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2023
A Special City Club Forum LIVE Broadcast at FutureLAND
Friday, October 06, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mimi Ohio Theatre - Playhouse Square
1511 Euclid Avenue Cleveland Cleveland, Ohio 44115
It's evident that Cleveland is positioning itself as a burgeoning technology and arts and culture hub, rapidly expanding its network of startups and visionary individuals. Still, there remains an imbalance in the accessibility to capital and growth prospects, particularly for BIPOC communities.
Ghanaian filmmaker, and Kent State University alum Blitz Bazawule, knows first-hand the challenges...
Friday, April 28, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Beyond Ban the Box: Why It’s Time to Re-Think Hiring
Each year approximately 3,500 individuals return to Cuyahoga County after serving time in prison or jail. These individuals face collateral sanctions (both state laws and administrative rules) that can limit their ability to find employment. Exacerbating the situation, employers are...
Tuesday, April 25, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
It's Not Over: The Lasting Socioeconomic Impact of COVID-19
Our forum, It's Not Over: The Lasting Socioeconomic Impact of COVID - 19 has been CANCELLED. This forum will be rescheduled at a later date, and you will be notified first when the new date is announced. When the COVID-19...
Friday, April 21, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Diversifying the Department of State: A Conversation with Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley
As Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer for the U.S. Department of State, Ambassador Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley is tasked with creating a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive department. As the first person in her role, Amb. Abercrombie-Winstanley oversees the department’s five-year Diversity,...
Wednesday, April 19, 2023, 7:00 p.m.
The 2023 State of the City with Mayor Justin M. Bibb
The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to host the 2023 State of the City. This free public event is presented in partnership with Cleveland Metropolitan School District and will be held at East Tech High School in Cleveland’s Central...
Friday, April 14, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
Transforming the Midwest from Rust Belt to Tech Belt
As a native of Lancaster, Ohio, with more than three decades of experience as a business journalist, Rebecca Fannin is well suited to tell the story of industry in the Midwest. In Silicon Heartland: Transforming the Midwest From Rust Belt...
Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 11:30 a.m.
We Are the Champions! A Conversation with Glenville Tarblooders Coach Ginn
Theodore Ginn, Sr. is a man of many titles: He is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ginn Academy, which is the first all-male public high school in the City of Cleveland. He is a native Clevelander, a visionary,...
Wednesday, April 05, 2023, 7:30 p.m.
Happy Dog Takes On Environmental Justice: Lessons from East Palestine
Two months after a Norfolk Southern freight train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, the community is still reeling. Columbiana County, where East Palestine is located, is no stranger to environmental concerns. The city of Salem is home...
Wednesday, April 05, 2023, 11:15 a.m.
Protecting the Mental Health of Teenagers
The mental health of teenagers has become a significant issue in America, and that's not just because of the pandemic we've endured. Parents, mental health professionals, and policy makers are concerned about how teens are managing the impact of social...
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