Friday, October 13, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland - NEW LOCATION!
1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44115
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Friday, October 13, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland - NEW LOCATION!
1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44115
Systems change in workforce development is the collective efforts of employers, workers, talent developers, and other stakeholders to make a transformative impact and create opportunities for others in our community. It asks those in the work to go beyond traditional models of workforce development.
As the CEO of Incept since 2012, Sam Falletta oversees customer acquisition strategies and outreach for major...
Tuesday, May 12, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Building Brighter Futures: The Future of Public Schools in Cleveland and the Nation
After months of community feedback sessions, data analysis, and deliberation, the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) passed the Building Brighter Futures (BBF) plan in December 2025. The stated goals of the plan are to streamline services and provide more educational...
Friday, May 08, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Strengthening the Transatlantic Partnership in Turbulent Times
With global security in question, geopolitics intensifying, and democratic values facing increasing threats, the international order has no doubt faced mounting pressure. At the center of these dynamics is the German Marshall Fund (GMF), a nonpartisan organization that for over...
Thursday, May 07, 2026, 5:15 p.m.
Remarks from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
This forum is SOLD OUT. Still need a ticket? Let us know! Complete the ticket waitlist form here. We will reach out directly if we can accommodate your request, subject to availability. This is a City Club Members Only forum. ---- In...
Wednesday, May 06, 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Your Summer Reading List
Summer is almost here in Northeast Ohio, and with that comes an ambitious "To Be Read" list with fresh books from your favorite bookstore. Their spines ready to be cracked on the edge of a beach, or a comfy chair...
Friday, May 01, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
2026 Law Day: Defending the Rights of All People Nationwide
Few organizations serve as fiercer defenders of constitutional rights and the rule of law than the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). At a time when free speech, free assembly, immigration, and voting rights are being tested across multiple fronts, Americans...
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Power of Food, Memory, and the Joy of Being Present
“Bite by Bite is a beautiful, meditative book, one that allows us to examine family and legacy through an original lens as well as encouraging us to question what we know about the foods we love.” - Roxane Gay, The...
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The 2026 Midterm Election reminds us that every election matters. As the nation prepares for this critical moment in our democracy, it is a moment to learn how justice-impacted individuals in Cleveland and beyond are shaping the fabric of our...
Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250 Ohio: The Greyhound Bus and the Secret History of the Great Migration
Throughout 2026, and in partnership with the America 250-Ohio Commission, the City Club will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by exploring all the ways that Ohio has contributed to U.S. history for 250+ years. In April, our...
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