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Networking Luncheon: Paul Mills, PhD Assistant Professor of Marketing Monte Ahuja College of Business Cleveland State University & Director of Bernie Moreno Center for Sales Excellence Register now

Monday, January 28, 2019 Window on the River 11:30am-1:00pm Join SME Cleveland for an informative networking luncheon with Rock & Roll Hall of Fame President & CEO Greg Harris. Register Online: Lunch Sponsored By:  

About The Event: ‘Bringing a journalistic mindset to sales & marketing’ Join SME Cleveland for an informative networking luncheon with speaker Elizabeth McIntyre, publisher and editor of Crain’s Cleveland Business. During the luncheon, McIntyre will cover how thinking like a journalist can help improve content creation, marketing and sales. Included in the discussion will be tips and examples on how to implement this mindset. March 25, 2019 Windows on the River 11:30am-1:00pm REGISTER ONLINE Lunch Sponsored By:

An All-Star Summer with Cleveland Indians Bob DiBiasio Will discuss history of Major League Baseball All-Star Game in Cleveland and working with MLB to market the All-Star Game Presented by : Bob DiBiasio Senior Vice President, Cleveland Indians About Bob: Bob DiBiasio is in his 40th season with the Cleveland Indians and his 41st in Major League Baseball in 2019. He started w/the Tribe in 1979 as Assistant PR Director, was named PR Director in 1980; and Vice President of PR in 1988. The Lakewood, OH native was promoted to his current position in 2011. His lone season away from the Tribe was [...]

About The Event Date: 9/23/19 Time: 11:30-1:00pm Location: Windows on the River Description:  Join SME Cleveland with Bob Sivik of the Cleveland Browns for a networking luncheon and presentation on working in sports. Bob will discuss the different areas of working for the Cleveland Brown including the training development that takes place. Lunch Sponsor: Executive Caterers at Landerhaven             Register Online:

About The Event Date:11/18/19 Time: 11:30-1:00pm Location: Windows on the River Description: Join SME Cleveland with Kendra Gardiner, Chief of Staff at Jumpstart, for a networking luncheon and presentation. A Journey from Industry to Non Profit Economic Development Jumpstart o   Why we exist o   What we do and who and what informs our work o   Impact we have had on Ohio’s economy over our history Current community initiatives in Greater Cleveland o   Why these initiatives are important for our community and the citizens who live and work in the city o   Opportunities to get engaged Lunch Sponsor: Executive Caterers at Landerhaven

Join SME Cleveland's panel of technology and business experts as we cut through the hype about two of today’s hottest tech topics: blockchain and cybersecurity. You will learn how blockchain and other emerging technologies can solve pressing business issues and make organizations more competitive and secure. Moderated by Bernie Moreno, leader of Cleveland's Blockland Initiative and Chairman of Ownum, a blockchain start-up, this panel will begin to demystify blockchain and cybersecurity for the real world and offer applicable solutions on how to thrive in this new technology era. Bernie Moreno – moderator, leader of the Blockland Initiative and Chairman of Ownum (blockchain start-up) Scott Caesar - [...]

About The Event Date: March 23 2020 Location: Windows on the River Time: 11:30-1:00 Presented by Ross Binnie — Chief Brand Officer - The Cleveland Orchestra Description: Growing Younger! The Battle Against Aging Audiences at The Cleveland Orchestra. Orchestras everywhere face a challenge to be relevant to the next generation Despite being one of the world’s best orchestras, The Cleveland Orchestra also has a unique set of challenges in this regard. Most notably, the market is much smaller than the other cities of Orchestras of worlds class stature. However, regardless of the challenges, the Orchestra has managed to buck the industry [...]

About The Event Date: May 18 2020 Location: Windows on the River Time: 11:30-1:00 Description: Cedar Point at 150: The Fun is Just Beginning Overview of Cedar Point’s History Re-imaging Cedar Point into a modern destination How Cedar Point adapts its Marketing in the evolving landscape The future of Cedar Point   Lunch Sponsors Executive Caterers at Landerhaven             eMoksha             Register Online

About The Event Enjoy SME Cleveland's first in-person (and socially distanced) luncheon of the season! Our featured presenter is Bob DiBiasio, Sr. Vice President - Public Affairs with the Cleveland Indians. COVID Curveball—Talking Tribe in 2021. Constructing a Team during a pandemic Retaining and Entertaining Fans during a pandemic Date: May 17 2021 Location: Landerhaven Timeline of Events 11:30 – 12:00 Registration and Informal Networking 12:00 p.m. Lunch 12:30 p.m. Speaker Presentation Register Online