EMERGE EQUITY SUMMIT
The Equity Center proudly presents the Emerge Equity Summit 2025: Building the Future Now—a transformative gathering of leaders from the private sector, public institutions, and faith-based communities. This pivotal event will address today’s most urgent challenges related to equity and opportunity in education, workforce development, healthcare, and community empowerment.
Event Recap
Emerge Celebration
Friday October 24th 7pm
A night of impactful testimony of the triumph of community leaders and organizations that emerging despite the challenges of 2025. Dr. Lester McCorn, President of Paine College, an HBCU in Augusta Georgia, delivered an address on Navigating Challenges, while the award winning Jeremy Winston Chorale took us higher. We were honored to give the Emerge Awards to 5 dedicated civic leaders, whose work has gone unseen despite creating meaningful change.
Equity Summit
Saturday, October 25th 9am – 3pm
In light of recent changes many leaders and community organizations are asking how we move forward. Keynote Speaker, Former Rep. Tim Ryan, guided a conversation on how we build the future now. Over lunch, attendees gained critical insights from industry experts, engaged in dynamic sessions, and explored collaborative strategies to ensure equitable access for all. The summit was concluded by Sen. Willis Blackshear Jr., highlighting the powerful role of our community in driving lasting change.
Our Sponsors
Xavier University
Gold Package
Omega CDC
Gold Package
Ebenezer Healthcare Access
Silver Package
Premier Health
Gold Package
Methodist Theological School in Ohio
Supporting Sponsor
Dayton Regional Manufacturers Associations
Gold Package
The Foodbank
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