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Have you had an opportunity to check out a program from the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber? Leadership Center programs provide graduates an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, become stronger leaders, and connect within the Cincinnati community.
From emerging to senior leaders from more than 800 regional companies, these best-in-class leadership development programs cultivate civic-minded, change agent leaders. The success of these programs can be felt in every corner of the region, through the alumni driving change and making a difference in their organizations and communities.
Applications for the following premier leadership development programs will close next week, and we hope you don’t miss out:
Building Cultural Competence is a six-session program from the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. It is a leadership development program that equips you with the skills to build bridges across the cultural, political, and social divides in our region and our country. This fosters a network of
individuals, companies, and groups who serve as champions of change in our communities. Learn more and apply
Cincy LEAD is a five-session program from the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. It was created to provide a roundtable experience within the context of a full leadership development program at an affordable cost for price-conscious leaders and
organizations. Learn more and apply | View the Cincy Lead experience
WE Ascend is a seven-session program from the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber. It provides a small group coaching experience for 6-8 BIPOC women executives taking on new challenges in their organization or who have just been promoted or are seeking
promotion. Learn more and apply | View the WE Ascend experience
Jill Meyer
CEO
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
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We Are Making Black History | Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney
Meet Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Cincinnati’s vice mayor and a self-described optimist who believes “obstacles are opportunities to do better and help others over hurdles.”
In addition to her work as a civil servant, Jan-Michele owns multimedia publishing company Sesh Communications, which publishes the award-winning The Cincinnati Herald. She is passionate about providing a platform for others to make their voices heard, and serves as a volunteer/board member in the community for many local organizations, including the Cincinnati Zoo, Cincinnati Youth Collaborative, and the Greater Cincinnati Association of Black Journalists, among others.
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Jobs Update | Center for Research & Data at the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
National Employment Change by Month
National Unemployment Rate - Seasonally Adjusted
Effective Federal Funds Rate
Last week the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the jobs report for January and the job growth was astounding. The total increase in employment came in at about 517,000 jobs, much higher than economists expected. Job growth was widespread, with large gains in leisure and hospitality, professional and business services, and health care. Additionally, job gains in November were revised upward by 34,000, and job gains in December were revised upward by 37,000. The unemployment rate also ticked down to 3.4 percent, a 50 year low. While many economists still believe there is a good chance that we see a recession in the next year, these numbers should temper that expectation a bit. They indicate that job growth is still very strong, despite the Federal Reserve’s continued interest rate increases. The Federal Reserve has indicated that they’ll
continue to raise the target federal funds rate, although at a slower pace than we saw for much of 2022.
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Member Spotlight | Natural Shea Care – True Shea brand
Natural True Shea Care owner, Manny Addo, pre-launches his book My American Journey from Ghana to over 1,000 Kroger Stores on February 24th at Cintas Center to celebrate Black History Month.
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Greater Cincinnati Safety Council
February 8, 2023 | 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.
Greater Cincinnati Safety Council meetings are held the second Wednesday of each month. After two years of virtual programming, the Greater Cincinnati Safety Council has returned to in-person meetings at Ensemble Health Partners, 11517 Reed Hartman Hwy, Blue Ash, OH 45241.
This month's session will focus on Post COVID OSHA.
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Diversity in STEM | Session III: Girls in STEM & the Educational Corridor
February 9, 2023 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
This quarterly event series is a partnership between the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber, Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky African American Chamber, Hispanic Chamber Cincinnati USA, The Gaskins Foundation, and Apprenti Cincinnati. The goal of the series is to showcase the need to bridge the diversity gap in STEM education and careers – as well as initiatives and available resources supporting these efforts – to continue building our region for the future.
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Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections
February 15, 2023 | 8:15 – 9:30 a.m.
Make your morning coffee run an opportunity to meet and connect with other professionals at this month's Cincy Blend at Bromwell's Hearth Room. This is a free, casual morning mixer and all are welcome – no need to be a Cincinnati Chamber member.
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Member Benefits 101
February 23, 2023 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Member Benefits 101 is the perfect opportunity for all types of businesses to learn about Chamber membership, how to get connected to your network of fellow Chamber members, and how to get engaged with the Chamber offerings that best benefit you and your business.
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Monthly Member Briefing
March 2, 2023 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
Join us virtually at our next Monthly Member Briefing on Thursday, March 2nd at 8 a.m. with keynote speaker Col. Teresa A. Theetge, new Police Chief of the Cincinnati Police Department.
Following our keynote and Q&A, you'll hear from chamber member showcase companies. The program will conclude with updates from a featured chamber partner and a member of the Cincinnati Chamber team.
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Alumni Event | Breakfast Speed Networking
March 8, 2023 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
Join us for coffee, breakfast (actual eggs and bacon and such and not just bagels!), and some fun speed networking with fellow Chamber alumni. The day will be facilitated by Gina Bonar of 5 Whys Marketing LLC.
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Regional Government Day
March 9, 2023 | 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Connect with elected officials and administrators from across the Cincinnati region and communicate your business' priorities.
At this half-day event, Chamber members can expect to hear from policy leaders about issues impacting their businesses, such as budgets, transportation, inclusion policies, housing and growth issues, regional collaboration, economic development and more.
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