LaRese Purnell (LC 2022) Managing Partner, CLE Consulting Firm The Real Black Friday The Real Black Friday is, "an initiative created in order to bring awareness and exposure to Black-owned and operated businesses in northeastern Ohio." They are improving the economy by promoting local spending while providing exposure and increased revenue generating opportunities for Black-owned...
Holly Trifiro (CBB 2015) Chief Education Officer, City of Cleveland The future of education in CLE What is the current state of education in the City of Cleveland? Where is it headed? Learn where we are now and the City's vision for the future of our schools, families, students, and teachers. REGISTER > Previous The...
Accelerate, sponsored by Citizens, is a high-energy annual civic pitch competition. This Shark Tank-style event gives individuals across Northeast Ohio a chance to win seed money to help launch their idea to make the region a better place. In the first round, presenters pitch their ideas to a panel of community leaders who select one...
Accelerate 2023: You won! What's next Meet the Accelerate 2023 winner, learn more about their project, hear what the next steps are, and where you can help. REGISTER > Previous The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks can be viewed by visiting our searchable archive or the Cleveland Leadership Center YouTube Channel – subscribe today! Leaders are...
Marcie Goodman Executive Director, Cleveland International Film Festival LOOK CLOSER: Find Yourself The theme for CIFF 47, LOOK CLOSER, Find Yourself, "invites audiences to seek out connections to diverse cultures and perspectives, while delving into CIFF47 films." Hear more about the theme, the 2023 Festival, the new home for CIFF online, and more. REGISTER >...