Applicants who are accepted into the Strategic Growth Academy acknowledge that participation signifies agreement to engage fully in the program curriculum and activities. As a condition of acceptance, participants grant GHBC permission to take photographs and record images during program sessions and events. These images may be used across GHBC platforms—including, but not limited to, the Chamber’s website, social media channels, and promotional materials—for the purpose of highlighting program impact and celebrating participant achievements.
GHBC upholds the highest standards of ethical responsibility in the collection, management, and use of applicant data. All information submitted through the application will be stored securely and utilized exclusively for program evaluation, participant selection, and internal reporting. Any data extracted for the purpose of assessing the impact of the Strategic Growth Academy will be de-identified, aggregated, and presented in a manner that ensures no personally identifiable information (PII) is disclosed in research findings, reports, or public communications.
Applicants can be assured that anonymity will be preserved in all program-related data analysis and impact studies. Individual responses will not be linked back to specific applicants or businesses. By submitting an application, applicants acknowledge and consent that their data may be used for program evaluation and research; however, such use will remain strictly confidential and untraceable to personal or business identifiers.