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Want to know what is on our minds? Find blog posts written here, by the City Club staff, members, and partners. You'll find takes on current events, past forums, and issues surrounding Northeast Ohio. Read on for all things City Club.

Monday, November 10, 2025

City Club CFO Julie Kelly to retire

Dan Moulthrop, Chief Executive Officer, The City Club of Cleveland

City Club CFO Julie Kelly to retire

Transitions are inevitable. Whenever you build a strong team, there will be a point when a key member of that team is ready for their next chapter. That next chapter is very close for our colleague Julie Kelly. Julie has been City Club’s Chief Financial Officer since 2012, and today, with all the mixed emotions...

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Thursday, August 14, 2025

Empowering the Next Generation: The Cleveland Cavaliers Social Impact Academy

Ariana Smith, Educational Engagement Manager, The City Club of Cleveland

Empowering the Next Generation: The Cleveland Cavaliers Social Impact Academy

We’re happy to share this exciting opportunity for high school juniors and seniors in Northeast Ohio — the inaugural Cleveland Cavaliers Social Impact Academy. The Cleveland Cavaliers are presenting this nine-month leadership and community engagement program, designed to inspire and prepare young leaders to create positive change in their communities through education, hands-on experiences, and collaboration...

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Announcing Our Five New Board Members

Peyton D'Arcy

Announcing Our Five New Board Members

(l to r) Steve Auvil, Amanda Mertens Campbell, Kevin Johnson, Ansir Junaid, Renee Willis The City Club is excited to announce five new additions to our board. Each new member brings a wealth of experience ranging from law, education and leadership to philanthropy, entrepreneurship and technology. Together, they will help strengthen the City Club’s values and...

Monday, July 07, 2025

Your Voice Matters: Inspire the Next City Club Essay Prompt

Peyton D'Arcy

Did you know that the City Club hosts an annual essay contest for high school students with the chance to win scholarship money? Since 2013, the Hope and Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay Contest has invited students to explore and reflect on the importance of the First Amendment in their lives. The contest was established as...

Friday, June 27, 2025

The City Club of Cleveland Announces New Series Celebrating Spirit and Mission of Kathryn J. Lincoln and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy

City Club Staff

The City Club of Cleveland is pleased to announce a new multi-year series including an annual forum and deep dive educational opportunities focused on effective urban planning, inclusive community development, and investment in ethical leadership. This series is made possible thanks to research funded by the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy and will be named...

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

It's Summertime in the CLE! The 2025 City Club Outdoor Summer Series is Back!

Cynthia Connolly

It's Summertime in the CLE! The 2025 City Club Outdoor Summer Series is Back!

Every summer since 2016, the City Club has packed up our gong and taken over some of our favorite outdoor public spaces. We're proud to return to Playhouse Square Plaza once again this summer for our FREE Outdoor Summer Series. This year, we will have the chance to hear directly from some of our region's...

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