sheridan County. Area businesses, public and private agencies, civic groups and other organizations are asked to sponsor individuals with leadership potential for participation in the program. Participants should possess a desire to learn about the history and the future of Sheridan County, both from an economic and cultural perspective.

Program participants must have the support and commitment of their employer. This ensures that the participant is able to fulfill the program requirements.

Participants are chosen by blind application by the Leadership Steering Committee. Applications are accepted through October and must be submitted no later than Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024.

To learn more about Leadership Sheridan County, call the Chamber at (307) 672-2485 or visit www.sheridanwyomingchamber.org. Applications are available on the Chamber website or at the Chamber office, 54 S. Main St., Sheridan.