Forge Leadership at Rotary

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WILMINGTON — Justin Powell recently spoke to the Wilmington Rotary Club, which meets at noon, stating he first went into business when he was 12 years old. He loved the outdoors, so he started raising produce that he and his siblings could sell from the farm and at farmers markets.

Over the next eight years he grew from one road side stand in front of his grandparents’ home selling sweet corn to serving small towns and cities in all directions. It was a partnership between himself and his brother and sisters. Justin is now the owner of Huntington Outdoor, in partnership with his siblings, once again.

Justin Powell has a passion for conservative leadership and is the co-founder of Forge Leadership Network. Forge is a nonprofit organization that equips individuals ages 16-24 to engage culture by teaching them the principles, policy, process, and practical skills necessary to impact government and society. Forge Leadership Network’s mission is to identify the best and brightest of the next generation and to train, mentor, and connect them to become the next conservative leaders in the public square.

Partnering with Ohio schools, colleges, home schools, co-ops and organizations, Forge identifies and recruits elite students to a 4.5-day intensive program: the Forge Leadership Summit. At the Forge Leadership Summit, students are immersed in a comprehensive, connected leadership experience.

The 2016 Summit was held in July at Ohio Christian University and features training at the Ohio Capitol. Students are taught timeless principles, public policy, and practical skills while participating in a simulation of the legislative process. Forge’s signature workshop features the expertise of experienced legislators and boasts an ambitious speaking schedule of state and national leaders.

After the Forge Leadership Summit, a select number of standout students are chosen for year-round extensive mentoring, networking, and growth opportunities. Forge will help connect and launch these students to top-level organizations, jobs, and internships where they can make an impact on policy and culture.

Like other speakers to the Rotary club, Justin Powell will have a book of his choosing donated to the Wilmington Public Library in his name as appreciation for his program.

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By Wilmington Noon Rotary

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