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Friday, July 31, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Dignity of Work: Building Opportunity in a Changing Economy
As Towards Employment celebrates its 50th anniversary, join the City Club and kick off the first annual Dignity of Work forum—a community conversation exploring the future of work, economic mobility, and the partnerships that create pathways to rewarding careers. As Cleveland...
Friday, June 26, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
If Only Outsiders Knew What We Know
Team NEO is not a chamber or a think tank. It is the JobsOhio network partner for Northeast Ohio with a mission to retain, expand and attract jobs, businesses, and opportunities in Northeast Ohio. At the helm as Chief Executive...
Friday, June 05, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Leadership, Culture, and the Power of People
When Tricia Griffith joined Progressive in 1988 as an entry-level claims representative, her job often required crawling under cars to assess damage. Decades later, she remains committed to doing whatever is required as she leads one of the largest and...
Tuesday, June 02, 2026, 8:00 a.m.
Monetary Policy: A Conversation with Cleveland Federal Reserve President Beth Hammack
Established more than 100 years ago to address stresses in the banking system, the Federal Reserve is the U.S. central bank. It comprises the Board of Governors, a federal agency located in Washington, D.C., and 12 Federal Reserve Banks around...
Friday, May 29, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
The Rise of Women in Entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship has surged in the wake of the pandemic, and it hasn't slowed. Leading the way are women who have turned to entrepreneurship for better opportunities, flexible work schedules, and wealth creation. According to a 2026 report by Wells Fargo,...
Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Unlocking the Potential of the Public Realm
New York's Bryant Park was established in 1847, but by the 1970s, the 9.6 acres behind the New York Public Library just a block off Times Square had become an open air drug market, with muggings there cited as the...
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...
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