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Ponca City Monthly
poncacitymonthly.com·June 4, 2026

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Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Now Accepting Nominations

Chamber invites the community to nominate emerging leaders before the deadline

Leadership Ponca City Class 40 Now Accepting Nominations

The Ponca City Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting nominations for Leadership Ponca City Class 40, a program designed to develop informed, engaged leaders who are passionate about making a lasting impact in Ponca City and the surrounding area. Chamber Investors are encouraged to nominate individuals who show leadership potential and a heart for community service.

The deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, June 5th. To nominate someone, email Shelley Arrott with the Chamber. Include the nominee's name, email address, and place of employment, and an application will be sent directly to the nominee. Nominations can be sent to [email protected].

Interviews for Class 40 are scheduled for Monday, June 29; Tuesday, June 30; and Wednesday, July 1, if needed. This year's class chairs are Molly Kyler, Erica Fetters, and Jeff MacKinnon.

Participants in the program are required to attend several mandatory sessions, including Orientation, the Motivation and Leadership Overnight Retreat, and Graduation. To graduate from Leadership Ponca City Class 40, participants are allowed only one programming absence during the program year.

For anyone who knows a community-minded individual ready to grow as a leader, this is an excellent opportunity to help shape the next generation of leadership in Ponca City.