Leadership on Main - October

Schedule

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 07:30 am to 09:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

Duck Club at Canal Park | Akron, OH

Advertisement
Leadership on Main | October 8, 2025
📍 The Duck Club by Firestone at Canal Park
🕢 7:30–9:00 AM | ☕ Free breakfast provided
🎙 Featuring: R.J. Nemer, President, The University of Akron
From PGA to UA—meet the leader charting a bold new course for Akron’s university.
He built the world’s largest independent pro golf agency. He revived global brands and shaped financial strategy at a capital management firm. Now, he’s returned home to lead his alma mater into its next era.
Join us for a dynamic conversation with R.J. Nemer, the 19th President of The University of Akron, whose story defies the traditional career path—and whose leadership is already reshaping higher education in Greater Akron.
As a double UA graduate and former dean of the College of Business, R.J. brings a rare mix of entrepreneurial instinct, brand strategy, and local pride to the role. Whether you're in business, education, or civic leadership, his journey offers bold lessons in vision, reinvention, and legacy.
🎟 Free to attend
🥐 Breakfast on us, thanks to Akron RubberDucks
💬 Bring your curiosity and questions
❤️ Give back: optional donation to a nonprofit selected by the speaker
Leadership on Main is where Akron’s changemakers connect, learn, and grow together. See you there.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Duck Club at Canal Park, 300 S Main St,Akron, Ohio, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Leadership Akron

Host or Publisher Leadership Akron

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Akron

Brandy Clark, Mary Chapin Carpenter in Akron
Tue, 07 Oct at 07:00 pm Brandy Clark, Mary Chapin Carpenter in Akron

Goodyear Theater

CONCERTS MUSIC
CoComelon - Akron
Tue, 07 Oct at 10:00 pm CoComelon - Akron

Akron Civic Theatre

ART THEATRE
Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark
Tue, 07 Oct at 11:00 pm Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark

Goodyear Theater

ART THEATRE
Parking Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark
Tue, 07 Oct at 11:00 pm Parking Mary Chapin Carpenter and Brandy Clark

Goodyear Theater

ART THEATRE
Akron Job Fair - Akron Career Fair
Wed, 08 Oct at 11:00 am Akron Job Fair - Akron Career Fair

Akron

JOB-FAIRS VIRTUAL-RUN
Mess Makers: Pink Day
Wed, 08 Oct at 11:00 am Mess Makers: Pink Day

Akron Art Museum

Pastors Lunch
Wed, 08 Oct at 11:30 am Pastors Lunch

Downtown Akron

4 Season Trees Crushed Glass & Paint on Canvas Art Class Paint & Sip
Wed, 08 Oct at 06:00 pm 4 Season Trees Crushed Glass & Paint on Canvas Art Class Paint & Sip

Nauti Vine Winery

ART WORKSHOPS
Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)
Mon, 18 Nov at 06:00 pm Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)

Akron

WORKSHOPS PUBLIC-SPEAKING
2025 CLEO on the Go Luncheons - Akron
Thu, 06 Feb at 11:30 am 2025 CLEO on the Go Luncheons - Akron

Akron Family Restaurant

Accessing the Hidden Job Market
Tue, 22 Apr at 01:00 pm Accessing the Hidden Job Market

OhioMeansJobs Center

WORKSHOPS
Unlock Your Management Potential : 1 Day Workshop  in Akron, OH
Mon, 23 Jun at 09:00 am Unlock Your Management Potential : 1 Day Workshop in Akron, OH

HQ

WORKSHOPS MEETUPS
Mastering Leadership Fundamentals - 1 Day Workshop in Arlington, TX
Fri, 27 Jun at 09:00 am Mastering Leadership Fundamentals - 1 Day Workshop in Arlington, TX

HQ

WORKSHOPS CONTESTS
10\/3\/25 - Innovation:  Do You Want To Start Something?
Fri, 03 Oct at 11:30 am 10/3/25 - Innovation: Do You Want To Start Something?

Portage Country Club

BUSINESS
MarketPlace Advance
Sat, 04 Oct at 10:30 am MarketPlace Advance

Bounce Innovation Hub

Leadership on Main - October
Wed, 08 Oct at 07:30 am Leadership on Main - October

Duck Club at Canal Park

SPORTS WORKSHOPS
2025 County of Summit ADM Board Trailblazer Awards Dinner
Thu, 09 Oct at 05:30 pm 2025 County of Summit ADM Board Trailblazer Awards Dinner

John S. Knight Center

BUSINESS HEALTH-WELLNESS
Coffee & Career Development
Thu, 16 Oct at 10:00 am Coffee & Career Development

The Meeting Hall

MEETUPS BRUNCH
CLEO Quarterly Luncheon - October 2025
Wed, 22 Oct at 11:00 am CLEO Quarterly Luncheon - October 2025

Firestone Country Club

NONPROFIT FOOD-DRINKS

What's Happening Next in Akron?

Discover Akron Events