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Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Empowering Fashion, Crafted with Care
In a world driven by fast-fashion, mass production, and shifts in retail shopping habits, the fashion industry has faced its fair share of challenges lately—particularly for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Yet, Valerie Mayén has remained committed to sustainability and the art...
Thursday, December 04, 2025, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Cleveland's Local Labor Movement
NEW DATE! This forum was rescheduled from Wednesday, October 1st and will now take place at The Happy Dog on Thursday, December 4th! ---- Union organizing in Cleveland has been gaining ground, and it's not just taking on large corporations. Driven by...
Tuesday, December 02, 2025, 7:45 a.m.
Where Giving (and Getting) is Going: A free fundraising workshop
This forum is SOLD OUT! To be notified via email when additional tickets are released, complete the form HERE. A virtual livestream will be available beginning at 8:15am. ---- Celebrate the National Day of Giving with purpose and perspective. Every day, Americans...
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Reimagining Nonprofits and Philanthropy
This forum is SOLD OUT! A FREE virtual livestream will be available beginning at 12:00pm. Have questions for the Q&A? Text them to 330.541.5794. ---- Known for his no-BS approach, irreverent sense of humor, and love of unicorns, Vu Le is the...
Friday, October 24, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
The Evolution and Promise of Artificial Intelligence for the Future of Work
Can Artificial Intelligence, or AI, make us all better off? Currently, experts anticipate shifts across various industries and occupations. They believe it is time to prepare workers, institutions, and ecosystems for the impact of AI on jobs. Tiffany Hsieh is director...
Friday, October 03, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Embracing Abundance and the Future of Greater Cleveland
There is a tension in our region between those who view our future as constrained by resource scarcity and those who see ours as a region of plenty. Last year, Baiju Shah, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership,...
Friday, September 26, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
These days, becoming an entrepreneur seems riskier than ever. The market is fast-paced and increasingly advanced technology has changed the game. Today's entrepreneurial market is certainly not the same as those of past generations. What can we learn from those...
Friday, August 01, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Building Success in Cleveland's Latino Community
The Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center For Economic Development (NEOHCED) has led the way for Cleveland's Latino community, and includes multiple anchors that build success and equitable asset building: The Northeast Ohio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has, for close to 40...
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