Events

Chapter Meeting - October 20, 2026 (IN PERSON)

Join us for an IN PERSON Chapter Meeting - BREAKFAST MEETING!
Tuesday, October 20 2026.

Jeff Belcher will be presenting "When the Rules Change: Resilience, Adaptability & Leadership When Life Does Not Go According to Plan"

Cost: $25 for Members; $35 for Non Members.

Schedule:

Registration / Networking from 7:45am - 8.00am

Announcements from 7:55am - 8:00am

Presentation from 8:00am - 9:00am

Location:
Grand Café and Roastery
4080 Creative Living Way
Medina, OH 44256

Session Description: What happens when life changes in an instant and the path forward looks nothing like the one you planned. Drawing from his experience, rebuilding his life after a catastrophic illness resulted in becoming a quadruple amputee. Jeff will share a powerful perspective on resilience adaptability and leadership. Attendees will learn practical strategies for navigating adversity, embracing change, challenging assumptions about disabilities, in creating environments where people can thrive… even when the rules change.

Speaker Bio: Jeff Belcher is a motivational speaker, resilience advocate, and leadership storyteller who brings a powerful perspective on overcoming adversity, adapting to change, and finding a way forward when life does not go as planned. A former competitive tennis athlete at the NCAA Division I level and Director of Tennis at country clubs in Florida, New York, and Connecticut, Jeff spent over twenty years developing the mindset, discipline, and ability to perform under pressure that come with competitive athletics, not only for himself, but also his clients. Those experiences shaped as approach to leadership, perseverance, preparation, and personal accountability… then his life changed dramatically. A catastrophic illness resulted in the loss of both legs below the knees and most of his fingers, forcing him to rebuild virtually every aspect of his daily life. Simple tasks required new approaches, new skills, and an entirely different mindset. What followed taught him that resilience isn’t about going back to who you were before adversity, it’s about learning how to move forward when the rules have changed.Today, Jeff brings that perspective to organizations and leaders sharing practical lessons on adversity, embracing change, challenging assumptions about disabilities, and creating environments where people can thrive.

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Chapter Meeting -November 17, 2026 (IN PERSON/LUNCH)

Join us for an IN PERSON Chapter Meeting
Tuesday, November 17 2026.

Maria Hemminger, Partner and Owner of MJ Recruiters will be presenting "Attracting Top Talent in a Competitive Market ."

Cost: $25 for Members; $35 for Non Members.

Schedule:

Registration / Networking from 11:45am - 12.00pm

Announcements from 11:55am - 12:00pm

Presentation from 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Location:
Medina County District Library
210 S Broadway St
Medina, OH 44256

Session Description: In today’s landscape, the "war for talent" requires a more strategic, marketing-driven approach. Drawing on 29 years of Ohio-based recruitment expertise, Maria Hemminger provides a comprehensive roadmap for securing high-impact hires. This session—"Attracting Top Talent in a Competitive Market"—challenges organizations to evaluate their "Curb Appeal," from first impressions at the front desk to the digital "sizzle" of their job descriptions.

Participants will explore actionable strategies for engaging the passive workforce—the 70%–80% of professionals who aren't actively searching but are open to the right move. The presentation also tackles critical "deal-breakers," including how to manage the rising trend of counteroffers and how to build an onboarding bridge that keeps candidates engaged from offer to start date. Attendees will leave with a realistic framework to align company culture and expectations to win in a competitive market.

Speaker Bio:With nearly 30 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Maria Hemminger is a seasoned expert at connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations across Ohio and the Midwest. In 2005, Maria co-founded MJ Recruiters with her business partner, Joanna Spaun, and has successfully led the firm as Partner and Owner for over 20 years. Under her leadership, MJR has filled over 1,000 positions, specializing in high-impact roles across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Materials and Manufacturing HR, and Accounting.

Beyond just filling roles, Maria is a strategic partner to her clients. She leverages her decades of market data and local insights to help companies evaluate their "curb appeal" and refine their hiring processes to win in a competitive landscape. Her longevity in the industry is a testament to her ability to build lasting relationships and adapt to the ever-evolving challenges of the workforce. Through communication, honesty, and follow-through, the MJR goal is TO RAISE THE BAR!


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