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Leadership Ohio visits Derby Downs

Leadership Ohio visited Derby Downs Friday, May 16, as a group of fellows took immersive experiences to a new level, racing down the hill in soap box cars

The visit began with Scott Taylor,  ISBD president and CEO, sharing the history of the organization, its impact on the community, state and world, and the schedule of events including July’s world championships.

Leadership Ohio is a nonpartisan organization that cultivates experiences that elevate leaders’ knowledge, perspective, and connections from a community to a state-wide level. The organization strives to connect and unify leaders to make Ohio the best state to live and work.

 

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