WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation today announced Shawna Reichert, CEO of the Platte County Chamber of Commerce was selected to participate in the tenth cohort of its premiere business leadership program. The Business Leads Fellowship Program trains and equips leaders from state and local chambers of commerce, economic development agencies, and trade associations with resources, access to experts, and a network of peers to build their capacity to address the most pressing education and workforce challenges.
“I am deeply honored to be selected for the U.S. Chamber Foundation’s Business Leads Fellowship Program. This opportunity allows me to further my commitment to advancing education and workforce development in our community. I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the Platte County Chamber of Commerce board for their unwavering support, which empowers me to dream big and work tirelessly for the betterment of our chamber and the community we serve,” Shawna Reichert said. 

“We created the Business Leads Fellowship Program in response to the needs of our state and local chamber partners,” Caitlin Codella Low, Vice President at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation said. “They, better than anyone, see the critical link between education and economic development, and we are glad to be able to support them as they take on this critical leadership role in their community.” 
Following a competitive application and selection process, Shawna Reichert was selected along with 34 other state and local chamber executives, economic development professionals, and association leaders to participate in the tenth class of this program. The eight-month program, consisting of both in person and virtual meetings, will cover the entire talent pipeline, including early childhood education, K-12, postsecondary education, and workforce development.
Upon completion, Business Leads Fellows will join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s dedicated network of over 350 chambers of commerce and statewide associations from around the nation who regularly engage on education and workforce initiatives.
For more information on the Business Leads Fellowship Program, visit the program’s website, https://businessleads.uschamberfoundation.org.