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FRESHLY ROOTED: A WHOLISTIC, COMMUNITY-CENTERED APPROACH TO HEALTH
Alysha Ellis (OBC 2019), Co-Founder, Freshly Rooted
Alysha shared how Freshly Rooted is addressing community healthy through education, community engagement, and strategic partnerships. She also discussed how they’ve had to pivot and adapt because of the pandemic and what’s on the horizon.
Recorded 10/07/2020
SURVIVING COVID THROUGH EVOLUTION AT EDWINS
Brandon Chrostowski, Founder & CEO, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Brandon shared the story of how the immediate pivot they made at EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute when the pandemic hit allowed them to not only survive but to thrive. He shared how innovation needs to be ingrained in the culture for this to be possible, what they did and continue to do to keep workers and customers safe, and how it all comes down to remembering your core and who you are working for. He also announced his plan to open a second restaurant in November
Recorded 09/30/2020
VOTING IN 2020: ADVOCACY, ENGAGEMENT, AND EQUITY
Erika Anthony (CBB 2014, CLI 2010), Co-Founder, Cleveland VOTES
Erika talked about the options and changes for voting this November, voter registration and engagement advocacy efforts, making a voter plan, and how the pandemic is affecting the voting process.
Recorded 09/24/2020
VERIZON: A CORPORATE RESPONSE TO TODAY
Jessica Cohen, State Government Affairs, Verizon Communications
Jessica shared the work Verizon has done in response to the pandemic, including their heavy involvement in education and remote learning, and their work in the racial justice arena.
Recorded 09/16/2020
CORONAVIRUS AND SPORTS IN CLEVELAND
David Gilbert (LC 2001), President & CEO, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission
David shared the focus and impact of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, how the pandemic has affected their work and Cleveland by extension, how they are moving forward, and their plan for the NFL Draft.
Recorded 09/09/2020
8 MINDSETS FOR SUCCESSFUL FUNDRAISING TODAY
Jessica Leary Allen, nonprofit consultant,
Jessica shared eight mindsets every successful fundraiser should consider while raising money in uncertain times and gave real-life examples of organizations that have shifted their thinking to create innovative revenue strategies and stronger connections with their clients, donors, and community.
Recorded 09/02/2020