History & Description

Leadership Medford/Jackson County is a program that was developed by The Chamber in 1983 in response to a community need--namely, the need for leadership in all areas of public service.

Leadership Medford/Jackson County creates in its class participants a comprehensive and objective awareness of our community in action. The program fosters commitment to our region and develops leaders to meet the demands of the future. Since its inception in 1983, more than 500 people have graduated from this distinguished and popular program.  

The program is comprised of eight educational sessions, which begin in September and conclude in May.  Participants meet one day each month for a full day’s curriculum centered around a main topic area and delivered via seminars, tours, lectures and briefings. Topics include: Government, Cultural Overview, Education, Communications, Social Environment, Leadership, Tourism and Business & Industry.

A key program requirement is the completion of a large-scale community project, selected by the class participants and involving the talents of each individual to bring the project to fruition.