The Rooney Family Business Playbook: Leading with Legacy

April 7, 2026
Join us for an inspirational & thought-provoking breakfast featuring Jim Rooney as he speaks to the dynasty of the Pittsburgh Steelers!Drawing from the legacy of leadership and values instilled by his father, Jim Rooney hosts a…

Stark Tank

April 22, 2026
Open to students at Aultman College, Stark State, Malone, Mount Union, Walsh, Kent State and The University of Akron.

Driving Sustainable Innovation for Future Generations

April 22, 2026
Mission driven family enterprises astutely adopt a sustainable development mindset to innovate and outperform rivals in the short-term. This mindset is also used to identify value creation investments for the long-term. With longer…

Founders Forum - Babe Chuppa

April 23, 2025
Founders’ Forum is a dynamic speaker series where visionary company leaders share the real stories behind their entrepreneurial journeys. Students, faculty, and the community gain firsthand insight into the challenges, risks, and…

Ohio Tech Summit

May 14, 2026
American Innovation. Built in Ohio.The Ohio moment is now. From billion-dollar investments to breakthrough innovations in NextGen tech, the eyes of the world are on us. This year, we celebrate the innovators, companies, and ideas that…

BreakThrough Communication: A Playbook for Mastering Difficult Conversations

May 14, 2026
In family businesses, personal history and professional roles often collide—leading to miscommunication, unspoken assumptions, and conflict. Generational differences only heighten the challenge, as values and communication styles vary…