Leadership Programs

The Thomaston-Upson Chamber offers two different leadership programs geared towards the Upson County community. 

Adult Leadership Upson

Adult Leadership Upson is a comprehensive, results-oriented leadership development program administered by the Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce. The program is designed to inspire and prepare graduates to be active and effective leaders in the Upson County Community.

Participants are selected by an application and interview process. Once the class has been selected, this 12 month program allows potential leaders the chance to learn more about the community in which they live in or serve.

We are currently taking applications for the Adult Leadership Upson Program.

Click Here for an application!

Description of Tours for Adult Leadership Upson

Youth Leadership Upson

The Youth Leadership Upson Program is sanctioned by the Chamber and sponsored by Upson EMC, TenCate Protective Fabrics and Upson-Lee High School. Students must fill out an application form and have two references/recommendations submitted before they are considered for the program.

The mission of YOUTH LEADERSHIP UPSON is to expose selected high school students exhibiting leadership traits to the business, political and civic working of our community.

This group is made up of seniors, juniors and sophomores that are residents of Upson County and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership skills in their school, church and community.  Each student is selected for a one-year school term and to successfully complete the program, a student must attend each scheduled class.

Thomaston-Upson Chamber of Commerce now accepting applications for the Youth Leadership Upson program, deadline August 31, 2017

Any Sophomore, Junior or Senior student that is interested in applying for the 2017-2018 Youth Leadership Upson Program, may click on the links below, print out the provided information and mail or bring it by the Chamber of Commerce office. Once school has resumed on August 9, packets will be available at the Guidance Counselors office @ ULHS. Applicants must be a resident of Upson County. The YLU application and two recommendation forms need to be submitted to the T-U Chamber of Commerce Office by Thursday, August 31, 2017  by 4:00 p.m.

Information Sheet for 2017 YLU Program - Click Here 

Application for 2017 YLU Program - Click Here 

Recommendation Form for 2017 YLU Program - Click Here

The Chamber of Commerce office hours are: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday Closed. If you have questions, please call the Chamber office, 706-647-9686.