Leadership Stark County

11/17/2025

Our SOLD OUT Emerging Leaders Conference on Friday provided young professionals with REAL & ACTIONABLE takeaways. (Thank you, Schauer Group, LLC., The Timken Company, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, United Way of Greater Stark County, & First Federal Community Bank for making this possible!)

Special shoutout to our dynamic speakers, panelists and committee who brought their energy and insight: Dr. Aaron Palmer, Jenilee Taylor, Dr. Carri Long, Chentelle Lane, Lucien Tolbert, Andrew Farber, Sandy Gamby, Kayla Klement, Zach McMullen, Kayla DeVitto, Kyle Adams, Devon McCarty, Jim Conley, Lucas Tindell, Rachel Van D**e, Michele Spring-Milburn, Connor Orban, Elliot Giles, Meg Adams, Jamar Williams

Check out the full photo album here!
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11/17/2025

11/06/2025

Consider yourself BOOKED on November 14! See you at the Emerging Leaders Conference! 👇
https://ow.ly/S6fJ50XnWMC

Event sponsored by Schauer Group, The Timken Company, First Federal Community Bank & Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

10/27/2025

Remember last year's YoungPro Conference?

Are you ready to LEVEL UP your leadership?

Looking for actionable tools you can apply TODAY?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, consider yourself BOOKED for the Emerging Leaders Conference on November 14!

Breakout groups are first come, first serve - register now to secure your spot!
https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/emerging-leaders-conference-1476415?sourceTypeId=Website

Event sponsored by Schauer Group, LLC., Marathon Petroleum Corporation & First Federal Community Bank.

10/06/2025

Leadership 🤝 leveled up

Our Emerging Leadership Conference is on November 14, and it's your chance to gain real-world tools, connect with other driven young professionals and take the next step in your leadership journey.

We'll hear from keynote speakers and expert panelists, PLUS learn real-life tools and connect with other driven professionals in breakout groups.

November 14 - Stark State College - 11 AM
Secure your spot today!
https://ow.ly/Jk7X50X7cLF

09/26/2025

Teamwork takes flight! ✈️

The Signature Class kicked off their Opening Retreat with a paper airplane contest designed to put collaboration and strategy into action. Each team assigned a CEO & CFO, managed a budget, and decided whether to spend on upgrades, invest in a second plane or keep it simple — all on a tight time limit.

Congratulations to Signature Skies on their big win! (Look out for their opening performance to "Danger Zone"!)

09/24/2025

The countdown is on!

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's Supervisory Training Program with Walsh University begins on October 6.

Here's what you'll walk away with:
- Stronger communication and leadership skills
- Confidence to resolve conflicts effectively
- Strategies to motivate and train your team
- Tools to lead every personality type
- A solid understanding of workplace law and organizational behavior

Let's build stronger leaders together. Register now!
https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/supervisory-training-program-1468402?sourceTypeId=Website

09/18/2025

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Divine 39! ✨

We're proud to introduce the Leadership Stark County 39th Signature Class, presented by Employers Health!

Over the next 10 months, this group of leaders will explore Stark County in new ways, gaining a deeper understanding of our community, fresh perspectives from hands-on experiences and opportunities for both personal and professional growth.

The journey is just beginning — and we can’t wait to see all that the Divine 39 will accomplish!

09/11/2025

Let’s see which class really IS THE BEST class!

(Tag your classmates and let’s see which class shows up strong.)

Support LSC: https://leadershipstarkcounty.org/donate/

It is that time of the year!! We kick-off our 39th Signature class next week, and are reaching out to those impacted by LSC to support this important work here in our community.

This past year was filled with exciting milestones and the graduation of the GREAT 38! A highlight was our Persistent Leadership Conference, which brought together passionate individuals dedicated to helping others grow. We’re also bringing back (by popular demand!) our revised Board Training/Board Matching program in Summer 2026 to provide an incredible resource for the community!

Our mission remains the same: Cultivating engaged leaders who positively influence our region.

As you know, our Signature Program is at the heart of it all. We are excited to tie every day back to 3 crucial words: Growth, Perspective and Community as we head into Opening Retreat!

Growth – Providing personal, professional, and leadership development
Perspective – Challenging viewpoints and expanding understanding
Community – Creating connection within the class and within our community

Thank you again for your generosity and for being an important part of our story.

08/28/2025

What’s the best way to supply strong leaders?
By developing talent from within. 💪

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's Supervisory Training Program will focus on practical skills like motivating teams, communicating effectively, and solving problems — all critical for strong leadership.

It matters who you know — and nobody knows your business better than those already in it.

Register now - only 20 seats available in this workshop style cohort. 👇
https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/supervisory-training-program-1468402?sourceTypeId=Website

08/13/2025

How do you attract and keep great employees in today’s ever-changing workplace?

Join us at the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce's August QuickConnect Luncheon for Workforce Development – Attracting and Retaining Top Talent.

Moderator Melinda McNutt, VP of Development at CRCC, will lead a conversation with:

Rick Baxter – Alliance Ohio Chamber of Commerce

Tracy Nicodemo – Leadership Stark County

Amy Lane – Stark State College

Aleisha Stout – Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development

From remote work to childcare, automation, and training, you’ll gain fresh ideas to strengthen your team!

Register by Monday, August 18!
https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/aultcare-quickconnect-august-luncheon-1380475?sourceTypeId=Website