Geauga Economic Leadership Forum – (G.E.L.) September 11, 2026 – Veteran and First Responder Business Owners
Veteran & First Responder Business Owners
Featuring Nate of Blue Lake Cleaning
Spotlighting local entrepreneurs who served in the military or as first responders — and how service-forged discipline and leadership translate into thriving Geauga County businesses.
Join us for the September Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, September 11, 2026, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.
Co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. These events are an opportunity to bring business and industry leaders together with our community to network, learn, and collaborate. Each event is intended to foster a heightened awareness of business, industry, and public services present in Geauga County and to facilitate networking among the members of those sectors. Anyone working or living in Geauga County will benefit from learning more about our local employers and services.
Spend time networking before the program. A Continental Breakfast, coffee and water are provided.
8:00 am – Breakfast & Networking
8:30 am – 9:30 am – Program