Fountain Inn, SC- Leadership Golden Strip, a year long, collaborative leadership program of the Greater Mauldin, Simpsonville Area, and Fountain Inn Chambers, launched Class #4 on January 23rd with a mixer, and a full day of team building on the 24th at the Mauldin Cultural Center. The mission of Leadership Golden Strip is to educate and inspire a diverse group of current and emerging leaders to create collaborations and partnerships to impact the community needs of the Upstate of South Carolina.
The class meets monthly, engaging in Activities and Information Sessions designed to educate the participants about their communities, infrastructure, arts, culture, history, education, healthcare and local & state government. The Class will take trips to the Fountain Inn Museum, Simpsonville Arts Center, the Inland Port and the State House.
Leadership Golden Strip Class #4
Erin Bauer- Prisma Health Family YMCA
Justin Campbell- City of Simpsonville
Cindy Glaser -City of Fountain Inn
Casey Kozlov -PIP Marketing, Signs, & Print
Lynda Lamkin - Que Lynda Designs
Mike Lee- Golden Strip Landscaping
Jack Lucas -Countybank
Elizabeth Mauldin- Fitesa
Dean Miller -City of Fountain Inn
Bridget Nesbett- Simpsonville Chamber of Commerce
Jerrick Palmer -Founders Federal Credit Union
Christopher Smith -Simpsonville Rotary Club
Melissa Thomas -Hammond Law, LLC
LGS Class 4 will complete a group project designed to enhance the Golden Strip Community before graduation in late fall 2024. Previous projects include the Fountain Inn Splashpad, the Simpsonville Sensory Playground, and the Fit Trails. The next cohort will begin in January 2025.
For more information about sponsorship opportunities or participation please contact the Chamber Executives over Leadership Golden Strip at the Mauldin, Simpsonville or Fountain Inn Chambers of Commerce. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Simpsonville & Fountain Inn for their support.
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Media Contact: Marnie Schwartz-Hanley- President/CEO
Fountain Inn Chamber of Commerce
Meshanley@fountaininnchamber.org
864.862.2586 x122