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SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron PM - Kent State University Museum
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by hosted by Sara Spinner Liska\, J.D.\, Ph.D\, Director\, KSU Museum\n\n\n\nJoin members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Sara Spinner Liska\, J.D.\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Kent State University Museum\, Thursday\, August 28\, 2025. \nDescription: \nIn honor of Kent State University Museum’s 40th anniversary season\, the exhibition “Sparkle: The Style and Jewelry of Aileen Mehle” honors the glamorous society columnist\, Aileen Mehle (1918-2016) and showcases dozens of her evening dresses and jewels to reframe her role as a forgotten fashion icon. The exhibition includes a specially designed installation – an imagined\, custom-built closet showcasing Mehle’s garments\, offering an intimate and engaging glimpse into her iconic style. \nOther Details: \n\nWill include a curator-led tour of the exhibit\nFree parking in Rockwell Hall Parking Lot\n\nWebsite for more details if needed: \nhttps://www.kent.edu/museum/news/kent-state-university-museum-showcases-jewelry-and-dresses-widely-syndicated-society-0 \nAddress: \nKent State University Museum \n515 Hilltop Drive \nKent\, OH 44240 \n********************************************************************* \nAugust 28\, 2025 – 5 PM – 7 PM \n \n5PM – 5:30 PM \nMeet and Greet (Reception in Museum Lobby) \n5:30PM – 5:45PM \nWelcome from our Host\, Dr. Sarah Spinner Liska\, Director\, Kent State University Museum \n5:45PM – 6:15PM \nTour of Museum by Curator\, Sara Hume\, Ph.D. \n6:15PM – 7:00PM \nConnections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guest \nMembers may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee. \nTICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15 \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-pm-kent-state-university-museum/
LOCATION:Kent State University Museum\, 515 Hilltop Drive\, Kent\, OH\, 44240\, United States
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SUMMARY:9/5/25 - Resilient Leadership:  Prioritizing Self-Care
DESCRIPTION:Fri. September 5\, 2025 – 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM – Portage Country Club\n\n\nJoin us at the August ATHENA Akron Leadership Lunch Forum featuring “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about: Resiient Leadership: Prioritizing Self-Care \n\n\n\nMODERATOR: \nChristine Williams\, PhD – Associate VP of Immersive Leadership\, United Way of Summit & Medina’s Center for Immersive Leadership \nINSIDERS: \nDonna Delgado – Sr. Strategist\, Digital Marketing at Summa Health \nMaisha McIntyre\, LPCC-S – Mental Health Counselor\, Minority Behavioral Health Group \nSara Warner\, MPH\, CHES\, CPH – Wellbeing Program Manager\, AmTrust Financial Services\, Inc. \n \nTICKETS: Event Patron $75 | ATHENA Akron Member: $40 | ATHENA Akron Member’s Guest: $35* | Non-Member: $45 \n*Note: Unfortunately\, due to rising costs we had to increase our guest price effective August 1\, 2025. Please know that we appreciate your continued support of ATHENA Akron and its valuable programming. \nPrevious guest price $30 \nCurrent guest price $35 \nRegistration is open now. \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/9-5-25-resilient-leadership-prioritizing-self-care/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T120000
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SUMMARY:Exclusive Fierce Advocate Event--Virtual lunch with...Julie Brandle
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!  Join us on September 19th from 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM | Virtual Lunch with Notable Leader Julie Brandle (via zoom).\n\n\nATHENA Akron is pleased to invite you to an Exclusive  Fierce Advocate Member Event\, VIRTUAL Lunch with a LEADER\, presented by ATHENA Akron on Friday\, September 19th\, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. \nZoom link will be sent to all registered attendees closer to the date of the event. \nJoin us for this exclusive event with a limited availability of only 20 tickets. \nEnjoy a casual VIRTUAL lunch featuring: Julie Brandle\, President and Founder\, \nMetis Construction Services \n\n\n\nWe are pleased to welcome \nJulie Brandle\, President and Founder\, Metis Construction Services\, as our guest. \n \nAbout Julie Brandle \nJulie Brandle is the President and Founder of Metis Construction Services\, a woman-owned commercial general contractor based in Kent\, Ohio. Metis completes ground-up construction\, renovations\, and facilities maintenance projects across Ohio and in multiple states. With more than 30 years of experience in sales\, marketing\, and public relations\, Julie not only oversees these areas for Metis but also plays an integral role in shaping and managing the company’s overall business strategy. \nAn engaged civic leader\, Julie currently serves as Board Chair of the Greater Akron Chamber and sits on numerous other boards\, including Kent State University’s Construction Management Program\, the Portage Development Board\, Akron Civic Theatre\, Associated Builders and Contractors Northern Ohio (Chair-Elect)\, and the Coleman and Hattie Larlham Foundations. A dedicated volunteer\, she supports organizations such as Habitat for Humanity\, Rebuilding Together\, the Rotary Club of Akron\, and the Girl Scouts of Northeast Ohio. A Lifetime Gold Award Girl Scout\, Julie is also a recipient of the organization’s Women of Distinction award and the Thanks Badge for her outstanding service. \nJulie is a past president of the Rotary Club of Akron and served as District Governor for Rotary District 6630. She is a graduate of Cuyahoga Falls High School and Bowling Green State University\, where she earned a double major in Interpersonal and Public Communication and Soviet Studies\, including a travel-grant scholarship to study in Kyiv\, Ukraine. \nHer leadership development includes graduation from Goldman Sachs 10\,000 Small Businesses\, ScaleratorNEO\, Leadership Portage County\, and Leadership Akron’s Class 37\, where she proudly serves as Class President. \nJulie is the daughter of Leann Soika and the late Rich Soika. She shares close ties with her siblings Rich (Sharon) and Kristen (Orlando)\, and is a beloved aunt to Orlando\, RJ\, Lydia\, Ardynn\, and Reid. Julie and her husband Steven reside in Brimfield Township\, and are proud parents to Kimberly\, a BGSU graduate and an Intervention Specialist in Northwest Ohio. Julie’s newest and most cherished title is “Grandma” to her 18-month-old grandson\, Stetson. \n \n\n\nT ICKETS: $10 \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/exclusive-fierce-advocate-event-virtual-lunch-with-julie-brandle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T163000
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SUMMARY:9/24/25-ATHENA Akron PM - United Way Summit & Medina - 37 N. High St Akron
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Annie McFadden\, President and CEO\, United Way  Summit and Medina\n\n\nJoin members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Annie McFadden\, President and CEO\, United Way Summit and Medina\, Wednesday\, September 24\, 2025. \nUnited Way Summit & Medina \n37 N. High St. \nAkron\, OH 44308 \nParking & Arrival Instructions: \nFree parking can be found in the rear of our building at 70 N. Broadway St. You may park in any of the Visitor Parking spaces (see parking map attached). Once parked\, please walk through the Sojourner Truth Legacy Plaza to our front door entrance. Upon entering the building\, you will see the Knight Center of Truth space straight ahead. \nA parking map is at the bottom of this page. \n \nSeptember 24\, 2025 \n4:30 pm – 5:00 pm \nTour of United Way Facility (optional) \n5:00 pm – 5:30 pm \nMeet & Greet (Knight Center of Truth Space) \n5:30 pm – 5:45 pm \nWelcome from our host\, Annie McFadden\, President and CEO\, United Way Summit and Medina \n5:45 pm – 6:15 pm \nPanel Discussion\, UWSM CI Leadership \n6:15 pm – 7:00 pm \nNetworking and Refreshments \n \nConnections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guests \nMembers may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee. \nTICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15 \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/9-24-25-athena-akron-pm-at-united-way-summit-and-medina/
LOCATION:United Way of Summit & Medina\, 37 North High Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44308\, United States
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SUMMARY:10/3/25 - Innovation:  Do You Want To Start Something?
DESCRIPTION:Fri. October 3\, 2025 – 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM – Portage Country Club\n\n\nJoin us at the August ATHENA Akron Leadership Lunch Forum featuring “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about: Innovation:  Do You Want To Start Something? \n\n\n\nMODERATOR: \nJolene Lane \nDirector\, Akron Innovation Team (i-team) \nBloomberg American Sustainable Cities Initiative \nCity of Akron \n \nINSIDERS: \nMarie Covington \nA Founder of Women’s Endowment Fund \nJudy Nicely \nA Founder of Women’s Network \nAlicia Robinson \nFounder and Executive Director of Limitless Ambition \nEbony Yeboah-Amankwah \nFounder and Executive Director of Summit Fresh Mobile Market \n \nFriday\, October 3\, 202511:30 AM – 1:15 PM \nPortage Country Club240 N Portage PathAkron\, OH 44303 \n \nTICKETS: Event Patron $75 | ATHENA Akron Member: $40 | ATHENA Akron Member’s Guest: $35* | Non-Member: $45 \nWe are able to accept requests for special meal preferences until Tuesday\, September 30th at 12 noon. \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/10-3-25-innovation-do-you-want-to-start-something/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T163000
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SUMMARY:10/23/25 - ATHENA Akron PM -  Summit County Common Pleas Court
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Judge Joy Oldfield\, Summit County Court of Common Pleas\n\n\nJoin members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Judge Joy Oldfield\, Judge Kani Harvey Hightower\, Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio\, and Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer. \nSummit County Courthouse \n209 South High Street \nAkron\, Ohio 44308 \nOctober 23\, 2025 – 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM \n \nPARKING INFORMATION \nYou may park in the Summit County Parking Deck across the street from the Courthouse at 200 S. High St. Complimentary parking validations will be available. There is also limited street parking and several other parking garages located in the area. \n \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nOptional Tour \n5PM – 5:30 PM \nMeet and Greet \n5:30PM – 6:15PM \nWelcome and Panel Discussion – Judge Joy Malek Oldfield\, Judge Kani Harvey Hightower\, Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio\, and Judge Elinore Marsh Stormer \n6:15PMpm – 6:30PM \nConnections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guests \n \nMembers may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee. \n \nTICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15 \nNOTE: When completing your ‘ticket order form’\, just enter NA if the requested field does not apply (i.e. no guest(s)) \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/10-23-25-athena-akron-pm-summit-county-common-pleas-court/
LOCATION:Summit County Common Pleas Court General Division\, 209 South High Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 ATHENA Akron Leadership Awards Program * November 5\, 2025 *
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we honor the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients and Finalists at a dinner and awards program on Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025!\n\n\nATHENA Akron\, Inc. will honor the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipients and Finalist Honorees at a dinner and awards program on Wednesday\, November 5\, 2025\, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn. The event recognizes exemplary women leaders for their professional achievement\, community involvement\, and for actively assisting women in reaching their full leadership potential. This year’s Leadership Award recipients will join more than 80 local women leaders who have been honored as Recipients or Finalists of this important award. \n \nCongratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient: \nElizabeth Bartz \nPresident and CEO\, State and Federal Communications\, Inc. \n \nCongratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award Finalist Honorees: \nKristen M. Scalise\, CPA\, CFE \nSummit County Fiscal Officer \nAimee R. Wade \nExecutive Director\, County of Summit ADM Board \nJulie A. Weagraff\, MNO\, CFRE \nChief Development Officer \nGirl Scouts of North East Ohio \n \nCongratulations to the 2025 Young Professional Leadership Award Recipients: \nLauren Marsh \nAssistant to the Mayor for Community Relations \nCasey Shevlin \nThe City’s First Director of Sustainability and Resilience \n \nCongratulations to the 2025 Young Professional Leadership Award Finalist Honorees: \nValerie Murphy Daugherty \nOwner\, Valerie Murphy Counseling and Consulting\, LLC \nKelly Unger \nMarketing Senior\, CliftonLarsonAllen \n \nCongratulations to the 2025 ATHENA Organizational Award Recipient: \nHabitat for Humanity of Summit County \nRochelle D. Sibbio \nPresident and CEO\, Habitat for Humanity of Summit County \n \nFor sponsorship availabilities or more information regarding the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Awards program\, email Stephanie Walton at sntwalton@gmail.com.\n \n2025 Menu Options:\nMain Entrees \nChicken Marsala – Sauteed Breast of Chicken with Wild Mushroom Marsala Sauce\, Rice Pilaf\, Seasonal Vegetables\, Pre-Dressed House Salad \nBaked Cod with Beurre Blanc – Fresh Cod\, Baked and Topped with Beurre Blanc Sauce (GF)\, Rice Pilaf\, Vegetable Medley\, Pre-Dressed House Salad \nVeganGrilled Portabella Mushrooms with Roasted Potatoes and Grilled Vegetables \nChildren’s MealChicken Tenders\, French Fries\, and Children’s Fruit Cup \nDessertChef’s Choice \n \nIMPORTANT TICKET INFORMATION \n1) When completing your ‘order form’ (name\, email and meal preference) – just type NA if the field does not apply to you (i.e. no guest 1\, 2\, 3 and/or no child’s ticket) \n2) Each ‘order form‘ for tickets has space for info for 3 guests. If you are purchasing more than 3 guest tickets\, please re-start a new order for guests 4\, 5\, and 6 (so that we can capture your additional guests’ full name\, menu choice\, and email). Please call or email Val if you have any questions – (330) 338-3136 / vapickett59@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/2025-athena-akron-leadership-awards-program-november-5-2025-2/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton Akron Fairlawn  3180 West Market Street Akron\, OH 44333\, 3180 West Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44333\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T113000
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SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron in Portage County Lunch Forum: "Taking A Risk..Stepping Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!  Join us on Wednesday\,  November 19\, 2025\, from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM – Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome members and guests to our ATHENA Akron in Portage County Leadership Forum. Our program features “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about ‘Taking a Risk…Stepping Beyond Comforter to Discover What’s Possible’ \n\n\n\n \nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025 | ATHENA Akron in Portage County Leadership Forum \nPlease RSVP By: Tuesday\, November 18 \nLeadership Topic: “Taking A Risk… Stepping Beyond Comfort To Discover What’s Possible” \n \nJoin us as we welcome members and guests to an ATHENA Akron in Portage County Leadership Forum. Our program features “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about Taking Risks. \nInsider: Fran Doll\, Founder\, Superior Staffing and Grandparents Against Sex Predators (GASP) \nInsider: Rev. Amy C. Gopp \, Senior Minister\, United Church of Christ of Kent \nInsider: Amy Mucha\, Owner of Daisy Pops/Makes \nModerator: Tami Bolder\, CPA\, ABV\, ASA\, MBA\, DBA Director\, CBIZ Valuation Group\, LLC \n \nWednesday\, November 19\, 202511:30 AM – 1:15 PM \nKent State University Hotel & Conference Center215 S Depeyster St\, \nKent\, OH 44240 \nATHENA Akron Member: $40 | ATHENA Akron Member’s Guest: $35 | Non-Member: $45
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-in-portage-county-lunch-forum-taking-a-risk-stepping-beyond/
LOCATION:Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center\, 215 S Depeyster Street\, Kent\, OH\, 44240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
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SUMMARY:Q&A w/a Notable Leader: Jane Bond\, Board President of the Makeshift Theater
DESCRIPTION:ATHENA Akron\n\n\nJoin ATHENA Akron virtually via Zoom as we welcome Jane Bond\, Board President of the Makeshift Theater. Jane will tell us her story and answer questions from our moderator. Becky Guzy. Chat will be open for questions from our attendees and the host is Susan Kosco. \nCost: There is no charge for this program; however\, donations are welcome. A portion of your donation goes to non-profits that positively impact the lives of women in our community. \nAn email containing a private Zoom link and a copy of Jane’s full bio will be sent to all registrants on Tuesday evening\, December 16th.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/qa-w-a-notable-leader-jane-bond-board-president-of-the-makeshift-theater/
LOCATION:ATHENA Akron\, Inc.\, 2106 Braewick Cir Ste 202\, Akron\, OH\, 44313\, United States
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SUMMARY:Joyful Leadership!
DESCRIPTION:Fri. January 9. 2026 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM — ‘Joyful Leadership!’\n\n\nJoin us at the January 2026 Akron Leadership Lunch Forum featuring “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about: Joyful Leadership! \n\n\n\nMODERATOR: \nJudge Joy Malek Oldfield — Judge\, Summit County Common Pleas Court; Presiding Judge\, Turning Point Program \nINSIDERS: \nJessica W. Bader\, LSW — Director of Business Development\, Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities \nDarlene A. Shuler\, M.A.\, M.Ed. — Akron Community Foundation with Akron Public Schools Middle School CCAA Partner Liaison\, College & Career Academies \nJasmina D. Waters— Senior Director\, The University of Akron \n \nTICKETS: Event Patron $75 | ATHENA Akron Member: $40 | ATHENA Akron Member’s Guest: $35 |    Non-Member: $45 \nRegistration is open now. \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/joyful-leadership/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T163000
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SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron PM - Akron Children’s Museum - hosted by Traci Buckner
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Traci Buckner\, Executive Director\, Akron Children’s  Museum\n\n\nJoin members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Traci Buckner\, Executive Director\, Akron Children’s Museum. \nGo to https://akronkids.org/contact-us/staff to view a full listing of the Akron Children’s Museum staff.   \n \nJanuary 21\, 2025 – 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n216 S. Main Street \nAkron\, Ohio 44308 \nParking Info \nParking is available in the O’Neil’s/State Street Parking Deck at 51 W. State Street (behind Barley House). Please take a ticket on your way in\, and we will provide you with a pass to scan on your exit for free parking. After you park\, take the elevator in the parking deck to level (B). When you exit the elevator\, follow the posted signs directing you into the museum \n \n4:30 PM – 5:00 PM \nOptional Tour \n5 PM – 5:30 PM \nMeet and Greet \n5:30PM – 6:15 PM \nWelcome \n6:15 PM – 7:00 PM \nConnections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guests \n \nMembers may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee. \n \nTICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15 \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-pm-akron-childrens-museum-hosted-by-traci-buckner/
LOCATION:Akron Children’s Museum\, 216 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20251231T193836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T004643Z
UID:5287-1769706000-1769713200@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:Connect With Women Leaders at ATHENA Akron's 11th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Meet and connect with Greater Akron’s Established Women Leaders at\nATHENA Akron’s 11th Annual Meeting!\n\n\nPlease join us on January 29th\, for our Annual Meeting. Enjoy connecting with fellow members and guests\, as we gather together to kick off the brand new year of ATHENA Akron 2026! \n \nDuring the annual meeting portion of our evening\, ATHENA Akron members will vote on the proposed slate of officers for 2026. \n \nCost: $20 per ticket. All members and guests are invited to attend.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/connect-with-women-leaders-at-athena-akrons-11th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Mustard Seed Market – Highland Square Event Room\, 867 West Market Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260206T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260114T124057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T013217Z
UID:5330-1770377400-1770383700@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:Stronger Together:  Collaboration for Impact!
DESCRIPTION:Fri. February 6. 2026 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM — ‘Stronger Together:  Collaboration for Impact!’\n\n\nWelcome to Stronger Together: Collaboration for Impact! \nJoin us at Portage Country Club on February 6\, 2026 at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on the power of collaboration. \nLet’s come together to share ideas\, network\, and learn from each other. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out\, this event is for you! \nGet ready to be inspired\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and make a difference. Together\, we can achieve great things! \n\n\n\nMODERATOR \nSandra (Sandy) Haskell\, MAOL\, CAVS\, CVA – Manager of Volunteer Services and Community Relations\, University Hospitals Portage Medical Center \nINSIDERS \nJulie Carneal—Chief Executive Officer\, OPEN M \nCindy DiLauro\, CPTD\, PHR—Training Strategist I Leadership Architect I Owner\,Flying Starship\, LLC \nCharmaine Rice\, M.A.— SVP Learning\, Development and Diversity\, AmTrust Financial Services\, Inc. \nTorey S. Tolson—Community Involvement Consultant (OH/MD/WV)\, FirstEnergy \n \nTICKETS: Event Patron $75 | ATHENA Akron Member: $40 | ATHENA Akron Member’s Guest: $35 | Non-Member: $45 \nRegistration open now…. \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/stronger-together-collaboration-for-impact/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260128T185136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T235549Z
UID:5366-1771349400-1771356600@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron Honors Established Women Leaders New to Their Positions
DESCRIPTION:ATHENA Akron Honors Established Women Leaders New to Their Positions – February 17\, 2026 – 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-honors-established-women-leaders-new-to-their-positions/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260216T213556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T000049Z
UID:5409-1772796600-1772802900@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:The Courage To Be You - Vulnerability as a Path to Connection
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/the-courage-to-be-you-vulnerability-as-a-path-to-connection/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260310T125913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T133239Z
UID:5456-1774369800-1774378800@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron PM - State &  Federal Communications Hosted by Elizabeth Bartz
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Elizabeth Bartz\, President & CEO of State & Federal Communication\n\n\nMarch 24\, 2026 – 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n222 S. Main Street \nAkron\, Ohio 44308 \nParking Details \n“Parking for 222 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH 44308\, includes the O’Neils (State St.) Parking Deck (200 S High St)\, Main/Buchtel Surface Lot (285 S Main St)\, with metered street parking free after 6 PM.” \n \n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nMeet and Greet \n5:30PM – 6:15 PM \nWelcome \n6:15 PM – 7:00 PM \nConnections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guests \n \nMembers may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee. \n \nTICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15 \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-pm-state-federal-communications-hosted-by-elizabeth-bartz/
LOCATION:State and Federal Communications\, 222 South Main Street\, #Suite 300\, Akron\, OH\, 44308\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260317T222130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T132327Z
UID:5483-1776252600-1776258900@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron in Portage County Lunch Forum:   Purpose-Driven Leadership
DESCRIPTION:Register Now!  Join us on Wednesday\,  April 15\, 2026\, from 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM – Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center\n\n\nJoin us as we welcome members and guests to our ATHENA Akron in Portage County Leadership Forum. Our program features “Insiders” who know the answers to your questions about “Purpose-Driven Leadershp: Changing Society for the Greater Good”
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-in-portage-county-lunch-forum-purpose-driven-leadership/
LOCATION:Kent State University Hotel & Conference Center\, 215 S Depeyster Street\, Kent\, OH\, 44240\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T131500
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260418T161049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T153357Z
UID:5519-1777635000-1777641300@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:Women in Leadership - Becoming an Agent of Change
DESCRIPTION:Fri. May 1. 2026  — 11:30 AM to 1:15 PM — ‘Women in Leadership – Becoming an Agent of Change’\n\n\nWelcome to Women in Leadership – Becoming an Agent of Change \nJoin us at Portage Country Club on Friday\, May 1\, 2026\, at 11:30 AM (Eastern Time) for an event focused on Becoming an Agent of Change! \nLet’s come together to share ideas\, network\, and learn from each other. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out\, this event is for you! \nGet ready to be inspired\, connect with like-minded individuals\, and make a difference. Together\, we can achieve great things!
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/women-in-leadership-becoming-an-agent-of-change/
LOCATION:Portage Country Club\, 240 N. Portage Path\, Akron\, OH\, 44303\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260503T045959
CREATED:20260502T033457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T033457Z
UID:5534-1779294600-1779303600@www.athenaakron.org
SUMMARY:ATHENA Akron PM - BOUNCE Innovation Hub - hosted by Jessica Sublett
DESCRIPTION:Join members and guests of ATHENA Akron for an after-hours event hosted by Jessica Sublett\, CEO\, BOUNCE Innovation Hub\n\n\nWednesday\, May 20\, 2026 \n4:30 PM – 7:00 PM \n526 S. Main Street \nAkron\, Ohio 44311 \n \nVenue Information: \n· South on Main Street \n· Under the skybridge to GOJO HQ on left \n· Turn right on W. Falor St. into Canal Place – see sign for 526 S. Main \n· One long brick building \n· See BOUNCE building on left – sign on corner \n· See steps to entry door – and also long ramp to entrance \n· Open surface parking across from entrance \n \n4:30 PM – 5:30 PM \nMeet and Greet \n5:30PM – 6:15 PM \nWelcome \n6:15 PM – 7:00 PM \nConnections & Relationship Building with ATHENA Akron members & guests \n \nMembers may bring a guest for only a $5 additional fee. \n \nTICKETS: ATHENA Akron Member: $10 | Non-Member: $15 | ATHENA Akron Member and Guest: $15 \n \nATHENA Akron\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect established women leaders\, provide emerging women leaders with access to established women leaders\, and to offer programs for leadership development. \nRegistrants and their guests agree to allow ATHENA Akron to use their likeness in photographs taken at the event unless they have otherwise notified ATHENA Akron in writing.
URL:https://www.athenaakron.org/event/athena-akron-pm-bounce-innovation-hub-hosted-by-jessica-sublett/
LOCATION:Bounce Innovation Hub\, 526 South Main Street\, Akron\, OH\, 44311\, United States
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