
About the Conference
Join us for the Leadership Portage County's 2025 Leadership Conference, a premier event designed to inspire, educate, and connect emerging and established leaders across Portage County. This one-day conference is an opportunity to engage in a day of thought-provoking sessions, interactive workshops, and meaningful networking. Whether you are a current leader looking to deepen your skills, a new professional seeking to emerge into a leadership role, or an active community member, this conference offers valuable tools and inspiration to help you lead with confidence and impact.
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
8:30am to 4:00pm
Maplewood Career Center
7075 OH-88 | Ravenna, OH 44266
$98/ticket
Includes a light breakfast, lunch, and a take-home item.
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Key Topics & Highlights:
• DISC: Understand your behavioral style and leadership approach.
• Equity & Inclusion: Create inclusive environments for growth.
• Social Emotional Intelligence: Lead with empathy and self-awareness.
• Servant Leadership: Lead with purpose and service.
• Self-Care: Strategies to balance leadership and personal well-being.
• Positive Psychology: Build resilience and a growth mindset.
• Networking: Connect with fellow leaders in your community!
Our Speakers
Jeffrey Lox
CEO of Wingspan Health
Amanda Cole
Executive Director of PLEXUS
Dana Lawless-Andric
Senior Associate VP of University Outreach and Engagement at Kent State University
Stephanie Werren
SW Consulting
Matt Devers
Dimensions Consulting
Military Leadership Panel
US Military Members
Moderated by Jared Hostetler, GrayZone Solutions
Sponsors & Supporters
For more information and to confirm sponsorship, please email Andra Polasky at director@leadershipportagecounty.org.



Law Office of Erik Fink


David & Janet Dix
Dimensions Consulting
SW Consulting


Presenting Sponsor | $5,000
Presenting conference sponsorship will include:
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Table of eight seats
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Company representative gives morning welcome
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Table at conference with company materials/literature
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Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising
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Recognition in the conference program
Keynote Speaker Sponsor | $2,500
2 available
Presenting conference sponsorship will include:
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Four tickets
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Sponsor representative will introduce the keynote speaker at the conference
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Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising
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Recognition in the conference program
Lunch Sponsor | $1,500
Presenting conference sponsorship will include:
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Three tickets
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Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising
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Recognition in the conference program
Session & Breakfast Sponsors | $1,000
Presenting conference sponsorship will include:
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Table of eight seats
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Company representative gives morning welcome
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Table at conference with company materials/literature
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Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising
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Recognition in the conference program
Presenting conference sponsorship will include:
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Two tickets
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Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, and Leadership Portage County website
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Recognition in the conference program
Friend Sponsor | $500
Presenting conference sponsorship will include:
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One ticket
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Recognition on Leadership Portage County website
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Recognition in the conference program