Exploring International Export Opportunities for Stark County Manufacturers
May 27, 2025

The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce is hosting a special event focused on helping Canton businesses expand their global exports. Presented by MAGNET, this event will feature the Ohio Export Assistance Network alongside local companies that have successfully grown their international business using its resources.

Learn:

• The importance of international export opportunities for Stark County manufacturing businesses.
• How MAGNET supports companies in their global growth strategies.
• Top industries with export potential.
• How export assistance contributes to business growth.
• Overview of available resources, tools, and grants, and how businesses can maximize support.
• Announcement of the upcoming trade mission to India.
• Hear firsthand from two local manufacturers sharing how they successfully expanded globally using Export Assistance Network resources.

Register Today!

Leadership in Manufacturing Executive Forum
May 13, 2025

The future competitiveness of American manufacturing hinges on how quickly we adopt Smart Manufacturing technologies—robotics, machine learning, AI, and 3D printing—and develop the talent and human interface needed to drive them.

We’re thrilled to welcome award-winning author, pioneering researcher, four-time entrepreneur, and noted professor Hod Lipson as our keynote speaker on the morning of May 13, 2025.

May 13, 2025
8 - 10:00 a.m.
MAGNET

Register here. 

Learning & Networking Series for Second-Stage Entrepreneurs
September 18, 2025

SESSION 3: 
Networking and Learning Social

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
1899 Social and Indoor Golf (20040 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights, OH)

Join us for an enriching evening of networking and connecting with fellow entrepreneurs and industry experts. Enjoy complimentary appetizers, drinks and indoor golf simulator while exploring opportunities and resources designed specifically for second stage companies. Gain insights from peers who have benefited from Morgan Foundation-sponsored programs.

Register here. 

Lunch and Learn Series
Spring 2025

The Lunch & Learn Series is held at lunch, once a week, online, and is recorded so that participants can view later if their schedule changes and they miss a class. Sessions are taught by business professionals - these are technical, practical, and concise.

Topics include: 

• Quality Control Best Practices
  4/16/25 - 5/7/25
  
• Better Project Management
  4/16/25 - 5/7/25
• Hiring - Interview & Onboarding Skills 4 Managers
  4/16/25 - 4/17/25

More information here.