Leadership Adams

06/11/2026

Today we "Launched" two great groups of individuals. Our Leadership Adams Class of 2026 and the Youth Academy Class of 2026. With leaders like these the future of Adams County is bright!!

06/08/2026

Leadership Adams recently hosted its 2nd Annual Alumni Dinner at the newly renovated River Barn, celebrating an evening of connection, networking, and community impact.

The evening featured a lively game of local-history Jeopardy hosted by Don Bowles, excellent musical performances by West Union students, catering by Desha’s Catering, and refreshments from Pepsi. The beautiful venue and exceptional hospitality from the Scott family made the night truly memorable.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the event planning committee and our sponsors— Ohiomeansjobs Adams Brown, First State Bank, and GRIT - Growing Rural Independence Together—for making this evening a success.

Thank you to all the alumni and guests who joined us. The event was a wonderful reminder of the dedication, growth, and leadership that continue to shape Adams County.

06/02/2026

We are so excited to have this event at the the newly renovated River Barn!

Join fellow alumni for our 2nd Annual Alumni Dinner, an evening of reconnecting, networking, and celebrating the lasting impact Leadership Adams continues to make throughout our community.

Alumni are welcome to bring one guest.

Reserve your spot today:
https://www.bigtickets.com/e/lc547/2026alum/

05/31/2026

Only a few days left to register for the event of the year!

Leadership Adams Alumni — you’re invited to the 2nd Annual Alumni Dinner! Join fellow alumni for an evening of reconnecting, networking, and celebrating the lasting impact Leadership Adams continues to make throughout our community.

Alumni are welcome to bring one guest.

Reserve your spot today:
https://www.bigtickets.com/e/lc547/2026alum/

05/29/2026

Leadership Adams Alumni — you’re invited to the 2nd Annual Alumni Dinner! Join fellow alumni for an evening of reconnecting, networking, and celebrating the lasting impact Leadership Adams continues to make throughout our community.

Alumni are welcome to bring one guest.

Reserve your spot today:
https://www.bigtickets.com/e/lc547/2026alum/

05/29/2026

Leadership Adams Alumni — we invite you to join us for the 2nd Annual Alumni Dinner! Reconnect with classmates, network with fellow leaders, and celebrate the impact of Leadership Adams in our community.

Alumni and one guest are welcome.

Reserve your spot today:
https://www.bigtickets.com/e/lc547/2026alum/

05/16/2026

All Alumni!! Please join us for the 2nd Annual Alumni Dinner!!

04/25/2026

Today Leadership Adams Youth Academy April session was one for the books!

We kicked things off at the Adams County Training & Business Center with our monthly leadership training—setting the tone for a day focused on growth, curiosity, and real-world insight.

From there, we hit the road and got a behind-the-scenes look at some incredible local operations, including R&R Tool, Baxla Tractor Sales, and Raines Farms & Greenhouses.

One of the highlights of the day came at Raines Farms & Greenhouses, where one of our students, Elizabeth, stepped into the role of tour guide. She did an amazing job leading the group, sharing her knowledge, and representing both her family business and this program with confidence.

We wrapped up the day at Local Jacks—because no great learning experience is complete without good food and even better conversation.

Days like this are what Leadership Adams is all about: connecting young leaders to opportunities, ideas, and the people who make our region move.

Big thank you to all of our hosts for opening your doors and investing in the next generation

04/10/2026

Today was County Commerce Day II for the Class of 2026! As always, the day started with training at the Training and Business Center, followed by a presentation on the Adams County OH Chamber of Commerce by Randi McFarland-Franklin. We then hit the road to visit C103 Country, where Don Bowles and his staff did an excellent job introducing the class to the radio and communications industry. The class even got to write and record a couple ads. After a lunch at Snappy Tomato Pizza, and a visit with our sponsor for the day, David McFarland, we headed to Raines Farms.