Three Geauga County organizations collaborate to present an annual state of the county event. Offered as part of the monthly G.E.L. (Geauga Economic Leadership) series, this event is designed to keep community and business leaders up to date on the opportunities and challenges for Geauga County. Presentations from professionals in 7 different service areas (which coincide with the training continuum of Leadership Geauga County) will give attendees a broad perspective.
- February 1, 2019
- Kent State University at Geauga
- 7:30 a.m. registration; 8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Program (Please note this is special 9:00 GEL Breakfast Program)
Presentations will be made by the following distinguished speakers:

- Education – Dr. Michael Bates, Notre Dame Schools
- Human Services – Jenn Bartone, NAMI
- Health and Safety – Jaime Fisher, Amish Birthing Center
- Government – Gerry Morgan, Geauga County
- Business – John Bonner, Great Lakes Growers
- Agriculture – Bill Patterson, Patterson Farms
- Arts and Leisure – John Oros, Geauga Park District
- Moderator – Jim McClintock
Q&A will follow at the completion of all presentations. The event is free to the public. All are welcome to attend. Registration is required at https://feb-1-state-of-geauga.eventbrite.com For questions, contact info@geaugagrowth.com for more information.
Geauga, State of the County is sponsored by: Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga, and Leadership Geauga. Kent State University at Geauga and Regional Academic Center is committed to providing a superior education for a diverse student population in a creative learning environment preparing students to participate fully in society. Kent State University at Geauga and Regional Academic Center serves as the educational, business, and cultural center of our community. https://www.kent.edu/geauga Geauga Growth Partnership is a 501 (C) 3 non-profit economic development organization created in 2010, which works to advance the Geauga business community, retain and grow jobs, contribute to business growth and strengthen the local economy. Geauga Growth Partnership’s mission is to enhance the business climate, encourage job creation, to strengthen economic prosperity and to improve the quality of life for all Geauga County residents.
Leadership Geauga purposes to provide access to engaging, relevant and diverse programming for established leaders and future leaders in Geauga County. The program offerings bring personal and professional growth and serve as pathways to strengthen participants, their organizations and the Geauga County community as a whole. To learn more about Leadership Geauga’s programs visit http://leadershipgeauga.org
For more information visit http://www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com, contact info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.