Lunch WISE Wednesday - Building Your Dream Team

Description

This collaborative  series exclusively for women is being co-hosted by the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce, Mind Body Align, and the Small Business Development Center at Ashland University.  Each month we'll have a time of powerful networking, a motivational "TED-type" talk as well as a chance to learn more about your community.  We look forward to having you join us!

"Building Your Dream Team" - No one person can do everything alone, teamwork is essential in today's workplace. We'll be talking about the essential elements you should consider when building your own dream team including:
1. Hiring smart to fill your gaps
2. Building an incredible culture
3. Essential elements for a team leader to know
Whether you are new to leading a team or have years of experience, there is always more to learn on this topic. Join us for a lively presentation and thought-provoking conversation. 


Jodie A. Perry, CCE, IOM, CCEO-AP has served as President & CEO of the Richland Area Chamber of Commerce in Mansfield, Ohio since July, 2014. In 2017 she also took over leadership for the Richland Community Development Group. In this combined role she is responsible for leading the county-wide economic, community and workforce development efforts.
 
Prior to this position, she led the Greece (NY) Chamber of Commerce and the Van Wert (OH) Area Chamber of Commerce and also served on staff at the Ashland (OH) Area Chamber of Commerce. She also worked as the Deputy Chief Clerk for the US Senate Banking Committee. Jodie received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Religion from Ashland University in Ashland, Ohio.
 
In 2008 she graduated from the US Chamber of Commerce Institute for Organizational Management earning the IOM designation. In 2018 she received her Certified Chamber Executive designation, the highest certification in the industry. Jodie is active in the community and currently serves on several area Boards of Directors. She is on the Board of Regents for the Midwest Institute for Organizational Management and Secretary for CCEO (Chamber of Commerce Executives of Ohio). The importance of business was instilled at a young age as she grew up in a family of entrepreneurs in Rochester, NY.