September 2020
The Intersection of Law & Philanthropy with Ira Kaplan
Being a lawyer and a philanthropist are similar in more ways than you may think. Ira C. Kaplan has insight into both worlds. As a top business law firm in Cleveland and around the world, Benesch Law is known for providing highly sophisticated legal services to national and international clients. After serving as Managing Partner of Benesch for several years, Ira Kaplan, is now Executive Chairman. During this virtual chat, Ira, commonly referred to as “Mr. Cleveland,” will share his…
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Pedaling Towards Your Passion with Stewart Kohl, Riverside Company
Stewart Kohl is known for his success both within the field of investments and in philanthropy as the visionary of the VeloSano bike ride. Through more than 600 investments, The Riverside Company has honed its approach to sourcing “little leading” companies. As co-CEO of the global private equity firm, Stewart Kohl has been at the forefront of making investments to grow businesses. In this virtual career chat, we will learn from a top investment firm professional about his career path…
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Leading the Media Charge with Micki Byrnes, WKYC
WKYC Channel 3 has a rich broadcast heritage ever since they first went on the air. Over the years, WKYC has been on the frontlines of progress in media as the first station in Northeast Ohio to broadcast in color, the first to broadcast in stereo, the first to add closed captioning for the hearing impaired and the first to broadcast a digital signal. Tune into a virtual chat with Micki Byrnes, President & General Manager at WKYC Studios. She…
Find out more »The Future of Higher Education with Alex Johnson, PhD, Tri-C
Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) opened in 1963 as Ohio's first community college and remains Ohio's oldest and largest public community college. In this virtual chat, President of Cuyahoga Community College, Dr. Alex Johnson, Ph.D., will share how Tri-C believes that everyone who has a goal and is willing to work hard to achieve it should be given the opportunity to succeed through the availability of high-quality, accessible and affordable education. As a prominent institution in our region, we will learn…
Find out more »December 2020
When Passion Becomes Your Career with Lee Friedman, College Now
Lee will share how her passion for access to post-secondary education led her to a career of purpose as CEO of College Now. College Now of Greater Cleveland helps students as early as middle and high school, as well as adult learners, achieve their dreams of going to and succeeding in certificate, two-year, and four-year degree programs. Join us for a virtual chat with CEO of College Now, Lee Friedman. She will share information about the work her organization is…
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