The Zachary Chamber of Commerce is still accepting applications for its 2013 Leadership North program.

The 2013 class will consist of leaders from Zachary, Baker, Central, East Feliciana, West Feliciana and Pointe Coupee.

All participants have the full support of the organization or business they represent.

Leadership NORTH is an annual leadership development program for the north Baton Rouge region hosted by the Zachary Chamber with assistance from the Louisiana Department of Economic Development, LSU AgCenter and Dr. Bobby Soileau.

The program is designed to engage emerging leaders in the region and prepare them to meet the future needs of their communities. Participants are also exposed to challenges, opportunities and issues affecting their communities.

If you are interested in participating in the 2013 Leadership Program, please fill out an application and return it to the Zachary Chamber of Commerce by Friday, Feb. 8. There are less than 25 spots available.

Applicants will be chosen mid-February, and will meet for eight monthly sessions beginning Mar. 21 and ending Sept. 19.

The application contains plenty of information and answers questions you may have about 2013 Leadership NORTH.

For those who participated in the 2012 Leadership NORTH class, a graduation date has been set for Thursday, Feb. 21, at 6 p.m. (Details coming soon about the ceremony.)

Graduates from 2012, as well as the 2013 participants, are asked to save the date for this combination graduation/2013 kickoff ceremony.

For an application, please visit www.zacharychamber.com and look under the ‘Quick Links’ section to download your form.

Also, if there is someone you consider an emerging leader who you would like to nominate, please feel free to forward an application to them.