Featuring a panel of local business leaders

Local leaders share firsthand stories of expanding operations, adding capacity, and growing their workforce right here in Geauga County.

Join us for the March Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, March 5, 2027, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.

Growing Our Future

Our annual snapshot of the county’s economic health, highlighting the people, industry, location, and quality of life that set Geauga apart and position it for growth.

Join us for the January Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, January 8, 2027, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.

Practical guidance for owners preparing to transition their company to the next generation or new ownership, protecting the value they’ve built and the local jobs that depend on it.

Join us for the October Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, December 4, 2026, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.

Join us for the November Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast on Friday, November 6, 2026, co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. This monthly breakfast series brings together local business, nonprofit, and community leaders to network, learn, and collaborate while fostering awareness of the people, services, and opportunities shaping our region.

Join the CPHHS Student Ambassadors for Mind Over Matter: Study & Unwind, an evening dedicated to student wellness, mental health, and semester success. Presented by the College of Public Health and Health Sciences Ambassadors and sponsored by CPHHS, this event offers students an opportunity to take a break, connect with peers, and prioritize their well-being.

Mansi Patel

Current Title: 
Senior Analyst, Merchandising Operations
AI Ambassador, Lowe's Companies, Inc. 

Degree(s):

B.S. in Fashion Merchandising, Kent State University, 2021 
M.S. in Information Systems, Iowa State University, 2024 

Career Bio:

Mansi is a Senior Analyst in Merchandising Operations at Lowe's Companies, where she leads AI and Retail Tech initiatives. She holds a Master's in Information Systems (2024, Iowa State) and a B.S. in Fashion Merchandising (2021, Kent State). 

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