Step Into Stark: Emerging Talent Luncheon
Step Into Stark: Emerging Talent Luncheon
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 (11:00 AM - 1:00 PM) (EDT)
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Calling all HR Managers!
Are you investing in your interns and emerging talent this summer?
Join us for the Step Into Stark Luncheon on Wednesday, June 24 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gervasi. This event is designed to help your interns and young professionals feel connected, supported, and excited about building their future right here in Stark County.
This experience is all about your talent:
✔ Connecting with other interns and young professionals across the region
✔ Building meaningful relationships and professional networks
✔ Discovering local opportunities for involvement, leadership, and growth
✔ Gaining a deeper understanding of why Stark County is a great place to live and work
We’re excited to welcome Ally Bussey, President & CEO of Visit Canton, who will present “The Stark Contrast: Why Your Life is Better Here”—highlighting the energy, opportunity, and lifestyle advantages that make Stark County a place young professionals want to stay.
Panel: "The Transplant Perspective" Leaders who grew up elsewhere but chose to build their lives here.
Panelists:
- Armon Cook, Program Manager, Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development Board
- Nicholas Guidos, Associate Advisor, Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, LLC
- Eva Cruz, Community Engagement Coordinator, Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
- Ian Smith, Client Advisor Technician, Schauer Group, Inc.
- Moderator: Tommy Karcher, Account Manager, TKG
Attendees will also learn about networking, volunteer, and professional development opportunities.
If you want your interns to feel more connected and more likely to stay in our region long-term, this is an opportunity you won’t want them to miss.
Presented by the Canton Regional Chamber, Strengthening Stark, and Visit Canton.
👉 Register your interns today and invest in their future.
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Cost: $25 (includes lunch)
1700 55th St NE
Canton, OH 44721 United States
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