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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.

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Law Office of Erik Fink
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David & Janet Dix
Dimensions Consulting
SW Consulting
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Presenting Sponsor | $5,000

Presenting conference sponsorship will include:

  1. Table of eight seats

  2. Company representative gives morning welcome

  3. Table at conference with company materials/literature

  4. Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising

  5. Recognition in the conference program

Keynote Speaker Sponsor | $2,500

2 available

Presenting conference sponsorship will include:

  1. Four tickets

  2. Sponsor representative will introduce the keynote speaker at the conference

  3. Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising

  4. Recognition in the conference program

Lunch Sponsor | $1,500

Presenting conference sponsorship will include:

  1. Three tickets

  2. Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising

  3. Recognition in the conference program

Session & Breakfast Sponsors | $1,000

Presenting conference sponsorship will include:

  1. Table of eight seats

  2. Company representative gives morning welcome

  3. Table at conference with company materials/literature

  4. Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, Leadership Portage County newsletter, website, and advertising

  5. Recognition in the conference program

Presenting conference sponsorship will include:

  1. Two tickets

  2. Recognition in all marketing, social media platforms, and Leadership Portage County website

  3. Recognition in the conference program

Friend Sponsor | $500

Presenting conference sponsorship will include:

  1. One ticket

  2. Recognition on Leadership Portage County website

  3. Recognition in the conference program

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