Events

Andy Jones CEO, Fortress Security Risk Management, a division of MCPC A very short cybersecurity primer for business leaders As the world’s most profitable business, cybercrime is growing in frequency, sophistication, and severity. Fortress Security Risk Management’s CEO Andy Jones will discuss the evolving cyber threat landscape and offer some actionable and affordable steps businesses can...

SPONSORED BY: Michelle Rose Executive Director, Ohio Means Jobs- Cleveland Cuyahoga Did you know? Public dollars help people get into jobs Ohio Means Jobs helps upskill people and connects them to jobs. Learn more about how the initiative is funded, who they serve, and how they are helping local businesses bridge the talent gap. This...

Edwin Hubbard Jr.  Executive Director, NAACP, Cleveland Branch Ensuring equal rights and eliminating racial discrimination Just six weeks into his tenure at the helm of the Cleveland NAACP, Edwin is already looking to create a bigger, bolder presence. Hear about his vision for the organization and how they are working to ensure equal rights and...

Michael Weidokal International Economist and Speaker Improving Northeast Ohio’s economic competitiveness The key to Northeast Ohio’s economic future will be its ability to improve its level of economic competitiveness. This means overcoming some of our region’s major challenges such as labor shortages and sluggish economic growth, while building on our region’s strengths, including its favorable...

Eric Gordon (LC 2013) CEO, Cleveland Metropolitan School District A lasting legacy of leadership After more than a decade at the helm of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), Eric Gordon is passing the reins. Hear reflections on his twelve years leading CMSD and what’s next for him. Previous The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks...