CLC Summer Series

A cool series on hot topics

Cleveland is changing rapidly and you want to be in the know about things happening right now that will shape the long-term future of our city and region. The 2026 Summer Series is your opportunity to get new, up-to-the-moment information and exclusive access to those leading the work on some of the hottest topics and projects in the city. It is also a fantastic way to meet CLC alums and other community-minded individuals and expand your network.

The three sessions will take you on a dive deep into the crucial projects.

Session Details

$25 per single session

Tuesday, June 16: Site Readiness & Cleveland’s Industrial Future

Session is 4:00-6:00 p.m. (plus an optional post-session social hour)

Rick Barga (LC 2026), Manager of Site Identification & Development, Site Readiness Fund

Explore how site readiness, redevelopment, and infrastructure investment are shaping Cleveland’s industrial. Experience an interactive walking tour of the East 65th corridor and Warner & Swasey site to learn about current redevelopment efforts and future economic opportunities.

Thursday, July 16: The Business of Soccer in Cleveland

Session is 4:00-6:00 p.m. (plus an optional post-session social hour)
@Western Reserve Fire Museum (310 Carnegie Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115)

Hear from leaders behind Forest City Cleveland and Cleveland Astra on the vision for professional soccer in Cleveland and how it could impact Cleveland’s economy, culture, and civic identity.

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Thursday, August 13: Healthy Lake, Healthy Economy

Session is 5:00-7:00 p.m. (plus an optional post-session social hour)
@Great Lakes Science Center (601 Erieside Ave, Cleveland, OH 44114)

	Kirsten Ellenbogen (LC 2014), President & CEO of the Great Lakes Science Center
	Danielle Doza (CBB 2016), VP – Sustainability & Environmental Services, Rock Entertainment Group

Explore how Lake Erie and the Great Lakes shape Cleveland’s economic future, from sustainability and infrastructure to innovation and regional growth. Hosted at Great Lakes Science Center, this conversation will bring together civic leaders to discuss why freshwater is one of Northeast Ohio’s most important long-term assets and how stewardship of the lake connects directly to the region’s future opportunity and prosperity.