Tuesday, September 25, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
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Tuesday, September 25, 2018
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
The City Club of Cleveland
850 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44114
When asked what contributes to the success of a city, many will point to sustainable economic development, strong local government, multi-modal transportation options, investment in technology, and quality public education. Of those, nothing sparks more debate than how to improve public education.
As economic and racial inequality continues to increase in cities across United States, the quality of public education is...
Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Behind the Gong: A Special Members' Ice Cream Social
Join us for this special summer members’ ice cream social! It’s a great opportunity to meet and connect with fellow members and cool down with a nice cold treat! There is no cost to attend this event, but registration is...
Friday, August 08, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Prioritizing Women: Investing in Maternal and Child Health
There is no simple solution or singular approach to gender equality in sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. But Anita Zaidi, President of the Gender Equality Division at the Gates Foundation knows that when women and girls can prioritize their own...
Thursday, August 07, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Justice and Journalism: How the Marshall Project is Changing Media
Since its 2014 founding, The Marshall Project has changed how the media covers criminal justice, shifting from traditional crimes and court coverage to covering the system itself, along with abuses and malfeasances inside the publicly funded structures. The Marshall Project...
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...
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
Cleveland to Coastland: Connecting Our Waterfronts' Future
Cleveland is repositioning its future as a dual waterfront city. Take a deep dive (pun intended!) as we reflect on the past, present, and future visions to transform our downtown into “Coastland”. For over a year, the local chapters of the...
Friday, July 25, 2025, 11:15 a.m.
What Leadership Looks Like: Lessons from America’s Mayors
Mayors will tell you they don't have the luxury of inaction. Despite chaos in Washington, Mayors have remained focused on providing a path forward and continuing to deliver for their communities -- on serving their constituents, solving problems, and executing...
Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:00 p.m.
From Acts to Eats: The Power of Kindness and “Something Good” with Ricky Smith
Most known for "Random Acts of Kindness Everywhere," or R.A.K.E. this summer Ricky Smith launched his latest feel-good venture: Something Good Social Kitchen--a casual walkup food stand in Playhouse Square Plaza, which includes collaborators like Chef Michael Symon and exclusively...
Friday, July 18, 2025, 11:30 a.m.
Investing in Leadership to Build Vibrant, Engaged Communities
Right now, we are at a critical moment in our nation's political climate, where distrust and misunderstanding have driven the narrative of the public sector's role in solutions to our communities' critical and complex challenges. This includes issues like housing,...
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