““T h e greate st wea lt h o f a commu n ity li e s n ot i n th e a mou nt o f it s t rea su re but i n t h e qu a lity o f it s lea de rshi p”John Gardner, former U.S. Secretary Health, Education and Welfare

About Leadership Stark CountyAbout Leadership Stark County

We engage and educate our community leaders through a variety of programs tailored to meet business and community needs.

MISSION To develop a corps of motivated leaders with lifelong commitment to community trusteeship in Stark County.

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Through LSC, you’ll enhance your awareness about Stark County and the surrounding region, meet other like-minded local leaders and hone your leadership capabilities.

Participants from your organization return with renewed energy about the community and will have harnessed their own leadership abilities, ultimately enhancing what they bring to your business.

As a result of LSC’s programs, the community has access to a talented pool of committed community leaders who are ready and willing to be tapped for board positions and leadership roles.

Program graduates remain active in community service. We have a strong alumni network and graduates are urged to continue to stay involved with LSC and continuously shape our community through board service.

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Leadership program BENEFITS

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what’s the BEST PROGRAM for me?

BEST PROGRAM

The Government Leadership Acad-

emy program is a great fit for anyone

involved or considering involvement

in public service.

Spotlight Stark County is designed to

inform, inspire and involve young

professionals, age 25 to 34.The Signature Program is perfect for

both seasoned and emerging leaders

who are dedicated to growing their

community trusteeship.

new to the area? get started with our one-day Encounter Bus Tour!

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Your Signature experience includes:Exploring the cultural, economic, and historic features of Stark County on a wide-ranging bus tour.

Delving into economic development with on-site tours and small-group interaction with CEOs.

Taking a jail tour, meeting with local judges, and investigating the justice system on a cruiser ride with sheriff’s deputies and police.

Examining social and economic issues through panel discussions with political and civic leaders.

Role-playing within a poverty simulation and visiting non-profits to better understand their unique concerns.

Experiencing local education by shadowing a school principal, having frank discus-sions with superintendents, and enjoying first-hand observation.

The Signature Program is ideal for business and community leaders who are ready to take their careers to the next level.

Each year, participants undergo a 10-month training program designed to enhance leadership skills and provide an understanding of local issues, assets, and resources.

Your leadership experience begins with a two-and-a-half day Orientation Retreat in September that will provide you with an in-depth personal leadership assessment and dynamic workshops. From there, you’ll meet once per month to expand your capacity for leadership and service in our community.

enhance your leadership skills and learn about local issues, assets and resources

Signature Program

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I was able to experience Stark County firsthand unlike ever before. Not only did we discuss Stark County as a

whole, but we experienced it through tours and exercises, bringing the problems that our

county faces daily into our lives and discussing possible solutions that we

could take as a community.Jeff LeBeau, account executive,

WRL Advertising

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Be recognized by businesses and organi-

zations for your leadership capacity.

Be placed into Leadership Stark County’s

board matching process to identify the

non-profit and community organiza-

tions where you can make a difference.

Be connected to more than 700

Signature Class alumni for educa-

tional, service and networking oppor-

tunities.

Have access to the more than 100

community leaders who have served as

program day hosts, guests and speakers.

Spotlight Stark County

experience personal and professional leadership development designed for young professionals

Spotlight is designed for dynamic young

professionals interested in their community.

Participate in the Spotlight Program and

experience personal and professional

leadership development sessions along

with engaging community service projects.

Participate in leadership skills training seminars

Be introduced to local history, development, and the arts through tours

Hear from local leaders through panel discussions

Get involved in a community service project with a local non-profit

Engage with other young professionals through networking events

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Spotlight Stark County offered me a truly unique experience to interact with other young

professionals through a series of innovative classes designed to encourage networking and

develop professional leadership. Rachel Lewis, Regional Planning Commission

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While in Spotlight, you will:

personal and professional leadership dep

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During the six-week Government Leadership

Academy program, elected officials and aspiring

candidates learn to hone their leadership skills

and styles and become educated on local and

regional government.

The program is a great fit for anyone involved or

considering involvement in public service.

During the six-week Government Leadership

Academy program, elected officials and aspiring

candidates learn to hone their leadership skills

and styles and become educated on local and

regional government.

The program is a great fit for anyone involved or

cococococonsn idering involvement in public service.

Government Leadership Academy

Determine your leadership style, build your leadership skills and become a more effective leader and communicator.

Learn to work with the local media and communicate with citizens using traditional and emerging media tools.

Explore economic development and regionalism through panel discussions with guest speakers.

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Through the Government Leadership Academy, you’ll:

The course met my expectations and more. It’s a great course with an excellent instructor

and a true learning atmosphere. It gave me thought-provoking insight into government

leadership. Jeanette Mullane, director, Stark County Board of Elections

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A department of the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

Visit www.LeadershipStarkCounty.org to receive more information about our programs, learn

more about how they can benefit you, or to download applications.

Contact Fran Wells, Leadership Stark County director, at (330) 458-2094

or franw@leadershipstarkcounty.org.

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