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It is almost time for one of the most special nights of the year! This Thursday, March 2nd we celebrate our region’s business community, honor our Great Living Cincinnatians and recognize our Making Black History leaders at the Cincinnati Chamber Annual Dinner, presented by PNC Bank.
The 2023 Class of Great Living Cincinnatians features four individuals who have left an indelible mark on our region. They are servant leaders, mentors, and friends. The Chamber is honored to recognize Donald P. Klekamp, Janet Reid Ph.D., Larry A. Sheakley, and C. Smith as Great Living Cincinnatians.
Our #MakingBlackHistory celebration, now in its fifth year, recognizes seven Black leaders living and working in our region creating legacies today. We are honored to recognize Claudia M. Abercrumbie, Derrick Braziel, Christie Kuhns, Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney, Rosemary D. Oglesby-Henry, Liza Smitherman, and Marcus Thompson as leaders who go the extra mile for their community, excel in their respective fields, and open doors for the future leaders coming up behind them.
Additionally, the 2023 Annual Dinner will recognize a momentous transition of leadership at the Cincinnati Chamber. It is bound to be an emotional and reflective night as I attend my last Annual Dinner as CEO. However, I am honored to welcome Brendon Cull as the next Cincinnati Chamber President and CEO. Brendon has been my partner and the architect of so much of what the Cincinnati Chamber has accomplished over the last seven years and there is no better leader to serve our members.
Finally, we have some exciting news from British Airways and CVG! All registrants for the Annual Dinner will be entered to win two Roundtrip Business Class tickets on British Airways from CVG to London Heathrow.
You don’t want to miss Cincinnati’s premier business event of the year – so if you haven’t already, secure your spot here.
Jill Meyer
CEO
Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber
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WE ARE MAKING BLACK HISTORY | LIZA SMITHERMAN
Liza joined Jostin Construction in 1998, in partnership with her husband in their first generation, family-owned business. Liza played a key role in developing the driving purpose behind Jostin Construction – to create and provide a diversity of opportunities for all. Now celebrating almost 25 years in business, her role has expanded as the business has grown. She facilitates the development of growth strategies for Jostin and its subsidiary companies, and continues to drive the direction and planning for all aspects of human resources (employee relations, compensation, training and development, etc.) and workforce development.
As president of Brewster Pumping, Liza provides direction for establishing and implementing short and long-term goals for the business. She also works closely with the Brewster team to manage day-to-day activities.
Liza is very active in community organizations that share her passion for creating new opportunities for others. She is a member of the Board of Trustees for Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Xavier University, and Represent Cincy, an advisory board tasked with diversifying the Over-the-Rhine business district through the attraction and retention of Black-owned business.
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MEET THE 57 LEADERS OF C-CHANGE CLASS 18
Congratulations and welcome to the 57 leaders from a variety of organizations in the Cincinnati region who have been accepted into Class 18 of C-Change – the premier leadership development program for advancing mid-career leaders in the region, produced by the Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber and presented by Fifth Third Bank.
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| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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Monthly Member Briefing
March 2, 2023 | 8 - 9 a.m.
Virtual Event
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 member of the Cincinnati Chamber team.
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Alumni Network: Breakfast Speed Networking
March 8, 2023 | 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Alumni exclusive event
Join us for coffee, breakfast (actual eggs and bacon and such and not just bagels!), and some fun speed networking with fellow Cincinnati Chamber Leadership Center program 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 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, Cincinnati 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. Coffee and breakfast will be provided.
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Cincy Blend: Coffee & Connections
March 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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Hello Cincy Day
March 10, 2023 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Hello Cincy Day is a customized immersion experience for Cincinnati newcomers to get an introduction to the Cincinnati region, connect with each other, and help them build a quality of place. The Cincinnati Chamber manages all logistics for this one-day session including meals, materials, transportation, parking, and more.
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Hello Cincy Social Hour
March 21, 2023 | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Grab a friend and join us for happy hour at the Kinley Hotel Exchange Bar. Drop by for 30 minutes or stay for the full two hours, we are just excited to meet you! Registrants can enjoy their first drink for free.
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Alumni Network: Cincinnati Regional Indicators Dashboard
March 29, 2023 | 8 - 10 a.m.
Alumni exclusive event
Hear from Brandon Rudd, Director of the Center for Research & Data at the Cincinnati Chamber, as he provides an overview of the brand-new Cincinnati Regional Indicators Dashboard. With 33 variables in six categories benchmarking the Cincinnati region against 21 other peer metro areas, we will go over each indicator to see how the Cincinnati region stacks up. You will learn how to use the dashboard and discuss future indicators as well. This is an exclusive chance to get a glimpse of some of the work that the Center for Research & Data is doing to support the Cincinnati region's forward momentum.
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WE Speak: Women in Business Conquer the Secret to Wealth
April 12, 2023 | 4 - 6 p.m.
This WE Speak is all about financial wellness. Financial health is a privilege everyone should be able to afford. Our panel features leaders who have broken the glass ceiling when it comes to standards around specifically financial wellness. Topics may include: debunking obstacle and myths regarding wealth, creating cultures of empowerment and financial equity, beginning your journey to building financial freedom, and more. Our panelists for this WE Speak include: Candice Matthews Brackeen, CEO & Founder of Lightship Foundation, Barbara A. Turner, Former President & CEO of Ohio National Financial Services, Cynthia Booth, CEO & Owner of Emerge Manufacturing.
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