Submitted Photo Front row from left to right: Monica Kemp, Janelle Horton, Steven Slaff and Danielle Marx. Top row left to right is: Mike Brown, Sara Toth and Cody Gustafson.

JAMESTOWN — As part of a year-long curriculum of professional development seminars, members of Chautauqua Leadership Network’s Class of 2016 gathered at the Jamestown Community College to explore the many ethical issues facing today’s leaders in Chautauqua County.

During the half-day “Ethics in Business” session, CLN class members participated in a dialogue with a Chautauqua County leader — CLN alum and Vice President of Enrollment Management and Institutional Advancement Dr. Kirk Young — who provided an overview of the ethical challenges unique to his profession.

Following brief presentations, panel members introduced a real-life ethical dilemma in their field as a case study. Class members then deliberated each case study and presented a resolution to the problem.

The professional ethics session is one of several events throughout the year for CLN’s current class. The curriculum is designed in part to educate and engage CLN class members on regional issues that go beyond one’s day-to-day professional responsibilities and demonstrate the opportunities for businesses and organizations to work together for the good of the larger community.

Now in its 24th year, CLN is a not-for-profit organization designed to identify, recruit, train and network area professionals. To date, more than 500 county residents have participated in the program, which was founded to develop effective community leaders and address the challenges and opportunities facing Chautauqua County.

For more information about Chautauqua Leadership Network, visit the organization’s website at www.chautauqualeadership.org.