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.
Tuesday, July 29, 2025
(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...
read onMonday, July 07, 2025
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 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
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...
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
We understand that not everyone is comfortable navigating online ticket systems -- and that's okay! Whether you're new to online purchases or just want a little extra guidance, we're here to help. To make things easier (and faster) for you, we've created a simple, step-by-step PDF guide that walks you through the entire ticket purchasing process....
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Hello, everybody. It’s so great to see all of you. Kristen—thank you so much. Your partnership in this effort has been so supportive and sustaining. You and I have known each other for at least 17 years. You go back to the beginning, and I don’t think either of us could have predicted we’d collaborate like...
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