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
Assistant Vice President at Kent State University
Stephanie Werren
SW Consulting
Matt Devers
Dimensions Consulting
Military Leadership Panel
U.S. Military
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