Hardin County HR Connect Session 2
2025-06-17 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Hardin County Shreiff’s Office, 1025 South Main Street, Kenton, OH, 43326, United States
Hiring Rockstars: Recruiting, Selecting, & Hiring Your Next Superstar Employee
The HR Connect Series is a dynamic four-part program designed to address key challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving field of human resources. The series includes topics that focus on current HR developments and tackling HR scenarios. Led by Mindy Wells, a distinguished professional with deep roots in rural Allen County and a wealth of academic and professional expertise, the series offers participants invaluable insights. A first-generation college graduate and small business advocate, Mindy holds a juris doctorate and a bachelor’s degree in economics with distinction from Ohio Northern University. She has also completed Ph.D. coursework in Higher Education Administration at Bowling Green State University, with a research focus on ethics in leadership, bringing a unique and thoughtful perspective to each session.
Topics covered
Describing the Ideal Candidate

Crafting Compelling Job Postings

The Needs-Supplies Approach

Promoting Vacancies

Finding Rockstar’s

The Ruth A. Haushalter Memorial Scholarship
2025-07-25 17:00
Ohio Northern University Center for Corporate Engagement proudly announces the Ruth A. Haushalter Memorial Scholarship, honoring a trailblazing woman in business and pillar of the Hardin County community.
This scholarship supports women pursuing the Women in Business Leadership Certificate, a program designed to equip female leaders with the skills, confidence, and vision to lead in today’s dynamic business world.
Ruth A. Haushalter was more than the president of Robinson Fin Machines, Inc.—she was a bold entrepreneur, a dedicated community leader, and a role model for women in enterprise. Alongside her husband, Fred, she transformed a small-town business into a globally recognized company based in Kenton, Ohio. Her visionary leadership, commitment to excellence, and passion for community engagement continue to inspire.
Ruth also had a passion for the Hardin Leadership program and was a participant in the class of 1994. Through this scholarship, Ruth’s legacy lives on—empowering women to lead with purpose, courage, and integrity.
“Her hard work and forward thinking have established a firm foundation on which the next generation can continue to build.”
The Women in Business Leadership Certificate is an immersive leadership program providing middle to senior level managers an opportunity to further develop as authentic, inspirational, and impactful leaders with relevant business acumen to progress into higher levels within organizations. The program includes experiential learning and facilitated content relevant to an evolving business landscape. The cohort meets monthly for a full day for 8 months beginning in September.
The $1,000 scholarship will offset the WIBL Certificate fee of $2,950. As the participant, you will pay $1,950.
Apply today and join the next generation of women shaping the future of business in Hardin County.
Eligibility: Women Graduates of Hardin Leadership
Questions? Contact Carol Turchick, cce@onu.edu or 419-772-3552

Hardin County HR Connect Session 3
2025-09-23 08:00 - 10:00 | Hardin County Shreiff’s Office, 1025 South Main Street, Kenton, OH, 43326, United States
Multi-Generational Workforce
The HR Connect Series is a dynamic four-part program designed to address key challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving field of human resources. The series includes topics that focus on current HR developments and tackling HR scenarios. Led by Mindi Wells, a distinguished professional with deep roots in rural Allen County and a wealth of academic and professional expertise, the series offers participants invaluable insights. A first-generation college graduate and small business advocate, Mindi holds a juris doctorate and a bachelor’s degree in economics with distinction from Ohio Northern University. She has also completed Ph.D. coursework in Higher Education Administration at Bowling Green State University, with a research focus on ethics in leadership, bringing a unique and thoughtful perspective to each session.
Topics covered
Understand the demographics and defining experiences of each generation

Build collaborative relationships across generational lines

Leverage the expertise and strengths of diverse team members

Identify the incentives that resonate with each group

Address the impact of generational diversity on recruitment, benefits, and workplace culture

Hardin County HR Connect Session 4
2025-12-16 08:00 - 10:00 | Hardin County Shreiff’s Office, 1025 South Main Street, Kenton, OH, 43326, United States
HR Mystery Box: Surprises, Solutions, and Strategies
The HR Connect Series is a dynamic four-part program designed to address key challenges and opportunities in the ever-evolving field of human resources. The series includes topics that focus on current HR developments and tackling HR scenarios. Led by Mindi Wells, a distinguished professional with deep roots in rural Allen County and a wealth of academic and professional expertise, the series offers participants invaluable insights. A first-generation college graduate and small business advocate, Mindi holds a juris doctorate and a bachelor’s degree in economics with distinction from Ohio Northern University. She has also completed Ph.D. coursework in Higher Education Administration at Bowling Green State University, with a research focus on ethics in leadership, bringing a unique and thoughtful perspective to each session.
What HR challenges will be keeping you up at night by December 2025? Who knows! The workplace landscape is constantly evolving, and the issues HR professionals face are never quite the same. That’s why we’re offering a session that’s just as unpredictable as the world of HR itself!
Expect an engaging, fast-paced workshop that will cover whatever is top-of-mind for HR pros in December 2025. Stay tuned as we roll with the latest and greatest issues impacting your HR strategy — we’ve got you covered no matter what the topic of the day may be!
