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2023
A Conversation between Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval
Friday, September 15, 2023
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland - NEW LOCATION!
1317 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100 Cleveland, OH 44115
This forum is SOLD OUT. To be added to the waitlist, please contact Stacy Holmes at sholmes@cityclub.org.
When the City Club convened its first forum in 1912, Cleveland Mayor Newton D. Baker, Cincinnati Mayor Thomas Hunt, and Toledo Mayor Brand Whitlock came together to discuss the work of city government, the challenges they faced, and the solutions they were implementing. Now,...
Friday, January 23, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
America 250: Native American Nations and the Making of the United States
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 January, our...
Friday, January 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Faith, Policy, and Influence: A Conversation with the President of the Center for Christian Virtue
This forum is SOLD OUT. A livestream will be available beginning at 12:00pm. Have questions for the Q&A? Text them to 330.541.5794. Over the past decade, the Center for Christian Virtue has emerged as one of the most influential nonprofit advocacy...
Friday, January 09, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
Rocket Man: Nic Barlage and the Rise of Cleveland
Rock Entertainment Group (REG) is not just Cavs basketball, winning streaks, and league standings. It's a company that also aims to give back, serve as a community asset, and demonstrate true leadership in shaping Cleveland's rise. In the lineup is...
Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Harnessing the Power of AI in the Classroom
Artificial Intelligence is now widely embedded in industry from workforce recruitment and healthcare to business operations and design, transforming how people work and solve problems. In education, the conversation often centers on AI as a subject to be taught, a...
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...
Tuesday, December 09, 2025, 8:00 a.m.
Behind the Gong: Listen, Speak, Lead
You are invited to join us for a special members’ listening session on Tuesday, December 9th. As we wrap up the year and look ahead to our work in 2026, we’d like to hear what you think of our current...
Friday, December 05, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Remarks from Congressman Greg Landsman
Congressman Greg Landsman represents the 1st District of Ohio, which includes the city of Cincinnati, Warren County, and borders the state of Kentucky. He is widely known for his work in child and family advocacy, and bipartisan legislative efforts that...
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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