Leadership Warren County: Strengthening Our Community One Leader at a Time


Leadership Warren County is a program through the Area Progress Council, a partner with the Warren County Foundation. Leadership Warren County is also a fundholder and holds its endowment fund with WCF.

2025 LWC Class at recent graduation in November

Each year, participants experience an immersive program that explores key areas of our county, public safety, education, business, government, and more, offering a behind-the-scenes look at how our community works.


Along the way, they build meaningful relationships with classmates from a wide range of industries, forming a network that continues long after graduation. With hundreds of alumni serving in schools, nonprofits, businesses, and civic organizations, Leadership Warren County’s impact is seen and felt across the county.


For 25 years, Leadership Warren County has helped shape the future of our region by developing informed, connected, and community-minded leaders.

2026 LWC is accepting applications. Click here to learn more about LWC and to apply!

🎉 Congratulations to Badges Drum Shop!


Recipient of the Duke Energy Small Business Grant


The Warren County Foundation is proud to recognize Badges Drum Shop and owner Charles Andrews, recently selected as recipients of the Duke Energy Small Business Grant.

Like many small retailers, Badges Drum Shop faces ongoing challenges related to cash flow as it works to survive, improve, and grow without relying on loans that can strain profitability. With support from this grant, the shop plans to add a highly requested drum brand, thereby expanding its offerings and better serving the drumming community.

"Owning a drum shop was a longtime dream of mine, so I'm grateful to all who welcomed Badges Drum Shop with open arms into the community of Mason, Warren County, Ohio, where I grew up and where my customers love to visit. I deeply appreciate all on the Duke Energy Grant Review Committee for this generous grant that I plan to use for adding inventory so that I can continue to grow and attract new visitors to my shop and surrounding businesses." Charlie Andrews, Owner, Badges Drum Shop."

-Charles Andrews


Please join us in celebrating Badges Drum Shop’s continued growth and their meaningful impact on musicians throughout Warren County and beyond!

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