Leadership Stark County

Do you have summer interns on your team?

Give them the opportunity to connect with other interns and discover what makes a community a great place to live, work, and build a future at the Discover Downtown Interactive Experience on July 22.

Interns will:
• Explore what makes a community strong, connected, & worth investing in
• Gain leadership insight they can carry into their careers
• Build connections with local leaders & interns
• Hear real stories about community impact & partnerships
• Discover the people, places, & organizations shaping Stark County

📅 Wednesday, July 22
⏰ 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Starting at the Canton Museum of Art

HR professionals, intern coordinators, supervisors, and managers are encouraged to share this opportunity with their interns. Employers do not need to attend.

Register today: https://business.cantonchamber.org/ap/Events/Register/07FKON7txCwCR

You don't have to hold a leadership title to become a leader.

Applications are open now for Leadership Stark County's Spotlight Program, a six-session experience designed for emerging leaders who want to strengthen their leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and gain a deeper understanding of our community.

Applications are open through August 25, with the first session beginning September 1.

Ready to invest in your leadership journey?

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

The next two intern events are right around the corner! Give your interns the opportunity to grow their leadership skills, build meaningful connections, and discover the people and places shaping Stark County.

Leadership Development: Gallup Strengths Assessment & Training
**Registration Deadline: July 1, 2026**
July 8 | 8:30–11:30 AM
📍 Pro Football Hall of Fame

Discover Downtown: Interactive Walking Tour
July 22 | 1:00–4:00 PM
📍 Starting Location: Cultural Center

Register your interns here: https://shorturl.at/h0T2S

✨ A night among the stars it was! ✨

View the 2026 Twenty Under 40 photo album here: https://shorturl.at/brzXe

Thank you to everyone who helped make Twenty Under 40 2026 such a memorable evening as we celebrated this incredible class of young leaders making an impact across Stark County.

Shoutout to Fun Booth Canton for helping us capture the fun! ⭐

The future of Stark County is bright. ✨

This year’s Twenty Under 40 honorees are leading businesses, strengthening nonprofits, serving our community, and making a lasting impact through their work and leadership.

Celebrate and meet the honorees on Thursday, June 25 at A Night Among the Stars as we recognize their achievements and the difference they are making across our region!

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now — secure yours today https://business.cantonchamber.org/ap/Events/Register/KVFXMZwsnCBCW

Your interns have been introduced to Stark County. Now, help them discover the strengths they bring to the table. 💪

Join us for Leadership Development: Gallup Strengths Assessment & Training on Wednesday, July 8 from 8:30–11:30 AM at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

This session will help interns discover their top strengths and learn how to apply them in leadership, communication, teamwork and the workplace.

Interns will leave with stronger self-awareness, a better understanding of their unique strengths and tools they can use right away in their internships, team settings and future leadership opportunities.

Help your interns take the next step in their professional growth. Register at: https://business.cantonchamber.org/ap/Events/Register/yEFOOoYteCoCR

A special thank you to our event sponsor, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, for supporting this experience.

Meet the next group of our 2026 Twenty Under 40 honorees! 🌟 These young professionals are making an impact and shaping our community throughout Stark County. We couldn't be more proud!

✨ Alison Matas Smith — AVP, Communications and Talent Development, Schauer Group, 36
✨ Anna Moeglin — Assistant Civil Service Director, City of Canton Civil Service Department, 28
✨ Elissa Prazer Welker — Development Associate, The Aultman Health Foundation, 32
✨ Colin Riley — Learning and Development Manager, Stark Library, 38
✨ Chais Ross — CEO/Founder, Chasing Hope House, 33

Join us on June 25 to celebrate the Twenty Under 40 Honorees!
https://business.cantonchamber.org/event-calendar/Details/ystark-19th-annual-twenty-under-40-awards-1621539?sourceTypeId=Website