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REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20260119T165134Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T173732Z UID:10000748-1773228600-1773234000@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Women's Gun Safety and Awareness DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Session Three | Women’s Gun Safety and Awareness: Basic Gun Knowledge \nMarch 11 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm \nInstructor: Lisa Gould \nEmpower yourself with the knowledge and confidence every woman deserves. This essential session introduces the fundamentals of firearm safety in a supportive\, judgment-free environment designed specifically for women of all experience levels—especially beginners. \nWhat You’ll Learn: \n\nTypes of Firearms: Handguns\, revolvers\, semi-automatics—understand their differences and how each function.\nSafe Storage & Locking Options: Best practices to keep firearms secure and inaccessible to unauthorized users.\nSafe Handling Procedures: Learn how to confidently handle\, load\, unload\, and inspect a firearm with proper technique.\nUniversal Gun Safety Rules: The core rules every responsible gun owner and household member should know.\nAmmunition Basics: Understand bullet components\, calibers\, and how to choose appropriate ammo.\nBasic Ohio Gun Laws: A simple overview of what is legal and what is/isn’t required.\nGun Owner Insurance: Explore coverage options and personal protection insurance may be a good idea.\n\nWhy Attend? \nThis session is perfect for women who want to build foundational knowledge\, feel more confident around firearms\, or are considering gun ownership. Whether you’re brand new to firearms or looking to strengthen your safety skills\, this course gives you the tools to make informed\, responsible decisions. \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\n\nLisa Gould is a seasoned business executive with nearly 15 years of leadership experience in Stark County. Alongside her professional career\, she has developed a strong commitment to shooting sports and firearms education. Lisa actively participates in pistol shooting and training\, sporting clays\, and deer hunting. Over the past eight years\, she has completed extensive coursework in pistol shooting and firearm safety\, culminating in her certification as a National Rifle Association (NRA) Certified Pistol Instructor. \nLisa is dedicated to promoting responsible firearm ownership\, safe handling practices\, and practical skills training. Her instruction emphasizes safety\, confidence\, and informed decision-making for shooters of all experience levels. \nLisa earned her MBA from University of Northwestern Ohio and her BS from Kent State University. She and her husband\, Matt\, have three grown children\, 6 grandchildren\, and live in Alliance on a 38-acre tree farm where Matt makes pure Ohio maple syrup! \nA Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Ready. Aware. Empowered.\nBecause empowerment includes preparedness. \nFebruary 11 | February 25 | March 11 \nHall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room \nThis three-part Closer Look Series is a unique learning experience for women who want to feel prepared\, not paranoid. Through a sequence of interactive workshops\, participants will gain critical insights into self-defense\, situational awareness\, and responsible firearm knowledge. It’s about readiness\, respect\, and reclaiming confidence in a world where preparation is power. \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/womens-gun-safety-and-awareness/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T184500 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20260119T163924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T180529Z UID:10000747-1772038800-1772045100@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Self Defense for Women DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Session Two | Self Defense for Women \nFebruary 25 | 5:00 – 6:45 pm \nInstructors: \nBrittany Scala\, Co-Owner of 36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu \nIsabella Klink\, Women’s Instructor at 36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu \nEmpower yourself with practical\, effective self-defense skills designed specifically for women. In this session\, Brittany Scala—martial artist and co-owner of 36 Chambers Jiu-Jitsu—will guide participants through essential techniques to help you stay safe\, confident\, and prepared. This session focuses on real-world physical self-defense\, including: \n\nStriking techniques tailored for maximum impact\nBreak-away moves to escape holds and grabs\nSimple\, powerful maneuvers anyone can learn—no experience needed\nStrategies to stay calm\, think clearly\, and act decisively under pressure\n\nWhether you’re looking to build confidence\, strengthen personal safety skills\, or simply learn how to protect yourself more effectively\, this training offers tools you can use immediately. \nTake control of your safety—your strength starts here. \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\nPresenters:\nBrittany Scala\, MSW\, LSW\, has worked in Mental health for 15 years and with traumatized youth in therapeutic foster care for 12 years. She is currently a Program Director for Ohio MENTOR has extensive knowledge of trauma and mental health disorders in children. Brittany has a BA in psychology and Masters in Social work; both obtained from Youngstown State University. She also minored in criminal behavior during her time as an undergrad. \nShe has been practicing Jiu Jitsu for two years and earned her blue belt in June. Last year\, she helped establish a 503c Non Profit to help pay for Jiu Jitsu memberships for At-Risk Youth and is currently the President. \nIsabella Klink prides herself on her work as an Airplane Maintenance Technician for Flexjet where she’s been for 7 years working on a fleet of private jets. She obtained her Airframe and Powerplant certification under the FAA from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in Pittsburgh\, PA along with her Associates in Specialized Technology. \nIzzy is a 3-stripe Blue belt and has been practicing Jiu Jitsu for 4 years. She is the Women’s Instructor at 36 Chamber’s Jiu Jitsu Academy in Youngstown\, OH and actively competes at grappling industries\, IBJJF & as well as super fight. \nA Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Ready. Aware. Empowered\nFebruary 11 | February 25 | March 11 \nHall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room (Virtual option is also available!)\n \nThis three-part Closer Look Series is a unique learning experience for women who want to feel prepared\, not paranoid. Through a sequence of interactive workshops\, participants will gain critical insights into self-defense\, situational awareness\, and responsible firearm knowledge. It’s about readiness\, respect\, and reclaiming confidence in a world where preparation is power. \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/self-defense-for-women/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20260119T160740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T174034Z UID:10000746-1770809400-1770814800@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Active Assailant Response & Real-World Safety Strategies DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Session One | Active Assailant Response & Real-World Safety Strategies for Women \nFebruary 11 | 11:45 am – 1:00 pm \nInstructor: Laura McWilliams\, Massillon Police Department and School Resource Officer \nBe prepared. Be aware. Be confident. Join Officer Laura McWilliams for a dynamic session designed to help women stay safe and proactive in any environment. Learn clear\, actionable steps to take during an active-assailant incident\, sharpen your situational awareness in everyday surroundings\, and discover how to spot risks before they become threats. You’ll also gain timely digital safety insights to protect yourself online. \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\n\nLaura McWilliams has been with the Massillon Police Department for about a year and a half now. Currently\, she is the School Resource Officer for the Massillon Middle School.  She is a graduate of Kent State University with an Associate’s degree in Criminology in 2021\, and her goal is to become a Sex Crimes detective. \n  \n\nA Closer Look at Women’s Safety | Ready. Aware. Empowered.\nBecause empowerment includes preparedness. \nFebruary 11 | February 25 | March 11 \nHall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room \nThis three-part Closer Look Series is a unique learning experience for women who want to feel prepared\, not paranoid. Through a sequence of interactive workshops\, participants will gain critical insights into self-defense\, situational awareness\, and responsible firearm knowledge. It’s about readiness\, respect\, and reclaiming confidence in a world where preparation is power. \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/a-closer-look-at-womens-safety-session-one-active-assailant-response-real-world-safety-strategies/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20250813T014121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T143213Z UID:10000694-1761220800-1761224400@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Closer Look | She Builds Wealth | Session Four DESCRIPTION:Retire with Intention: Planning for Before\, During & After \nPresented by Lindsay Hackenberg Cameron\, CFP®\,  Bridget Beddell CFP®\, CRPS® & Kay Feagles \n\nHow to shift your mindset from accumulation to decumulation\nKey decisions for collecting pension and Social Security benefits\nHow to design income and investments to support your goals\nWhy chasing “a number” can be misleading—and what to focus on instead\nWhat your timeline of invested dollars can teach you about longevity and cash flow\n\nThis is a hybrid event which is also available virtually. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/closer-look-she-builds-wealth-session-four/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20250813T013336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T143324Z UID:10000693-1760011200-1760014800@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Closer Look | She Builds Wealth | Session Three DESCRIPTION:A Safety Net Strategy: Understanding Life\, Disability & Medicare \nPresented by Kelly Presson & Bridget Beddell CFP®\, CRPS®   \n\nWhen you really need life insurance—and when you don’t\nThe role of disability and long-term care insurance (and common pitfalls)\nHow Medicare and supplemental health coverage work at retirement\nKey differences between group vs. individual coverage\nHow to align your insurance with your stage of life and financial goals\n\nThis is a hybrid event which is also available virtually. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/closer-look-she-builds-wealth-session-three/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20250813T012311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T143404Z UID:10000692-1758801600-1758805200@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Closer Look | She Builds Wealth | Session Two DESCRIPTION:Claim What’s Yours: Understanding Social Security and Public Pensions \nPresented by Lindsay Hackenberg Cameron\, CFP® &  Liz Hand\, CFP®\, ACC \n\nHow Social Security and public pensions actually work and how to qualify\nHow to navigate having both a pension and Social Security\nKey strategies to increase your benefit\nSpousal\, family\, survivor\, and disability benefits you may not know about\nHow COLAs (cost-of-living adjustments) impact your income in retirement\n\nThis is a hybrid event which is also available virtually. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/closer-look-she-builds-wealth-session-two/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20250731T201902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T200745Z UID:10000691-1757592000-1757595600@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:Closer Look | She Builds Wealth | Session One DESCRIPTION:Strong Starts: Build Your Foundation with Budgeting\, Debt & Investing Basics \nPresented by Bridget Beddell CFP®\, CRPS®  & Georgia Beach ChFC®\, AAMS® \nIn this interactive session\, you’ll learn: \n\nSimple ways to build a budget that actually works (paper or software—your choice!) to help you build an Emergency Fund\nHow to reduce debt using a free\, research-based strategy\nThe basics of investing through your employer or on your own\nWhy time and inflation matter more than timing the market\n\nThis is a hybrid event which is also available virtually. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/closer-look-she-builds-wealth-session-one/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250320T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20241218T190149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T160654Z UID:10000392-1742470200-1742475600@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:A Closer Look | The HR Playbook | How to Coach Your Employees & Unleash Their Potential DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look Series | The HR Playbook\nFebruary 6 | February 20 | March 6 | March 20 \n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Hall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room (Virtual option is also available!)\n \nThis Closer Look Series focuses on the most important resource in your business or organization – Human Resources. This four-part series\, led by Women’s Impact members\, Lisa Gould\, Dr. Carole Sutton\, and Darci Knight\, Esq.\, will focus on some crucial HR topics.  \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 If you plan to attend all four sessions\, one will be free! \nLunch is available for an additional fee of $15/session. \nRegistration for the ENTIRE SERIES is now CLOSED\n \nFebruary 6 | Session One | How to Build & Retain Human Capital and Stay on the Offense When Hiring \n\nRecruitment / Interviewing / Hiring\nEngagement and Retention\nBuilding Culture\n\nRegistration for SESSION ONE is now CLOSED \nFebruary 20 | Session Two | How to Hit a Home Run During Crucial Conversations \n\nCrucial Conversations\nDocumentation & Risk\nPerformance Management\nOffboarding/Terminations\n\nClick here to register for SESSION TWO \nMarch 6 | Session Three | How to Stay in the Fairway When Following the Law \n\nFollowing the employment law\nFMLA\, ADA\, Pregnancy Laws\, retaliation\, EEO/OCRC\nExempt vs. Non-Exempt Standards\nProtected Concerted Activities\n\nClick here to register for SESSION THREE \nMarch 20 | Session Four | The Power of HR: How to Coach Your Employees & Unleash Their Potential\n \n\nConflict resolution / mediation\nFads and terms such as quiet quitting\, burnout\nStay interviews vs. Annual reviews\n\nClick here to register for SESSION FOUR \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\nPresenters:\nLisa Gould has worked at the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. since August of 2020\, currently employed as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & IT.  Lisa oversees strategic and operational HR & IT functions for the publicly-traded company and growing Hall of Fame Village campus.  With a proven track record of managing rapid growth in the human resource space\, Lisa has a strong background in HR that includes writing policy\, organizational strategy\, recruitment of high-performing teams\, and customer service.  In her current role\, Lisa drives human resources programs\, practices\, processes\, and policy\, including organizational development\, employee relations\, employee engagement and satisfaction\, performance management\, and compensation analysis.  Lisa also launched an internal Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee\, called Undivided\, with the company where she hopes to further foster an inclusive and safe workplace for all team members in a growing environment.  She is also an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Mount Union where she teaches students majoring or minoring in Human Resources. \nPrior to this position\, Lisa served as Vice President of Human Resources at CommQuest Services for 9 years. She has also worked in the capacity of staffing\, sales\, and international customer service\, which gives her a unique background of understanding various business models. She is a long-time member of the Society of Human Resource Management\, where she has served on the board at the State and local level\, and serves on the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development and Leadership Stark County Boards.  Lisa earned her MBA from University of Northwestern Ohio and her BS from Kent State University. She and her husband\, Matt\, have three grown children\, four grandchildren\, 3 French Bulldogs\, and live in Alliance on a 38-acre tree farm. \nDarci Knight graduated from Walsh University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law and began her law career at Legal Aid. Darci then worked for Stark County Prosecutor’s office as a former prosecuting attorney where she represented the State of Ohio in all divisions including the civil division with a focus on employment law. She then became the HR Director for a large public school district guiding the district in policy\, procedure and strategic planning with a focus on employee investigations and employment law compliance.  Darci now works at Huntington Insurance as a Vice President Sr Compliance and Human Resource Specialist.  With a focus on compliance and HR in the Employee Benefits space she offers companies across the United States consultative strategy and regulatory compliance with all federal and state laws. She focuses on risk mitigation policies and implementing best practices. Some of the many professional organizations include Society for Human Resource Management\, National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals and the Ohio State Bar Association. \nVolunteering is something close to Darci’s heart as she always finds time and talent for various non-profit organizations\, her kids school and her church. Darci is married with four children ranging in the ages from 11 to 22 and has a golden retriever named Daisy and a goldendoodle named Wren. She enjoys hiking and skiing with her family\, but hates running just enough to be training for her second half marathon. \nCarole M. Sutton Ed.D has served as the first Director of Human Resources at the Stark County Educational Service Center since 2021\, utilizing her expertise in project management and systems development to build and grow a highly effective department aligned to the ESC’s mission of service. Carole completed her doctoral research around social justice issues related to racism in educational settings that provides awareness and support to educators. Previously\, Carole served as Assistant Superintendent in a PK-12 setting focused on a people first atmosphere.  Key responsibilities included; organizational planning\, operations\, grants and project management\, policy development\, and strategic planning.  During her tenure\, she increased high quality educational programming\, initiated one2one technology integration for all students\, successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts\, and maintained compliance within a highly regulated atmosphere. Carole’s career in education also includes coach\, tutor\, teacher\, principal\, and central office administrator. She serves on the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) Women’s Leadership Committee that plans and facilitates an annual convention for Women in School Leadership. \nCarole is a current member of OASPA\, NEOASPA\, BASA Women’s Leadership Committee\, Vice Chair of the YWCA Canton Board of Directors\, and Board and Executive Committee member of Women’s Impact INC. She is a previous member of the Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter Board and a United Way Women of Achievement Award Winner.  A proud Mimi to three grandchildren\, mother of four humans\, and two toddler dogs\, Carole enjoys reading\, golfing\, vacations\, and lake life with her husband Sean. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/a-closer-look-the-hr-playbook-5/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0072-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250306T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20241218T190034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T154649Z UID:10000391-1741260600-1741266000@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:A Closer Look | The HR Playbook | How to Stay in the Fairway When Following the Law DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look Series | The HR Playbook\nFebruary 6 | February 20 | March 6 | March 20 \n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Hall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room (Virtual option is also available!)\n \nThis Closer Look Series focuses on the most important resource in your business or organization – Human Resources. This four-part series\, led by Women’s Impact members\, Lisa Gould\, Dr. Carole Sutton\, and Darci Knight\, Esq.\, will focus on some crucial HR topics.  \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 If you plan to attend all four sessions\, one will be free! \nLunch is available for an additional fee of $15/session. \nFebruary 6 | Session One | How to Build & Retain Human Capital and Stay on the Offense When Hiring \n\nRecruitment / Interviewing / Hiring\nEngagement and Retention\nBuilding Culture\n\nRegistration for SESSION ONE is now CLOSED. \nFebruary 20 | Session Two | How to Hit a Home Run During Crucial Conversations \n\nCrucial Conversations\nDocumentation & Risk\nPerformance Management\n\nRegistration for SESSION TWO is now CLOSED. \nMarch 6 | Session Three | How to Stay in the Fairway When Following the Law \n\nFollowing the employment law\nFMLA\, ADA\, Pregnancy Laws\, retaliation\, EEO/OCRC\nExempt vs. Non-Exempt Standards\nProtected Concerted Activities\n\nClick here to register for SESSION THREE \nMarch 20 | Session Four | The Power of HR: How to Coach Your Employees & Unleash Their Potential\n \n\nConflict resolution / mediation\nFads and terms such as quiet quitting\, burnout\nStay interviews vs. Annual reviews\n\nClick here to register for SESSION FOUR \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\nPresenters:\nLisa Gould has worked at the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. since August of 2020\, currently employed as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & IT.  Lisa oversees strategic and operational HR & IT functions for the publicly-traded company and growing Hall of Fame Village campus.  With a proven track record of managing rapid growth in the human resource space\, Lisa has a strong background in HR that includes writing policy\, organizational strategy\, recruitment of high-performing teams\, and customer service.  In her current role\, Lisa drives human resources programs\, practices\, processes\, and policy\, including organizational development\, employee relations\, employee engagement and satisfaction\, performance management\, and compensation analysis.  Lisa also launched an internal Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee\, called Undivided\, with the company where she hopes to further foster an inclusive and safe workplace for all team members in a growing environment.  She is also an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Mount Union where she teaches students majoring or minoring in Human Resources. \nPrior to this position\, Lisa served as Vice President of Human Resources at CommQuest Services for 9 years. She has also worked in the capacity of staffing\, sales\, and international customer service\, which gives her a unique background of understanding various business models. She is a long-time member of the Society of Human Resource Management\, where she has served on the board at the State and local level\, and serves on the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development and Leadership Stark County Boards.  Lisa earned her MBA from University of Northwestern Ohio and her BS from Kent State University. She and her husband\, Matt\, have three grown children\, four grandchildren\, 3 French Bulldogs\, and live in Alliance on a 38-acre tree farm. \nDarci Knight graduated from Walsh University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law and began her law career at Legal Aid. Darci then worked for Stark County Prosecutor’s office as a former prosecuting attorney where she represented the State of Ohio in all divisions including the civil division with a focus on employment law. She then became the HR Director for a large public school district guiding the district in policy\, procedure and strategic planning with a focus on employee investigations and employment law compliance.  Darci now works at Huntington Insurance as a Vice President Sr Compliance and Human Resource Specialist.  With a focus on compliance and HR in the Employee Benefits space she offers companies across the United States consultative strategy and regulatory compliance with all federal and state laws. She focuses on risk mitigation policies and implementing best practices. Some of the many professional organizations include Society for Human Resource Management\, National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals and the Ohio State Bar Association. \nVolunteering is something close to Darci’s heart as she always finds time and talent for various non-profit organizations\, her kids school and her church. Darci is married with four children ranging in the ages from 11 to 22 and has a golden retriever named Daisy and a goldendoodle named Wren. She enjoys hiking and skiing with her family\, but hates running just enough to be training for her second half marathon. \nCarole M. Sutton Ed.D has served as the first Director of Human Resources at the Stark County Educational Service Center since 2021\, utilizing her expertise in project management and systems development to build and grow a highly effective department aligned to the ESC’s mission of service. Carole completed her doctoral research around social justice issues related to racism in educational settings that provides awareness and support to educators. Previously\, Carole served as Assistant Superintendent in a PK-12 setting focused on a people first atmosphere.  Key responsibilities included; organizational planning\, operations\, grants and project management\, policy development\, and strategic planning.  During her tenure\, she increased high quality educational programming\, initiated one2one technology integration for all students\, successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts\, and maintained compliance within a highly regulated atmosphere. Carole’s career in education also includes coach\, tutor\, teacher\, principal\, and central office administrator. She serves on the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) Women’s Leadership Committee that plans and facilitates an annual convention for Women in School Leadership. \nCarole is a current member of OASPA\, NEOASPA\, BASA Women’s Leadership Committee\, Vice Chair of the YWCA Canton Board of Directors\, and Board and Executive Committee member of Women’s Impact INC. She is a previous member of the Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter Board and a United Way Women of Achievement Award Winner.  A proud Mimi to three grandchildren\, mother of four humans\, and two toddler dogs\, Carole enjoys reading\, golfing\, vacations\, and lake life with her husband Sean. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/a-closer-look-the-hr-playbook-4/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/IMG_0072-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250220T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20241218T185936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T201305Z UID:10000390-1740051000-1740056400@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:A Closer Look | The HR Playbook | How to Hit a Home Run During Crucial Conversations DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look Series | The HR Playbook\nFebruary 6 | February 20 | March 6 | March 20 \n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Hall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room (Virtual option is also available!)\n \nThis Closer Look Series focuses on the most important resource in your business or organization – Human Resources. This four-part series\, led by Women’s Impact members\, Lisa Gould\, Dr. Carole Sutton\, and Darci Knight\, Esq.\, will focus on some crucial HR topics.  \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 If you plan to attend all four sessions\, one will be free! \nLunch is available for an additional fee of $15/session. \nFebruary 6 | Session One | How to Build & Retain Human Capital and Stay on the Offense When Hiring \n\nRecruitment / Interviewing / Hiring\nEngagement and Retention\nBuilding Culture\n\nRegistration for the SESSION ONE is now CLOSED. \nFebruary 20 | Session Two | How to Hit a Home Run During Crucial Conversations \n\nCrucial Conversations\nDocumentation & Risk\nPerformance Management\nOffboarding/Terminations\n\nClick here to register for SESSION TWO \nMarch 6 | Session Three | How to Stay in the Fairway When Following the Law \n\nFollowing the employment law\nFMLA\, ADA\, Pregnancy Laws\, retaliation\, EEO/OCRC\nExempt vs. Non-Exempt Standards\nProtected Concerted Activities\n\nClick here to register for SESSION THREE \nMarch 20 | Session Four | The Power of HR: How to Coach Your Employees & Unleash Their Potential\n \n\nConflict resolution / mediation\nFads and terms such as quiet quitting\, burnout\nStay interviews vs. Annual reviews\n\nClick here to register for SESSION FOUR \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\nPresenters:\nLisa Gould has worked at the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. since August of 2020\, currently employed as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & IT.  Lisa oversees strategic and operational HR & IT functions for the publicly-traded company and growing Hall of Fame Village campus.  With a proven track record of managing rapid growth in the human resource space\, Lisa has a strong background in HR that includes writing policy\, organizational strategy\, recruitment of high-performing teams\, and customer service.  In her current role\, Lisa drives human resources programs\, practices\, processes\, and policy\, including organizational development\, employee relations\, employee engagement and satisfaction\, performance management\, and compensation analysis.  Lisa also launched an internal Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee\, called Undivided\, with the company where she hopes to further foster an inclusive and safe workplace for all team members in a growing environment.  She is also an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Mount Union where she teaches students majoring or minoring in Human Resources. \nPrior to this position\, Lisa served as Vice President of Human Resources at CommQuest Services for 9 years. She has also worked in the capacity of staffing\, sales\, and international customer service\, which gives her a unique background of understanding various business models. She is a long-time member of the Society of Human Resource Management\, where she has served on the board at the State and local level\, and serves on the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development and Leadership Stark County Boards.  Lisa earned her MBA from University of Northwestern Ohio and her BS from Kent State University. She and her husband\, Matt\, have three grown children\, four grandchildren\, 3 French Bulldogs\, and live in Alliance on a 38-acre tree farm. \nDarci Knight graduated from Walsh University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law and began her law career at Legal Aid. Darci then worked for Stark County Prosecutor’s office as a former prosecuting attorney where she represented the State of Ohio in all divisions including the civil division with a focus on employment law. She then became the HR Director for a large public school district guiding the district in policy\, procedure and strategic planning with a focus on employee investigations and employment law compliance.  Darci now works at Huntington Insurance as a Vice President Sr Compliance and Human Resource Specialist.  With a focus on compliance and HR in the Employee Benefits space she offers companies across the United States consultative strategy and regulatory compliance with all federal and state laws. She focuses on risk mitigation policies and implementing best practices. Some of the many professional organizations include Society for Human Resource Management\, National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals and the Ohio State Bar Association. \nVolunteering is something close to Darci’s heart as she always finds time and talent for various non-profit organizations\, her kids school and her church. Darci is married with four children ranging in the ages from 11 to 22 and has a golden retriever named Daisy and a goldendoodle named Wren. She enjoys hiking and skiing with her family\, but hates running just enough to be training for her second half marathon. \nCarole M. Sutton Ed.D has served as the first Director of Human Resources at the Stark County Educational Service Center since 2021\, utilizing her expertise in project management and systems development to build and grow a highly effective department aligned to the ESC’s mission of service. Carole completed her doctoral research around social justice issues related to racism in educational settings that provides awareness and support to educators. Previously\, Carole served as Assistant Superintendent in a PK-12 setting focused on a people first atmosphere.  Key responsibilities included; organizational planning\, operations\, grants and project management\, policy development\, and strategic planning.  During her tenure\, she increased high quality educational programming\, initiated one2one technology integration for all students\, successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts\, and maintained compliance within a highly regulated atmosphere. Carole’s career in education also includes coach\, tutor\, teacher\, principal\, and central office administrator. She serves on the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) Women’s Leadership Committee that plans and facilitates an annual convention for Women in School Leadership. \nCarole is a current member of OASPA\, NEOASPA\, BASA Women’s Leadership Committee\, Vice Chair of the YWCA Canton Board of Directors\, and Board and Executive Committee member of Women’s Impact INC. She is a previous member of the Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter Board and a United Way Women of Achievement Award Winner.  A proud Mimi to three grandchildren\, mother of four humans\, and two toddler dogs\, Carole enjoys reading\, golfing\, vacations\, and lake life with her husband Sean. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/a-closer-look-the-hr-playbook-3/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260524T210806 CREATED:20241218T185830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250101T214207Z UID:10000389-1738841400-1738846800@www.womensimpactinc.com SUMMARY:A Closer Look | The HR Playbook | Build & Retain Human Capital DESCRIPTION:A Closer Look Series | The HR Playbook\nFebruary 6 | February 20 | March 6 | March 20 \n11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Hall of Fame Village | Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room (Virtual option is also available!)\n \nThis Closer Look Series focuses on the most important resource in your business or organization – Human Resources. This four-part series\, led by Women’s Impact members\, Lisa Gould\, Dr. Carole Sutton\, and Darci Knight\, Esq.\, will focus on some crucial HR topics.  \nCost per session: Members: $15; Guests: $20 If you plan to attend all four sessions\, one will be free! \nLunch is available for an additional fee of $15/session. \nClick here to register for the ENTIRE SERIES\n \nFebruary 6 | Session One | How to Build & Retain Human Capital and Stay on the Offense When Hiring \n\nRecruitment / Interviewing / Hiring\nEngagement and Retention\nBuilding Culture\n\nClick here to register for SESSION ONE \nFebruary 20 | Session Two | How to Hit a Home Run During Crucial Conversations \n\nCrucial Conversations\nDocumentation & Risk\nPerformance Management\nOffboarding/Terminations\n\nClick here to register for SESSION TWO \nMarch 6 | Session Three | How to Stay in the Fairway When Following the Law \n\nFollowing the employment law\nFMLA\, ADA\, Pregnancy Laws\, retaliation\, EEO/OCRC\nExempt vs. Non-Exempt Standards\nProtected Concerted Activities\n\nClick here to register for SESSION THREE \nMarch 20 | Session Four | The Power of HR: How to Coach Your Employees & Unleash Their Potential\n \n\nConflict resolution / mediation\nFads and terms such as quiet quitting\, burnout\nStay interviews vs. Annual reviews\n\nClick here to register for SESSION FOUR \nSponsored by The Hall of Fame Village\nPresenters:\nLisa Gould has worked at the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. since August of 2020\, currently employed as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources & IT.  Lisa oversees strategic and operational HR & IT functions for the publicly-traded company and growing Hall of Fame Village campus.  With a proven track record of managing rapid growth in the human resource space\, Lisa has a strong background in HR that includes writing policy\, organizational strategy\, recruitment of high-performing teams\, and customer service.  In her current role\, Lisa drives human resources programs\, practices\, processes\, and policy\, including organizational development\, employee relations\, employee engagement and satisfaction\, performance management\, and compensation analysis.  Lisa also launched an internal Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion committee\, called Undivided\, with the company where she hopes to further foster an inclusive and safe workplace for all team members in a growing environment.  She is also an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Mount Union where she teaches students majoring or minoring in Human Resources. \nPrior to this position\, Lisa served as Vice President of Human Resources at CommQuest Services for 9 years. She has also worked in the capacity of staffing\, sales\, and international customer service\, which gives her a unique background of understanding various business models. She is a long-time member of the Society of Human Resource Management\, where she has served on the board at the State and local level\, and serves on the Stark Tuscarawas Workforce Development and Leadership Stark County Boards.  Lisa earned her MBA from University of Northwestern Ohio and her BS from Kent State University. She and her husband\, Matt\, have three grown children\, four grandchildren\, 3 French Bulldogs\, and live in Alliance on a 38-acre tree farm. \nDarci Knight graduated from Walsh University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law and began her law career at Legal Aid. Darci then worked for Stark County Prosecutor’s office as a former prosecuting attorney where she represented the State of Ohio in all divisions including the civil division with a focus on employment law. She then became the HR Director for a large public school district guiding the district in policy\, procedure and strategic planning with a focus on employee investigations and employment law compliance.  Darci now works at Huntington Insurance as a Vice President Sr Compliance and Human Resource Specialist.  With a focus on compliance and HR in the Employee Benefits space she offers companies across the United States consultative strategy and regulatory compliance with all federal and state laws. She focuses on risk mitigation policies and implementing best practices. Some of the many professional organizations include Society for Human Resource Management\, National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals and the Ohio State Bar Association. \nVolunteering is something close to Darci’s heart as she always finds time and talent for various non-profit organizations\, her kids school and her church. Darci is married with four children ranging in the ages from 11 to 22 and has a golden retriever named Daisy and a goldendoodle named Wren. She enjoys hiking and skiing with her family\, but hates running just enough to be training for her second half marathon. \nCarole M. Sutton Ed.D has served as the first Director of Human Resources at the Stark County Educational Service Center since 2021\, utilizing her expertise in project management and systems development to build and grow a highly effective department aligned to the ESC’s mission of service. Carole completed her doctoral research around social justice issues related to racism in educational settings that provides awareness and support to educators. Previously\, Carole served as Assistant Superintendent in a PK-12 setting focused on a people first atmosphere.  Key responsibilities included; organizational planning\, operations\, grants and project management\, policy development\, and strategic planning.  During her tenure\, she increased high quality educational programming\, initiated one2one technology integration for all students\, successfully negotiated collective bargaining contracts\, and maintained compliance within a highly regulated atmosphere. Carole’s career in education also includes coach\, tutor\, teacher\, principal\, and central office administrator. She serves on the Buckeye Association of School Administrators (BASA) Women’s Leadership Committee that plans and facilitates an annual convention for Women in School Leadership. \nCarole is a current member of OASPA\, NEOASPA\, BASA Women’s Leadership Committee\, Vice Chair of the YWCA Canton Board of Directors\, and Board and Executive Committee member of Women’s Impact INC. She is a previous member of the Alliance Domestic Violence Shelter Board and a United Way Women of Achievement Award Winner.  A proud Mimi to three grandchildren\, mother of four humans\, and two toddler dogs\, Carole enjoys reading\, golfing\, vacations\, and lake life with her husband Sean. URL:https://www.womensimpactinc.com/event/a-closer-look-the-hr-playbook-2/ LOCATION:The Hall of Fame Village\, Center for Excellence\, Chalk Talk Room\, 2014 Champions Gateway\, Canton\, 44708\, United States CATEGORIES:A Closer Look END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR