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SUMMARY:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Sean Watterson & Kathy Blackman
DESCRIPTION:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are a series of virtual (via Zoom) discussion and workshops on topics to help you move forward in our new and uncertain world. \nDETAILS\nNoon-12:45 p.m.\nZoom \n  \nSean Watterson (LC 2016)\, Owner\, Happy Dog\nKathy Blackman\, Owner\, Grog Shop & B Side Lounge \nSaving local performing arts & music venues\nMany industries have been hit hard during the pandemic and the arts are among those still struggling to recover. Hear how two local venues are surviving and what they think can help the sector recover. \n\nPrevious The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! \n\nLeaders are needed now more than ever before\, please help us to build our leadership today and for the future. The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are offered for free but donations to support continued CLC programming are appreciated!
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-sean-watterson-kathy-blackman/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CLC public events,Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220308T193000
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SUMMARY:Un-Design Environmental Injustice
DESCRIPTION:Listen. Lead. Share. (LLS)\, is a statewide grassroots campaign that includes a goal of hosting public conversations with community members and stakeholders about the best and most effective ways to address climate and environmental justice in their communities. Intentional and authentic community listening is the first step in organizing grassroots support of equitable clean energy policies. \nJoin us and recieve a walkthrough of the Undesign the Redline Exhibit!
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/un-design-environmental-injustice/
LOCATION:Mount Pleasant Now Development Corporation\, 13815 Kinsman Rd\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44120
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220309T120000
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SUMMARY:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Darren Hamm
DESCRIPTION:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are a series of virtual (via Zoom) discussion and workshops on topics to help you move forward in our new and uncertain world. \nDETAILS\nNoon-12:30 p.m.\nZoom \n \nDarren Hamm\, Director\, Cleveland Office\, U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) \nFinding hope and a new home in Cleveland\nSince 1916\, USCRI Cleveland has been welcoming refugees and newcomers to Cleveland. Their current array of services include housing placement\, cultural orientation\, school enrollment\, coordination of initial health appointments\, and employment preparation and placement. Hear about their work\, particularly the ongoing resettlement of Afghani families\, and how this is impacting our region. \n\nPrevious The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! \n\nLeaders are needed now more than ever before\, please help us to build our leadership today and for the future. The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are offered for free but donations to support continued CLC programming are appreciated!
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-darren-hamm/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CLC public events,Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220310T130000
DTSTAMP:20220308T212222Z
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SUMMARY:The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Making Sense of a Complex Situation and Its Impact on Our Community
DESCRIPTION:A virtual symposium on the Russia-Ukraine conflict featuring representatives from academia\, nonprofit government organizations and the public and private sectors. \nGain an understanding of its economic impact\, including the implications of financial sanctions\, consequences for the rule of law\, the role that policymakers\, and diplomacy can play in mitigating this type of conflict. \nPresentations from speakers will be followed by audience Q&A. Confirmed so far are: \n\nRoman Sheremeta – Associate Professor of Economics\, CWRU and Founder of a soon-to-open American University in Kyiv\nAndrew Medvedev – Energy and Infrastructure Investment Managing Director and Portfolio Management\, Morgan Stanley)\nCongresswoman Marcy Kaptur – Ohio 9th District (includes Parma)\, Co-Chair of the bi-partisan Congressional Ukraine Caucus (confirmed\, yet tentative based on Washington DC schedule)\nJohn E. Herbst – Senior Director of the Atlantic Council\, and former US Ambassador to Ukraine (only member not in the region\, but has significant diplomatic perspective on Ukraine\, as he served there in 2003-2006\, during the Orange Revolution)\n\nModerators are: \n\nRenata Kosc-Harmatiy – Adjunct Faculty\, Political Science Department\, Cuyahoga Community College\nTy Olson – Program Manager & Adjunct Faculty\, Conflict Resolution and Peace Studies\, Cuyahoga Community College\n\nThis event is free and open to the greater community.
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-russia-ukraine-conflict-making-sense-of-a-complex-situation-and-its-impact-on-our-community/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220315T200000
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SUMMARY:Overdue: The Candid Conversation Women of Color Need to have More Often
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\n\nIt’s time and long overdue for the candid conversation about life experiences and unique barriers for women of color.\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nOVERDUE: The Candid Conversation Women of Color Need to Have More Often\nDue to seating capacity\, registration is required to attend this event.\nWhat happens when your city is considered the worst place for you to live and work? What happens when you are told you are too sensitive? What happens when you are constantly overlooked for a well-deserved promotion? What happens when you have a seat at the table\, but no one is listening? It’s time for us to talk. It’s time and long overdue for us to have a candid conversation about life experiences and unique barriers for women of color. On Tuesday\, March 15 at 5:00 pm\, The Cleveland Public Library invites you to join them for a discussion to answer these questions and so many more. We will be joined by Minda Harts\, Speaker & New York Times best-selling author of the MEMO\, along with the creators of Project Noir & Enlightened Solutions Chinenye (“ChiChi”) Nkemere and Bethany Studenic for this necessary and long-overdue conversation for women of color – and anyone experiencing barriers to success. \nEvent Attendees will receive complimentary copies of the Project Noir Report and The MEMO/Right Within while supplies last.\n  \n\nSpeaker Bios\n\n\n\nMinda Harts\, Author of the MEMO and Right Within; CEO of The Memo LLC;\nMinda Harts is the CEO of the Memo LLC\, a career development platform that helps women of color advance in the workplace\, since 2015. Before\, The Memo\, She had a 15-year career in fundraising. \nIn 2019\, she became a bestselling author for my debut book The Memo: What Women of Color Need To Know To Secure A Seat At The Table (Seal Press/Hachette Book Group). She is blessed to be working on two new books—to continue building on my career development advocacy for women of color in the workplace. And\, she added thought leadership as a Career Advice Columnist for the media platform Well & Good. And don’t forget to check out my podcast Secure The Seat—to hear about my grits and rap lyric obsession. When she is not fighting workplace inequality\, she serve as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at NYU Wagner. She’s had the privilege of being featured on MSNBC’s Morning Joe\, Fast Company\, The Guardian\, Time Magazine\, The Wall Street Journal\, and more. \n\n\n\nBethany Studenic\, Co-Founder & Managing Director\, Enlightened Solutions\nBethany holds her Bachelors in Social Work\, Masters in Social Administration\, and is a recently barred Juris Doctor. Bethany has over 10 years in community change experience\, serving in a leadership role of highly visible social and research-based advocacy movements. \nIn addition\, Bethany has worked with a variety of diverse populations through direct experience\, including survivors of domestic violence and families experiencing poverty. She is an accomplished fundraiser\, government relations professional\, community strategist\, former lobbyist\, researcher\, and policy analysis expert. \n\n\n\nChinenye Nkemere\, Co-Founder & Director of Strategy\, Enlightened Solutions\nChinenye (ChiChi) is a strategic thinker. She has over 10 years of experience in community engagement\, asset building and advocacy. She holds a Bachelors in Political Science and African Studies and African American Studies from The Ohio State University\, with a focus on race and electoral politics. \nShe continued advocacy work as a Teach for America educator in Houston\, Texas serving Title 1 middle school students and their families. In addition\, ChiChi broadened her professional experience\, consulting in the sphere of public safety. She remains dedicated to progressive and radically inclusive equity in all spaces and for all peoples.
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/overdue-the-candid-conversation-women-of-color-need-to-have-more-often/
LOCATION:Cleveland Public Library – Main Branch\, 325 Superior Avenue\, Cleveland\, 44114
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220316T080000
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SUMMARY:Mentor a college student with College Now's virtual program
DESCRIPTION:College Now Greater Cleveland needs 200 more mentors for its college scholarship recipients for the 2022/2023 school year by April 1st! \nShare your expertise with college students to help them reach their full potential and graduate from college. Our unique mentoring program is strategically designed to accommodate the schedules of busy students and professionals. When you become a mentor\, you join more than 2\,000 other Northeast Ohio professionals who have already found that a small investment of time can have a tremendous impact on a college student’s life – and on the region’s economy. \nThe first step is to complete an online application by navigating here and clicking “Apply” at the bottom of the page: https://www.collegenowgc.org/become-a-mentor/. Once your application is complete\, we’ll follow up with you for next steps. Apply NOW through April 1st to mentor a student starting summer of 2022! \nContact Madeline Rife for more information at mrife@collegenowgc.org or 216-635-0163.
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/mentor-a-college-student-with-college-nows-virtual-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220317T120000
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SUMMARY:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Dr. Amy Acton
DESCRIPTION:*Special two-year pandemic retrospective*\nThe Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are a series of virtual (via Zoom) discussion and workshops on topics to help you move forward in our new and uncertain world.\nDETAILS\nNoon-1:00 p.m.\nZoom \n \nDr. Amy Acton\, Former Director\, Ohio Department of Health \nThe leader we all wish we had IS YOU\nJoin Dr. Acton for a discussion on her time as director of the Ohio Department of Health and how she ended up in the cross hairs of history\, as well as what public health is and why it matters to all of us. She’ll also delve into three leadership concepts: brutal honesty\, vulnerability\, and empowerment\, plus the underlying concept of “own it.” \nDr. Acton will conclude with lessons learned and share thoughts for emerging as a community (specifically Cleveland\, and writ large)\, as well as our current inflection point and why she sees tremendous opportunity from the disruptions – a future full of challenges\, but also a time for healing and hope. \n\nPrevious The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! \n\nLeaders are needed now more than ever before\, please help us to build our leadership today and for the future. The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are offered for free but donations to support continued CLC programming are appreciated!
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-dr-amy-acton/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CLC public events,Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T124500
DTSTAMP:20220323T153006Z
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SUMMARY:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Stephenie Foster
DESCRIPTION:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are a series of virtual (via Zoom) discussion and workshops on topics to help you move forward in our new and uncertain world. \nDETAILS\nNoon-12:45 p.m.\nZoom \n \nStephenie Foster\, Author and Founding Partner\, Smash Strategies \nFighting for Women and Girls\nJoin Stephenie\, an internationally renowned speaker on women’s leadership\, gender equity\, international development and women’s advocacy\, for a discussion on her new book\, Take Action: Fighting for Women and Girls. The book delves into education\, economic opportunities\, gender-based violence\, and civic and political leadership\, and highlights how those who want to advance change can get involved. \n\nPrevious The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! \n\nLeaders are needed now more than ever before\, please help us to build our leadership today and for the future. The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are offered for free but donations to support continued CLC programming are appreciated!
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-stephenie-foster/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CLC public events,Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220326T120000
DTSTAMP:20220318T135108Z
CREATED:20220318T135108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T135108Z
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SUMMARY:COLLIDE
DESCRIPTION:COLLIDE aims to showcase the connectivity between the diverse industries of Art\, Innovation\, and Tech\, in a way you don’t want to miss!\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nWelcome to IGNITE With Light bi-annual signature event called COLLIDE\, which aims to showcase the connectivity between the diverse industries of Art\, Innovation\, and Tech. \nJoin us at COLLIDE\, for a chance at connecting with other innovative minds! We will be partnering with Ingenuity Cleveland\, an epicenter for artists\, innovators\, and entrepreneurs. There will be an entrepreneurial marketplace where you can buy/sell your goods from some of Cleveland’s finest local businesses. Find out about the latest trends in technology and creativity as we explore how they all interact during our panel discussions. Rapid Workshops\, where you’ll learn about digital currency\, NFT’s (non-fungible tokens)\, art innovation\, and more. \nThis is not just any ole event; it offers real opportunities to connect across industries while brainstorming creative solutions that will change how people interact forever. Get ready for an exciting event where you’ll make some great connections\, and learn something new from our experts. \n**Food truck will be on site for food/beverage sales
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/collide/
LOCATION:Ingenuity Cleveland\, 5401 Hamilto Ave\, Cleveland\, OH\, 44114
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220328T160000
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SUMMARY:An Evening with CEO of Meetup\, David Siegel - Hudson Library
DESCRIPTION:David Siegel\, CEO of Meetup\, will discuss his book\, Decide and Conquer: 44 Decisions to Make or Break all Leaders. In this book\, Siegel lists the 44 challenges leaders face and outlines a framework to navigate these complex decisions. Weaved within the framework are the personal stories and challenges of well-known industry leaders including Adam Neumann (Co-Founder of WeWork)\, Barry Diller (Founder of Fox Broadcasting Company)\, Jack Welch (Former CEO of General Electric) and Bill Ackman (CEO of Pershing Square Capital Management). The Burton D. Morgan Foundation generously supports the Hudson Library & Historical Society’s Entrepreneurship Series.  \nIf you know someone who might enjoy this talk\, forward this email and invite them along! Hudson Library programs are always free and open to the public.
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/an-evening-with-ceo-of-meetup-david-siegel-hudson-library/
LOCATION:Hudson Library & Historical Society\, 96 Library St\, Hudson\, Ohio\, 44236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220330T123000
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SUMMARY:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: John Sankovic
DESCRIPTION:The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are a series of virtual (via Zoom) discussion and workshops on topics to help you move forward in our new and uncertain world. \nDETAILS\nNoon-12:30 p.m.\nZoom \n \nJohn Sankovic\, President & CEO\, Ohio Aerospace Institute \nAll things aerospace in Ohio\nOhio Aerospace Institute brings together public\, private\, academic\, and government entities\, to develop and advance Ohio’s aerospace workforce. Join 31-year NASA veteran and newly appointed President & CEO\, John Sankovic\, to hear about their work and how it impacts our region. \n\nPrevious The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! \n\nLeaders are needed now more than ever before\, please help us to build our leadership today and for the future. The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are offered for free but donations to support continued CLC programming are appreciated!
URL:https://www.cleveleads.org/event/the-way-forward-leader-lunch-break-john-sankovic/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:CLC public events,Community events
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