Friday, February 20, 2026; 8:30 AM; Kenton Elks Lodge
Featured Speaker
OhioHealth Hardin Memorial Hospital
Presented by: Jim Whitaker, MBA, BSN; Senior Advisor of Operations
See slides at the bottom of this article.
Featured Speaker (Workforce Development)
Ohio State Lima
Presented by: Kayla Zehery; Director of Development
See slides at the bottom of this article.
Hardin Career Task Force and Attendee Updates
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| Kenton City Schools | Chad Thrush | www.kentoncityschools.org | - New tennis courts will be built at our new middle/high school just off of the back parking lot this Spring.
- We are also excited to host our first show choir competition in the new Performing Arts Center. Over 24 teams will be competing at our 2nd Annual Kenton Cup this weekend. This is a major fundraiser for our vocal music program with over 100 volunteers helping show Kenton Hospitality to visiting students and parents.
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| Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative | Brian Barger | www.MidOhioEnergy.com | - Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative's Community Fund offers grants to assist non-profit and/or community based organizations. Program funds are generated from voluntary co-op member contributions, and 100% of the funds collected are marked for local awards.
- Past grants have been awarded to help purchase items for educational programs, local youth sports equipment, AED's/safety gear, food & shelter outreach programs, and many other local causes.
- Applications are reviewed and awarded quarterly, with the deadline for Q1 2026 applications being Monday, March 2.
- For full details and applications, visit https://MidOhioEnergy.com/CommunityFund.
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| Middlefield Bank | Tim Oyster | www.middlefieldbank.bank | - The closing of the merger with Farmers National Bank is March 2, 2026.
- I am the Commercial Relationship Manager for the Kenton, Ada, Lima area. I take care of existing customers and work to acquire new customers. I enjoy working with all types of industries. If you have any questions or if you would like to find out more about the solutions I can provide, please let me know. I can be reached at toyster@middlefieldbank.com or at 614-301-9138. Thank you for your business and for your participation in the community.
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| The Inn at Ohio Northern University | Joan Delbo | innatonu.com | - Live Music March 6 and 27
- Girl's Dinner March 6
- Music Trivia March 17
- Guy's Gathering March 18
- Enchanted Ball March 21
- Paint & Sip March 25
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| Marion Technical College | Tami Galloway | www.mtc.edu | - Golf Outing- Thursday May 21 - 8 am registration, Shotgun start at 9 am Kings Mill Golf Course - This outing supports scholarships for students.
- Spring enrollment sets a new record 3,700+ students
- Teacher Boot Camp - still waiting for approval of grant from the State of Ohio
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Featured Speaker Presentation Slides: OhioHealth
Featured Speaker Presentation Slides: The Ohio State University at Lima
