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The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce announces 2026 registration for Leadership Fannin
By Sam Lumpkins, Executive Director, Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce
Nov 12, 2025
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Bonham, Texas -- The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the opening of enrollment for the 2026 class of Leadership Fannin, a community-based leadership program designed to improve the understanding of social, economic, and political forces that impact the community at large. The goal of a successful leadership program is to educate participants through monthly sessions and activities that will develop their self-awareness and discover their leadership potential within community organizations, as well as within their workforce.

A meet and greet at Neighbors Place Winery on September 25, 2026 will kick-off a nine-month curriculum that includes a team building & personal development retreat, a community service project, and educational field trip sessions in the areas of history, economic & workforce development, city/county/state government, social services, education, and healthcare. Participants will be honored in October with a graduation luncheon.

Employers are encouraged to consider sponsoring a candidate for Leadership Fannin as part of their career development and their future involvement as a leader within the community at large.

Completed applications are due on or before January 31, 2026. Tuition for Leadership Fannin is $700 for Chamber members and $800 for future members which includes a 12-month membership as a Friend of the Chamber for the applicant. Tuition may be financed by the individual, their employer, or a sponsoring organization. Payment is due in full before the first session.

For additional information regarding Leadership Fannin, you may contact the Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce at 903-583-4811 or info@bonhamchamber.com. Applications are available at the Chamber office located at 327 N Main Street in Bonham, may be emailed to the applicant and/or the employer, or downloaded from the Chamber website, www.bonhamchamber.com.

Pictured is the Leadership Fannin Class of 2025 – Lacy Bayham – First United Bank, Renae’ Bridges – Vector Systems, Michael Cameron – Registered Patent Attorney, Jacqueline Gore – Holiday Inn Express, Brad Horton – Clayton Homes, and Cheyenne Pettie – Fannin Federal Credit Union.  Also pictured is Sam Lumpkins, BACOC Executive Director, Katy Morrow – Executive Director Fannin County Museum of History, and Brenda Magness, CDCE Specialist for the Sam Rayburn Memorial Veterans Center.

The Bonham Area Chamber of Commerce is a 501 ©6 organization that supports its membership through networking opportunities, business promotion and visibility, advocacy and influence, resources and support and community engagement.