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December 4 deadline to submit ideas to improve region Individuals who have visions to improve Northeast Ohio can submit their ideas to compete in Accelerate: Citizens Make Change, a civic pitch competition to be held virtually on Thursday, February 25, 2020. The annual competition, presented by the Cleveland Leadership Center in partnership with Citizens Bank,…

At the Global Cleveland annual meeting, three CLC alumni will be honored for “positively impacting our region’s economic prosperity.” India Pierce Lee (ALI 2018, LC 2002), Albert B. & Audrey G. Ratner Community Leader Award Felton Thomas, Jr. (LC 2010) Global Community Building Award Elizabeth McIntyre (LC 2006), Media Partner Award Learn more about the…

Every four years, The Salvation Army honors “exceptional Advisory Board members” at their National Advisory Organization Conference. The award is presented to an honoree in each of The Salvation Army’s four territories. This year, Bruce Akers (LC 1978) received the award from the Eastern Territory Commission. In a release by The Salvation Army of Greater…

Team NEO recently announced four new Board Members, and among them is Ariane Kirkpatrick (LC2 2016, LC 2015). In a Crain’s Cleveland Business article announcing the additions, Team NEO board chair Jodi Berg said, “These leaders will enhance the results-oriented culture that drives Team NEO and encourage engagement among others in the private sector in…

A short, digestible list of resources to guide you on your journey of understanding and involvement in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. A new list will be published on the second and fourth Thursday of every month. Video: “Race the Power of an Illusion” California Newsreel Article: “Hiring a Chief Diversity Officer Won’t Fix Your…