Business leaders, community members and supporters are invited to hear from local school superintendents Aug. 26 at an inaugural luncheon organized by the Fulton County Chamber of Commerce.
The Fulton County Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the inaugural State of the Schools Luncheon, scheduled for Monday, Aug. 26 at 11:45 a.m. The event is open to both members and nonmembers of the chamber, offering a unique opportunity to hear from local school superintendents about the past year's achievements and the outlook for the new school year.
"We are thrilled to provide a platform for our educational leaders to share their successes and vision with the community," Chamber Executive Director Jillian Smith said. "This luncheon is an excellent opportunity for attendees to gain valuable insights and support our local schools."
The event is sponsored by Rochester Community School Corp., Caston School Corp. and Ivy Tech Community College. General admission is $30 and includes lunch. Chamber members receive a $15 discount.
For more information and to RSVP, visit https://business.fultoncountychamber.com/events/details/2024-fulton-county-state-of-the-schools-8444 or contact Kellie Scobie at 574-224-2666 or kellie@fultoncountychamber.com by Thursday, Aug. 22 at noon.
–Chamber report

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