LEADER LUNCH BREAK ARCHIVE

One Cleveland is a citywide civic pride campaign that will celebrate the people, stories, and values that make Cleveland special. Coordinated by Cleveland Public Library, One Cleveland is already gaining momentum with partners spanning arts, culture, sports, and civic life, from the Cleveland Cavaliers and Guardians to the Rock Hall and the Cleveland Leadership Center. Go behind the campaign to hear what it takes to rally an entire city around a shared sense of pride and purpose.

As the newly appointed Board Chair of COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) and Founder and President of Rust Belt Recruiting, Taylor Evans brings a dual perspective to the state of small business in Greater Cleveland.  As a small business owner himself, he knows firsthand what it takes to build something from the ground up. As Board Chair, he is focused on COSE’s HEART (Health, Education, Advocacy, Relationships, and Talent) strategy to ensure small businesses are set up for success. Hear his candid perspective on what small businesses in our region need most, the opportunities ahead, and how civic engagement and entrepreneurship intersect in Greater Cleveland.

Get the latest from the Cleveland Talent Alliance, a regional consortium dedicated to talent attraction and retention in Greater Cleveland, on their impact. Hear about the Alliance’s growing work in higher education, including efforts to engage college students and interns right here in Cleveland this summer.

Since its establishment in May 2025, the Cuyahoga County Office of Violence Prevention has been building a countywide, data-driven approach to public safety, rooted in the belief that prevention is as essential as policing. Learn about the first year of this landmark initiative and Myesha’s vision for addressing the root causes of violence, from trauma and poverty to lack of opportunity, through community-based solutions. Hear firsthand how the office is bringing together municipal leaders, community partners, and public health experts with one shared purpose: to stop violence before it starts.

Since 2000, NOPEC (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council) has leveraged the collective buying power of 240+ member communities across Ohio to negotiate competitive energy rates, saving residents and businesses hundreds of millions of dollars. Beyond energy savings, NOPEC provides member communities with programs and resources to reduce their carbon footprint, supports clean and renewable energy options, and educates residents and businesses on sustainable energy practices. Get an inside look at how NOPEC’s mission to aggregate, educate, and advocate is powering communities across Northeast Ohio.

Explore Ohio’s pivotal role in the history of the American film industry. From Thomas Edison’s early motion picture work in the Cleveland Flats to the Warner Brothers’ origins in Youngstown, Ohio’s contributions to cinema run deeper than most people realize. Learn about the state’s unique legacy through Ohio Goes to the Movies, a featured initiative of the America 250 Ohio celebration.