Leadership Stark County

08/28/2026

Start your Friday with coffee, conversation, and connections!

Leadership Stark County alumni are invited to join us for a relaxed morning meetup at UnionPark Coffee & Cocktails on Friday, September 11, from 7:15–9:15 AM.

Catch up with fellow alumni, make new connections, share ideas, and expand your network before the workday gets underway.

This event is exclusively for Leadership Stark County alumni, and all Signature Program alumni are welcome to attend!

08/27/2026

Seats are filling up for this fall’s Supervisory Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with Walsh University.

Designed for emerging supervisors and managers, this seven-week program provides practical tools for motivating teams, strengthening communication, resolving conflict, navigating employment law and leading more effectively.

Mondays from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19 and 26
November 2, 9 and 16

$850 for Chamber members | $1,200 for the public

Invest in the people who lead your organization every day.
View program details & register: https://shorturl.at/JxpPT

THE PROGRAM:Developing talent from within your workforce is the best way of supplying leadership to your people. Your people see opportunity instead of stagnation.You identify better leaders from within than you do from an external interview. Your leaders are better respected when they have come up....

08/20/2026

Less than ONE WEEK left to apply for Spotlight!

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now is the time. Applications for the Fall 2026 Spotlight Program close after Tuesday, August 25th.

Spotlight is designed for emerging leaders who want to better understand who they are as a leader, build meaningful connections, and discover new ways to get involved in the Stark County community.

Not sure if you’re “ready” for a leadership program? You don’t need a certain title or years of experience. You just need the willingness to grow.

Scholarships are available to help make the program more accessible.

Don’t wait until the deadline. Apply today and join us this fall!

Apply here: https://leadershipstarkcounty.org/apply/

08/17/2026

Meet the 40th Signature Class of Leadership Stark County; a milestone class representing 40 years of developing and inspiring leaders across Stark County.

We’re proud to introduce this incredible group of individuals who are ready to grow, build meaningful connections, and continue moving our community forward.

A huge thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Employers Health , for supporting this 40th class and the future of leadership in Stark County.

Meet the class members below.

08/14/2026

What does a day in the Spotlight Program look like?

It’s more than sitting in a room and listening. You’ll discover more about who you are as a leader, learn from community leaders, connect with Stark County, and build relationships with other emerging professionals across various industries!

Applications are open through August 25th for the Fall Spotlight Cohort.

Learn more and apply: https://leadershipstarkcounty.org/apply/

08/12/2026

Who is an emerging leader you know? Maybe it’s you!

Leadership Stark County’s Fall 2026 Spotlight Program still has a few spots open for professionals ready to invest in their leadership growth.

Over six interactive sessions, participants will explore their Gallup CliftonStrengths, build greater self-awareness, strengthen their leadership approach, connect with the Stark County community and build meaningful relationships with other young professionals.

If you’re looking for your next leadership development opportunity, consider applying. If you’re a Spotlight alum, manager, coworker or friend who knows someone who would benefit, send this opportunity their way!

-Fall cohort begins: September 1
-Tuition: $675, with scholarships available
-Applications close: August 25th

Who comes to mind? Tag them below, share this post or send them the application directly.

Apply today: leadershipstarkcounty.org/apply/

08/11/2026

Strong supervisors motivate teams, communicate clearly, solve problems and navigate workplace challenges with confidence. This seven-week program builds the practical skills supervisors need to lead effectively.

Invest in the people who keep your business moving every day.

Mondays from 2:00–5:00 p.m.
October 5, 12, 19 and 26
November 2, 9 and 16
Walsh University and the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

View program details and register: https://shorturl.at/JxpPT

08/06/2026

You learned your trade. You earned the promotion. And then someone handed you a team to lead.

So you're doing your best to figure it all out on the fly.

The Supervisory Leadership Program changes that.

No tests. No lectures. All workshop based.

Mondays, Oct 5 – Nov 16 | 2–5 PM
Walsh University & the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce
$850 Chamber Members | $1,200 Public

Register here: https://shorturl.at/JxpPT

07/28/2026

Don't take our word for it… take theirs!

"By far my favorite event" — that's how one Stark County intern summed up Discover Downtown, the closing event of the Step Into Stark Intern Development Series. An afternoon of learning, networking, and new connections.