LIMA, Ohio – OhioMeansJobs Allen County was proud to participate in the annual Global Leadership Summit at Lima Community Church, joining leaders from across the region in a day of learning, collaboration, and inspiration.
The summit, broadcast live from the Chicago area, reaches hundreds of thousands of leaders at more than 2,200 host sites in over 100 countries. For the past 11 years, Lima Community Church has welcomed local leaders to this event, providing an opportunity to grow professionally while strengthening community connections.
“We love hosting this event,” said Chip Bullock, lead pastor at Lima Community Church. “We love getting to see our community partners and making those relationships and then together, like just being under the training and the influence of the summit.”
OhioMeansJobs Allen County brought staff from all levels of the organization to participate. Joe Patton, Director of OhioMeansJobs Allen County, said:
“One of the recurring themes is, when a leader gets better, everybody wins. But a lot of people don’t realize they can lead from where they’re at. So I think that’s a big thing. We like to bring our leadership team, from both management on down to line staff, because we’re trying to develop future leaders at our agency and for the county, and this is a great place where they can get inspired.”
The event featured presentations from world-class speakers across a variety of industries, giving attendees insights on leading with clarity, purpose, and confidence. Beyond the live stream, the local summit site fostered collaboration, allowing leaders from different organizations to exchange ideas, share successes, and explore new ways to strengthen their workplaces.
For a closer look at the summit, including highlights from local participants, check out WLIO/Hometown Stations’ video coverage HERE.
OhioMeansJobs Allen County staff left the summit energized, ready to apply what they learned in their work helping local job seekers and employers. By investing in professional development, the agency continues to build a team capable of leading with impact—both inside the office and throughout Allen County.
