Thursday, March 31, 2016
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Thursday, March 31, 2016
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
The question "have you ever been convicted of a felony?" is listed on nearly every employment application in the United States. For the nearly one in three American adults with a criminal record, this question all too often means the door to that particular employer is closed. Without access to viable job training and employment opportunities, many find themselves...
Thursday, January 30, 2025, 3:30 p.m.
INHERITANCE: Exploring the Underlying Causes of the Opioid Epidemic in America
The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports that about one out of every eight kids in America grows up in homes with a substance use problem. And according to the CDC, Fentanyl was responsible for nearly 70% of drug overdose...
Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Guarding the Land: A Conversation with the 2024 American League Manager of the Year
On November 6, 2023, Stephen Vogt was named the 45th manager of the Cleveland Guardians. He joined the club just two years after finishing his major league career and stepping into the seemingly unfillable shoes of Terry Francona. At the...
Friday, January 24, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Innovations in Workforce Development: Highlights from Companies Getting Results
Successful companies innovate every day and create products and value for their customers. Efforts to build a robust workforce are no different. Here in Northeast Ohio, manufacturing leaders are innovating, testing, and scaling new ways to solve their talent needs....
Friday, January 17, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Eliminating Racism, Empowering Women: A Conversation with YWCA USA CEO Margaret Mitchell
Three years after moving into the national spotlight as CEO of YWCA USA, Margaret Mitchell is undoubtedly still considered a local hero right here in Northeast Ohio. Recognized for her successful efforts to declare racism a public health crisis in...
Friday, January 10, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
15 Years of Transformative Leadership: A Conversation with Esperanza Inc's Victor Ruiz
After 15 years of leading Esperanza Inc. during its first 40 years of service, Victor Ruiz announced earlier this year he will be stepping down. Together with the board, he stated, "Now is the time to introduce a fresh perspective...
Tuesday, December 17, 2024, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Downtown Cleveland's Lakefront
This is a FREE forum and an RSVP is not required! Come on over and see you soon! The future of our downtown lakefront has always been a topic of conversation. In fact, studies as early as 1903 hoped to find...
Friday, December 13, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Celebrating the Soul of Entrepreneurship & Community Leadership
When thinking of entrepreneurs who serve as community champions, Connie Hill-Johnson and Kevin Johnson take this role to another level. Their life-long investments in economic development, volunteer efforts, and philanthropic contributions have left an indelible mark on Northeast Ohio. What...
Thursday, December 12, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
The Bodies Keep Coming: Dispatches from a Black Trauma Surgeon on Racism, Violence, and How We Heal
Trauma surgeon and professor Dr. Brian H. Williams has seen it all: gunshot wounds, stabbings, and traumatic brain injuries. Dr. Williams is also an Air Force Academy graduate, a Harvard-trained physician, a former congressional health policy advisor, and a nationally...
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