The First Ever Lunch & Learn Was A Huge Success

Connection is when two or more people interact with each other and each person feels valued, seen, and heard. That totally describes the interaction at the Akron/Canton Airport on Friday October 27, 2023 11:30 am.

CEO/Publisher Bob Lanier of The Summit Magazine observed how his vision for the Lunch & Learn & Connect exceeded his expectations, broadly smiled as the room overflowing with a thoroughly interactive atmosphere permeated with tangible interaction and lots of networking.

Not only were they treated to a delicious catered lunch, the speakers were fantastic!

Sam DeShazior was the Grand Master of Ceremony representing the city of Akron, Representation from the County of Summit, Latoya Harris, Office of Diversity Inclusion & Equity Initiatives was very informative.

Michael Taylor – Vice President of Welty Building Construction generated so much interest and information, that it was hard for him to leave without being genuinely sought after.

Christian Mc Cauley – Manager of Marketing & Communication at the Akron/Canton Airport was surrounded by many attendees interested in hosting their own event there.

Since learning was one of the objectives, Sam invited several others to share pertinent information such as: Thomas A. Tatum – City of Akron, Alan Parker – Kent State University, and Danielle Thompson – CareSource Insurance.

Also adding to the informative atmosphere were: Philip M. Stevens – SOS Contract Services, Gary Barton – B&G Masonry Remodeling & Construction, Richard A. Burroughs – H&R Burroughs Realty Inc., ShaRonda Sammons – Sammons Safety Services, Richard Bennett – BENSAFE Fire Safety & Consulting, Brandi Parker, Valor Home-Family & Community Services, and Leanne Cannon – Divas With A Dream, were among many other intriguing, inspirational & motivating Professionals.

Needless to say, the chorus of responses were “How soon can we have this Lunch/Learn & Connect again?!!”