The Freakonomics of Cleveland A Conversation with Stephen Dubner Hosted by United Way of Greater Cleveland, in partnership with The City Club of Cleveland and Ideastream Public Media. The Freakonomics of Cleveland will feature Stephen Dubner, co-author of the bestselling Freakonomics book series and host of Freakonomics Radio. Following the keynote, Mayor Justin Bibb...
Becca Stevens Founder, Thistle Farms Transforming lives at Thistle Farms Thistle Farms provide women survivors of trafficking, prostitution, and addiction the time and space for transformative, sustainable healing. The program includes two years of housing, healthcare, counseling, job training, and meaningful employment in a trauma-informed care setting. Join Founder, and nationally renowned author and speaker,...
James DeRosa Director of Mayor’s Office of Capital Projects, City of Cleveland A master plan for Cleveland's parks & recreation The City of Cleveland recently announced a 15-year master plan to provide, "equitable connections to quality parks and recreation activities." Hear why the City embarked on the master plan, insights into the planning process, what...
Jasmin Santana (LC 2024) Council Member, Ward 14, City of Cleveland The community's councilwoman Born and raised in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood, no one knows the neighborhood, its opportunities and challenges, and its people, better, and no one is a bigger advocate for them than Councilwoman Jasmin Santana. Boasting a 48% Latino population and a high...
Join Executive Director, Amanda Cole, Board members, and other Plexus members as they review the benefits and successes of being a part of the Plexus network. This interactive session will give you a sense of how Plexus can help support your business while providing professional development in being inclusive and affirming of LGBT+ employees and...
Bryant Francis Director of Port Control, City of Cleveland (Cleveland Hopkins International Airport) Transformation taking flight at CLE Work is already underway on the 20-year, $2B master plan for Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and talks regarding the future of Burke Lakefront Airport continue. Francis landed in CLE just five months ago - hear about his...
Help celebrate the Parma-Powers Branch 10th Anniversary, and join us for a night of fun and music with the Girls with Squirrels! This dynamic singing duo will perform fun renditions of popular songs. If you like, you can make a request of your own! While you're here, enjoy delicious artisan cake pops. Walk-ins welcome.
Join us for the 63rd Annual Awards of the Cleveland Arts Prize. The evening, hosted by Kenny Crumpton of Fox8 News in the Morning, will include performances by Cleveland Arts Prize winners jazz Trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Indian dancer Sujatha Srinivisan, poet Kisha Nicole Foster and Broadway vocalist Mariama Whyte. Join us as we honor eight...
Diana Strongosky Senior Vice President, Global Innovation, The Sherwin-Williams Company Cover the Earth Hear how Sherwin Williams (SW) is covering the earth while remaining firmly rooted and engaged in Cleveland. Hear why SW chose Cleveland over the other cities vying for their presence. Learn how big of a factor the need to access talent was...