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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, April 2, 2026

8:30am to 4:30pm
 

Kent State Hotel & Conference Center

215 S Depeyster St | Kent, OH 44240
 

$98/ticket

Includes a light breakfast, lunch, and a take-home item.

 

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Sessions & Speakers

• From Inner Critic to Inner Ally: What Self-Compassion ~ and a Swedish Pop Band ~ Teach Leaders About Courage and Leading Under Pressure with Shannon Speaks

• Wearing all the Shoes: The Process of Creating Balance with Stacie Riffert

• Lunch Keynote | The Power of Perspective: Leading From Any Position with Dr. Michael Daniels

• Up-level Your Influence: A Communication Masterclass with Kris Palcho

• From Coping to Thriving: A Road to Leadership Wellness with Dr. Amy Lee

• Panel: Finding Common Ground in a Fractured Workplace and World with Lajoyce Harris, Derek Hickman, Janice Simmons-Mortimer, Ralph Ware

Sponsors & Supporters

For more information and to confirm sponsorship, please email Andra Polasky at director@leadershipportagecounty.org.

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The Law Office of Eric Fink
David & Janet Dix
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Tabernacle of God
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Sabrina Christian-Bennett, Portage County Commissioner

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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