LGS Announces the Graduation of its 27th Class

(November 13, 2017 – Syracuse, New York) – Fifty-four citizens are ready to take on high level community roles in Central New York as they are the recent graduates of Leadership Greater Syracuse (LGS).  The LGS Class of 2017 will celebrate their graduation on Wednesday, November 15^th at the All Star Alley in Destiny at 6:00 p.m. LGS now boasts just over 1,300 alumni who have completed the annual community leadership training program since 1991.

“The Board of Directors, staff and I are very proud of this class. They have been immersed in the issues and achievements of our community and now have the tools and the connections they need to give back to CNY,” said LGS Executive Director Pam Brunet.  The participants represent a cross-section of local businesses and non-profit organizations. The program teaches participants about community leadership, empowerment, group dynamics, community opportunities and trends. “The future is bright for the organizations and businesses that will benefit from their knowledge and involvement as the LGS Class of 2017 is made up of very enthusiastic and capable leaders,” Brunet said. More than 970 of the 1,300 graduates of LGS remain in CNY. A recent survey showed that they have held more than 750 volunteer positions.

Leadership Greater Syracuse was founded by Centerstate CEO, Onondaga County, the City of Syracuse and Onondaga Community College. It is financially supported by many organizations including United Radio, Lockheed Martin and VIP Structures. Media sponsors include Charter Communications, Advanced Media Group, and The CNY Business Journal News Network.

For more information about Leadership Greater Syracuse, visit http://www.leadsyr.org.

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Leadership Greater Syracuse Class of 2017