“As a small business owner, I’ve used Leadership Stark County’s programs as a development tool for myself and my team. The Signature Program had a significant impact on me – even though I’d grown up in Stark County. Most of our new employees go through both the Spotlight Stark County program for younger professionals and the one-day Encounter Bus Tour to give them community context and networking opportunities.”
Josh Harris, Owner, In The Round Design Group
22nd Signature Class Alum

Small business owners are encouraged to apply to the Signature Program and apply for tuition assistance. Scholarships are awarded to selected candidates.

Signature Program Application

Tuition Assistance Application

25th Class Member Ken Buie shares personal photos

“Cultural Diversity Day was a fascinating day for members of the 25th Leadership Class. The Ethnography in a Shoe Box was a great idea and we had a chance to learn personal details of classmate’s childhood and heritage. The various keepsakes and family heirlooms were so fun to see and hear their back story. In addition, having a chance to sample multiple dishes from classmate’s ethnic backgrounds was awesome. Finally, the fact that we had prepared dishes individually as classmates and ate them together as a united group was part of what made Cultural Diversity Day so special.”

Here is a link to a video of some of the day’s highlights: www.youtube.com

Review submitted by Mary Brady, Marcie Bragg, and Rob Lightell.

Thursday March 22, 2012

7:45-8:45 a.m.

At the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

If you have always wondered what REALLY goes on at Leadership Stark County’s Signature Program sessions and “is it right for me,” attend our one-hour informational breakfast. For applicants, prospective candidates, and employers, we will cover:

• What is the Signature Program and how does it work?
• How will the Signature Program benefit me or my company?
• How much time will it take to participate?
• How do I apply?

Join us and discover the answers to these and any other questions you may have. The no-obligation information breakfast is free, however, reservations are requested by Wednesday, March 20th to 330-458-2095 or joyw@leadershipstarkcounty.org. All are welcome.

Applications for the 26th Class Signature Program are now available at www.leadershipstarkcounty.org.

Join fellow Leadership Stark County alumni to meet & greet 7th class graduate Para Jones, recently named president of Stark State College, and tour the new energy efficient Business and Entrepreneurial Center.

Friday March 9, 7:30-9:00 a.m.
in the Business & Entrepreneurial Center Auditorium

• Hear Para’s leadership journey and vision for the future
• Tours of the building will include insight into the entrepreneurship program
• A continental breakfast will be provided courtesy of Stark State
• Reservations are required: registration fee of $10 may be paid at LeadershipStarkCounty.org
• Alumni are welcome to bring prospective applicants as guests

Energize your organization with the latest trends, best practices, and techniques. Want to get more done, run more efficient meetings, and garner consensus? Members of local non-profit boards, agency staff, and interested community members are encouraged to attend the Building Better Boards seminar to start 2012 moving smoothly toward your organizational goals.

Three sessions include:

1. The Dynamics of Focused Discussions, John Spitzer, rabbi emeritus, Temple Israel
2. The Role of the Board, Elizabeth Voudouris, Business Volunteers Unlimited
3. Legal Responsibilities of Board Service, Randy Snow, Black McCuskey Law Firm

Ideal for non-profit staff and board members alike
For executive directors, staff and board members who did not attend in January 2010

• Location: The Timken Company Main Auditorium, 1835 Deuber Ave SW
• Registration fee: $15 per person, $45 agency cap
  Register Now

Seminar Sponsored by

Thank you to those that spent time out of their day with us including:
Bill Burgess, Patrice M. Fetzer, Paulla Gates, Christopher Hewitt, Kellijo Jeffries, Kim Labriola, Sherri McKinney-Frantz, Jennifer McNemar, Molly Moriarty, Lori Stokes, Tom Thompson, Lori Travaglino, Donna Williams, David Wills, Todd Porter