Torchbearers has announced its 2019 class, comprised of 40 of Greater Akron’s emerging leaders. Applicants completed a detailed process to be considered for membership, including completion of a written application and an interview with current Torchbearers members. The process spanned three months and culminated with a group of diverse candidates from various backgrounds … [Read more...]
Torchbearers’ AkRun & Crawl includes 5K race, yoga, brunch June 9
Torchbearers will host its 12th Annual AkRun event Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m. Returning to a morning timeslot, this year’s event, AkRun & Crawl: Brunch, will also feature a new yoga option. The 5K race will take place along the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail through the Merriman Valley, and a brunch will follow in the Valley Bar District. As the … [Read more...]
Torchbearers to host recruitment mixer for young professionals, potential members April 19
Torchbearers Akron will host its 9th Annual Recruitment Mixer on Thursday, April 19, 5:30 p.m. at the Northside Marketplace (21 Furnace Street, Akron). The event is an opportunity for young professionals in Greater Akron to learn about Torchbearers membership and activities by meeting and socializing with current members. Torchbearers strives to recruit members dedicated to … [Read more...]
Torchbearers host art auction Oct. 25 to help combat opiate epidemic
Enhancing Greater Akron is the mission of Akron-based young professionals’ group, Torchbearers. The group of emerging leaders has identified a series of causes that are critical to address in the community, and the opiate epidemic is top of the list. On Wednesday, Oct. 25, The group will host its first fall fundraiser, “Art Against Addiction,” a silent art auction to raise … [Read more...]
New outdoor audio system serenades downtown Akron visitors
New visual and audio features have been installed in seven unused phone booths with the purpose of bringing art and streamed music to the sidewalks of downtown Akron. West Akron residents Allyson Boyd and Kat Pestian received a $4,000 grant from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation through the Torchbearers’ S.P.A.R.C. (“Small Projects Achieving Real Change”) project to … [Read more...]
Torchbearers announces 2017 class of emerging leaders
Torchbearers recently announced the selection of 42 emerging leaders for its Class of 2017. These individuals represent a diverse group and a strong professional cross section from across the greater Akron region. Members of this new class will take part in the year-long Torchbearers Leadership Development curriculum focused around community service, talent attraction and … [Read more...]
Torchbearers take on Cincinnati and return inspired
Editor's Note: Michael Evans is a member of Torchbearers Class of 2015 and employee at Cleveland Clinic Akron General *** As a bus full of 35 Akronites rolled into the Over-the-Rhine district of Cincinnati on June 5, smart phones began taking pictures and tagging social media posts with the hashtag “#TB2Cincy.” There was no question that the working minds of … [Read more...]
Young professionals connect to more than 30 nonprofits for connect2akron event
connect2akron takes place Oct. 1 at Akron Civic Theatre Following the success of last year's inaugural connect2akron (c2a) event, area young professionals are bringing more than 30 nonprofits under one roof to help strengthen these long-lasting community partnerships. This year's c2a planning committee hopes to again witness exceeded expectations at its second annual, … [Read more...]
Torchbearers Detroit trip finds city on the upswing (Guest Blog)
“Why Detroit?” This was the question a group of 35 Torchbearers from Akron were set out to answer on a recent road trip to the Motor City. In a whirlwind 36 hours touring different neighborhoods and visiting various organizations, the tenacity of the city became clear. The architecture was captivating, the nightlife was enticing and the positive attitude of service and … [Read more...]
Students, young professionals ‘Connect2Akron’ Oct. 16
Connect2Akron (c2a) seeks to connect college students, recent graduates and young professionals with non-profit organizations in the Greater Akron region. Connect2Akron is a free event and will take place Oct. 16 at 5:30 p.m. at the Akron Art Museum. The initiative is the result of a collaboration of the ArtCetera, Downtown Akron Partnership Emerging Leaders, Torchbearers, … [Read more...]
