Politics & Government
Suwanee Councilman Selected for Leadership Gwinnett's New Class
Doug Ireland is among 42 community members chosen for the 2014 class.
Suwanee council member Doug Ireland has been selected as one 42 participants in the new Leadership Gwinnett class.
Other participants include: Mike Mason, mayor of Peachtree Corners; Diana Potts, chief nursing officer at Gwinnett Medical Center Duluth; and Daniel Perry, a local owner and operator of Chick-fil-A.
For the full list of participants, see the attached document.
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The participants' selection was based on work experience, accomplishments, community involvement and education, among other things.
As members, the class of 2014 will attend leadership retreats, learn more about Gwinnett County, participate in study groups and more.
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The new class comes just as Leadership Gwinnett announces a new goal to raise $600,000 over the next five years, as reported in the Gwinnett Daily Post.
The fundraising is part of a new community-supported strategic plan, and a kickoff meeting is planned for June 19 in Duluth.
To learn more about Leadership Gwinnett, click here.
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