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SUMMARY:Women's Leadership Connection -
DESCRIPTION:This series\, designed especially with women in mind\, is being hosted by the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development. Each month\, we gather for a time of powerful networking\, a motivational "TED-type" talk\, as well as a chance to learn more about our community. \n\nThis series is especially important for our women members because it empowers them with practical tools\, confidence\, and perspective to lead effectively at work and in the community. It also fosters connection among women professionals\, reminding them that their voices\, experiences\, and leadership styles matter and that growth is strongest when it's shared. We look forward to having you join us!\n\n\n\n\n\nOur speaker:\n\nMayor Jodie Perry\n\n\n\nSince taking office in January 2024 as the 71st mayor of Mansfield\, Ohio\, Jodie A. Perry has\n\nfocused her administration on three core pillars: economic growth\, infrastructure\n\nmodernization\, and public safety. Drawing on nearly two decades of economic development\n\nexperience\, including ten years of leading the Richland Area Chamber & Economic Development.\n\nMayor Perry's administration emphasizes long-term revitalization\, operational efficiency\, and\n\nenhanced transparency.\n\nCore Priorities and Achievements\n\n  Economic Development: Leveraging her extensive background in business attraction and\n\nworkforce development\, Mayor Perry has catalyzed private-sector investment. There have\n\nbeen industrial expansions and business retention projects involving major local\n\ncompanies\, development at Mansfield Lahm Airport\, new housing developments\, and\n\ncommercial activity within the city.\n\n  Infrastructure and Utilities: The administration has accelerated critical modernization\n\nprojects\, including the Main Street Corridor project\, the bike trail extension projects\, water\n\nmain replacements\, and upgrades to the utility billing systems. Additionally\, the city has\n\nfocused on neighborhood revitalization through targeted investments and playground\n\nupgrades across Mansfield's parks system.\n\n  Public Safety: To combat violent crime and enhance community safety\, the mayor has\n\nfocused on recruitment for police and fire. The city has made significant upgrades in safety\n\nequipment and training. Mansfield was the first in the state to deploy drone first responder\n\nunits\, and tornado sirens were installed for the first time.\n\nLeadership and Professional Background\n\n  Community and Civic Engagement: Mayor Perry emphasizes cross-sector collaboration\n\nbetween city government\, local businesses\, education\, and county leadership. She is a past\n\nPresident of the Rotary Club of Mansfield. She is an active and visible member of the\n\ncommunity.\n\n  Previous Career Highlights: Jodie previously led the Greece (NY) and Van Wert (OH)\n\nChambers of Commerce and got her start at the Ashland (OH) Chamber. Her earlier career\n\nincludes serving as the Deputy Chief Clerk for the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. She\n\nwas honored with the 2019 Richland County ATHENA Award.\n\n  Education: She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ashland University.\n\n  Personal: She enjoys being an aunt to adorable nieces and nephews and loves living in\n\nMansfield with her dog\, Lizzy.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;"><span background-color:="" font-size:="" style="color: rgb(51\, 51\, 51)\; font-family: sans-serif\, Arial\, Verdana\, " trebuchet=""><span background-color:="" font-size:="" trebuchet=""><span background-color:="" font-size:="" trebuchet="">This series\,&nbsp\;designed especially with women in mind\,&nbsp\;</span>is being hosted by the Richland Area Chamber &amp\; Economic Development.&nbsp\;Each month\, we gather for a time of powerful networking\, a motivational &quot\;TED-type&quot\; talk\, as well as a chance to learn more about our community.&nbsp\;</span><br />\nThis series is especially important for our women members because it empowers them&nbsp\;with practical tools\, confidence\, and perspective to lead effectively at work and in the community. It also fosters connection among women professionals\, reminding them that their voices\, experiences\, and leadership styles matter&mdash\;and that growth is strongest when it&rsquo\;s shared.&nbsp\;<span background-color:="" font-size:="" trebuchet="">We look forward to having you join us!</span></span></span></span><br />\n<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Our speaker:<br />\nMayor Jodie Perry<br />\n<img alt="" height="450" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/2256/Image/MayorJodiePerryPhoto2026.jpg" style="width: 300px\; height: 450px\;" width="300" /></strong><br />\nSince taking office in January 2024 as the 71st mayor of Mansfield\, Ohio\, Jodie A. Perry has<br />\nfocused her administration on three core pillars: economic growth\, infrastructure<br />\nmodernization\, and public safety. Drawing on nearly two decades of economic development<br />\nexperience\, including ten years of leading the Richland Area Chamber &amp\; Economic Development.<br />\nMayor Perry&rsquo\;s administration emphasizes long-term revitalization\, operational efficiency\, and<br />\nenhanced transparency.<br />\nCore Priorities and Achievements<br />\n&bull\; Economic Development: Leveraging her extensive background in business attraction and<br />\nworkforce development\, Mayor Perry has catalyzed private-sector investment. There have<br />\nbeen industrial expansions and business retention projects involving major local<br />\ncompanies\, development at Mansfield Lahm Airport\, new housing developments\, and<br />\ncommercial activity within the city.<br />\n&bull\; Infrastructure and Utilities: The administration has accelerated critical modernization<br />\nprojects\, including the Main Street Corridor project\, the bike trail extension projects\, water<br />\nmain replacements\, and upgrades to the utility billing systems. Additionally\, the city has<br />\nfocused on neighborhood revitalization through targeted investments and playground<br />\nupgrades across Mansfield&#39\;s parks system.<br />\n&bull\; Public Safety: To combat violent crime and enhance community safety\, the mayor has<br />\nfocused on recruitment for police and fire. The city has made significant upgrades in safety<br />\nequipment and training. Mansfield was the first in the state to deploy drone first responder<br />\nunits\, and tornado sirens were installed for the first time.<br />\nLeadership and Professional Background<br />\n&bull\; Community and Civic Engagement: Mayor Perry emphasizes cross-sector collaboration<br />\nbetween city government\, local businesses\, education\, and county leadership. She is a past<br />\nPresident of the Rotary Club of Mansfield. She is an active and visible member of the<br />\ncommunity.<br />\n&bull\; Previous Career Highlights: Jodie previously led the Greece (NY) and Van Wert (OH)<br />\nChambers of Commerce and got her start at the Ashland (OH) Chamber. Her earlier career<br />\nincludes serving as the Deputy Chief Clerk for the U.S. Senate Banking Committee. She<br />\nwas honored with the 2019 Richland County ATHENA Award.<br />\n&bull\; Education: She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Ashland University.<br />\n&bull\; Personal: She enjoys being an aunt to adorable nieces and nephews and loves living in<br />\nMansfield with her dog\, Lizzy.<br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;</p>\n
LOCATION:DLX Kobacker Room 28 N. Main St. Mansfield\, OH
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DTSTAMP:20261114T072538Z
URL:https://portal.richlandareachamber.com/events/details/women-s-leadership-connection-6388
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