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SUMMARY:Otto Beatty
DESCRIPTION:The Thursday Noon Luncheon Club\, a cherished institution since its inception in 1943\, is thrilled to announce its 2025 fall and winter program and events. We warmly invite you to join us starting September 4th at 12 noon at the Eldon and Elsie Ward YMCA. Immerse yourself in engaging discussions and listen as our esteemed speakers share insights on important topics. \nOur agenda for September 2025 promises enriching experiences every Thursday of the month: \n– **8/04/2025**: Open discussion \n– **8/11/2025**: Otto Beatty III – City Councilman \n– **8/18/2025**: Open discussion \n– **8/25/2025**: Robert “Bo” Chilton – CEO Impact Community Action \nThis season\, we are excited to unveil an upgraded luncheon menu. On the fourth Thursday of every month\, alongside our regular meal offerings\, we present “The Taste of History.” This unique event features special dishes inspired by recipes from the Hampton Institute Cookbook of 1870—culinary delights just like those your great-great-grandmother prepared. \nStay connected with us! Send us your email address to receive updates on upcoming discussions\, speakers\, menu highlights\, and dishes from The Taste of History. Join us as we blend tradition with contemporary conversations in a setting that promises nourishment for both body and mind. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a community that values connection and dialogue.
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LOCATION:Eldon & Elsie Ward YMCA\, 130 Woodland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stephen Stivers
DESCRIPTION:Steve Stivers\, President & CEO\nRaised in Ripley\, Ohio\, Steve Stivers learned from his mother and father the importance of family\, hard work and public service\, which have been the values he has carried with him throughout his life.\nIn May 2021\, he was selected to lead the Ohio Chamber of Commerce as President and CEO. The Ohio Chamber of Commerce is the state’s leading business organization whose mission it is to aggressively champion free enterprise\, economic competitiveness and growth for the benefit of all Ohioans. In addition to his responsibilities as President and CEO\, Stivers works with legislators\, business leaders and government officials every day on issues affecting Ohio Chamber member companies.\nPrior to joining the Ohio Chamber\, Stivers represented Ohio’s 15th Congressional District from 2011 until May 16\, 2021. He served on the Financial Services Committee and was the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Housing\, Community Development\, and Insurance.\nIn January 2003\, he was appointed to the Ohio Senate and successfully ran for a full term in 2004. He was assigned to various committees and chaired Insurance\, Commerce and Labor. He served in the Ohio Senate until 2008. Throughout his career\, Steve Stivers has led the way supporting programs and initiatives to encourage job creation\, promote economic development\, and put our country’s fiscal house in order. A career soldier\, Stivers has served over 30 years in the Ohio Army National Guard and holds the rank of Major General. He served the United States overseas during Operation Iraqi Freedom in Kuwait\, Iraq\, Qatar and Djibouti where he led 400 soldiers and contractors and is proud that each and every one returned home safely to the United States. Stivers received the Bronze Star for his leadership throughout the deployment. Stivers received both his bachelor’s degree and his MBA from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in strategic studies from the Army War College. He resides in Upper Arlington with his wife\, Karen\, and children\, Sarah and Sam.\n\n\n\n\n  \nStephen Stivers\, President/CEO Ohio Chamber of Commerce \n34 S. 3rd Street\, Ste 100 \nColumbus\, OH 43215 \n[614] 915-9903 \nSstivers@ohiochamber.com \n  \nExecutive Asst. Ashley Wack \nawack@ohiochamber.com \n 
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LOCATION:Eldon & Elsie Ward YMCA\, 130 Woodland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kenny McDonald
DESCRIPTION:Kenny McDonald\nPresident and CEO\nKenny McDonald serves as the third president and CEO of the Columbus Partnership\, a civic organization of Columbus’ top business leaders. The Partnership was founded in 2002 to improve the economic and cultural base of Central Ohio. McDonald is responsible for leading strategies focused on diversity and equity\, growth and development\, and business and civic innovation\, in order for the Columbus Region to achieve its vision to become the most prosperous metropolitan area in the United States. \nHe brings more than 25 years of experience working with metropolitan economies in Savannah\, Georgia;\, Albuquerque\, New Mexico; and Charlotte\, North Carolina. He also spent seven years as a global site location advisor for Fluor Corporation. \nMcDonald has been named one of the Top 50 economic developers by Economix and is a frequent speaker and national thought leader on regional economic development. He was also named Small Nonprofit CEO of the Year by Columbus CEO magazine. \nMcDonald was instrumental in creating and leading the Columbus Region’s growth strategy when he was selected to lead Columbus 2020\, a regional economic development group that was launched in 2010. Now known as One Columbus and housed within the Columbus Partnership\, the organization is continuously ranked as one of the top 10 economic development organizations in the United States and represents a public-private partnership of more than 300 investors and partners from an 11-county area. \nMcDonald has served as chairman of the International Economic Development Council and is an active board member of the Champions of the Community/NCH Invitational\, Columbus Regional Airport Authority\, Experience Columbus\, Ohio Business Roundtable\, Ohio Excels\, the Transportation Research Center\, RTRX\, and Ohio State University’s SciTech. \nMcDonald is a graduate of Dickinson State University\, Georgia Southern University\, the Economic Development Institute at the University of Oklahoma\, and Harvard’s Young American Leaders program. He has been a Certified Economic Developer (CecD) for over 20 years. He is married with three children. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nKenny McDonald\, President/CEO \nColumbus Partnership \n37 W. Broad Street\, Ste 980 \nColumbus\, OH 43215 \n[614] 225-0500 \n  \nExecutive Asst. Jackie Perven \nJcp@columbuspartnership.com
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LOCATION:Eldon & Elsie Ward YMCA\, 130 Woodland Ave.\, Columbus\, OH\, 43203\, United States
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SUMMARY:Judge Jaiza Page
DESCRIPTION:Judge Page is a Columbus native who lived in the Linden community on Republic Avenue until she was 16 years old.  She is a graduate of the Columbus School for Girls.   Judge Page attended Georgetown University in Washington\, D.C.\, where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Government. While in college she also completed minors in African American Studies and Spanish and worked for the National Guard Bureau\, focusing on education and readiness with an emphasis on homeland security and defense. After receiving her degree in 2005\, she worked in the office of U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. She then returned to Columbus to enroll in the Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2007. During her time in law school\, Judge Page worked as a civil law clerk in the office of Columbus City Attorney Richard C. Pfeiffer\, Jr.\, where she gained a greater understanding of the importance of serving her community. \nAfter passing the bar\, Judge Page began her legal career as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Columbus where she worked to remedy issues that arose with nuisance properties. She fought to ensure that no citizens were forced to live in substandard housing or live in neighborhoods plagued with drugs and other illegal activities.  In 2015\, she was appointed to serve as a Member of Columbus City Council.  During her time as a Council Member\, Judge Page served on various committees and sponsored legislation to create the Learning Skills to Lift Neighborhoods housing rehabilitation grants and summer youth employment opportunities.  In addition to serving on Columbus City Council\, Ms. Page was Of Counsel at Eastman and Smith\, Ltd.\, where she practiced in the Environmental and Public Law Section\, working for many municipal and civil clients. \nJudge Page was elected to the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas\, General Division on November 6\, 2018.  She began her term on January 3\, 2019.  She has enjoyed her time on the bench so far and strives to promote access to justice for everyone who enters her courtroom. \nJudge Page also serves on the boards for the Columbus Bar Foundation\, The Legal Aid Society of Columbus\, Columbus Early Learning Centers\, the Christian Legal Society and the Franklin County Parks and Recreation.
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SUMMARY:Shayla Favor
DESCRIPTION:“Columbus is one of the greatest cities in the country. However\, rapid growth has the potential to create social and economic divides. The responsibility to mitigate the unintended effects of urban development on our vulnerable communities is crucial to the longevity of a thriving\, diverse economy for all.”\n\nCouncilmember Shayla D. Favor has served the residents of Columbus on City Council since January 2019. She is Chair of the Housing\, Health & Human Services\, and Criminal Justice and Judiciary Committees. \nPrior to joining Council\, Favor served as an Assistant City Attorney in Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein’s office. As a Zone Attorney\, Favor had the opportunity to litigate high-profile environmental lawsuits\, advise administrative and local governmental agencies\, and draft several pieces of legislation. Favor worked alongside the leaders of our city and community to provide essential city services to improve Columbus’ neighborhoods and facilitate conversations to address criminal activity\, vacancies\, abandonment\, and blight. \nWhile serving as a Zone Attorney\, Favor implemented two initiatives to address our City’s blight; the Vacant and Abandoned Property program\, along with Receivership program\, have both addressed blight through enforcement\, demolition and rehabilitation. These initiatives have effectively helped to decrease our vacant and abandoned property count and to put once-blighted properties back into the housing market. \nThe manifestation of the disparities that lie within historically marginalized communities can be identified through the examination of the racial wealth gap\, the lack of access to employment opportunities\, quality education\, health care and affordable housing. As a member of Council\, Favor is intentional about focusing her work to ensure that everything she legislates and advocates for is filtered through an equity lens in order to address these disparities and combat racism through policy. In just two years\, Favor created the Columbus Youth Council\, spearheaded the effort to amplify and fund Deliver Black Dreams\, expanded the City’s effort to protect immigrant and refugee families through the Columbus Families Together Fund\, legislated policies intended to address housing insecurity with the Housing for All legislative package\, and advocating for public safety reforms with the Reimagining Safety Initiative. In addition to serving on Council\, Favor serves as the President of Partners Achieving Community Transformation\, a non-profit organization that is working to create a healthy\, financially\, and environmentally sustainable community where residents have access to safe and affordable housing\, quality healthcare and education\, and employment opportunities. Favor is also serving as a visiting Professor at Denison University\, where she is teaching a class on the history of racism and housing. \nFavor lives on the Near-East side of Columbus with her husband Corey Favor and their adorable puppy Hudson. \n\n\n\n  \nShayla Favor\, Executive Director \nPACT \n211 Taylor Avenue \nColumbus\, OH 43203 \n[614] 247-8037 \nshayla.favor@osumc.edu
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SUMMARY:Mark Hatcher
DESCRIPTION:Mark Hatcher is a business lawyer\, trusted counselor and strategic advisor to corporations\, boards of directors and senior executives on matters ranging from corporate governance\, real estate development and affordable housing to healthcare and higher education. Mark focuses on corporate and commercial law transactions and has extensive experience with corporate formation\, mergers and acquisitions\, regulatory compliance and data privacy matters. \n\n\nSelect Experience\n\nOne of the lead attorneys representing a national nonprofit fully integrated health system with a multi-billion dollar acquisition of a regional integrated health system competitor. Managed a group of more than 30 attorneys on all aspects of the transaction.\nLead attorney representing a regional integrated health system and managed care organization with the negotiation of major provider agreements.\nOutside general counsel to one of the country’s largest metropolitan housing authorities\, with a budget in excess of $700mm\, handling all aspects of their legal oversight from corporate governance\, real estate transactions\, low income housing tax credit transactions\, real property tax exemption\, intellectual property\, employment and labor and strategic partnerships.\n\n\nExperience\n\nOne of the lead attorneys representing a national nonprofit fully integrated health system with a multi-billion dollar acquisition of a regional integrated health system competitor. Managed a group of more than 30 attorneys on all aspects of the transaction.\nLead attorney representing a regional integrated health system and managed care organization with the negotiation of major provider agreements.\nOutside general counsel to one of the country’s largest metropolitan housing authorities\, with a budget in excess of $700mm\, handling all aspects of their legal oversight from corporate governance\, real estate transactions\, low income housing tax credit transactions\, real property tax exemption\, intellectual property\, employment and labor and strategic partnerships.\nOutside general counsel to a mid-cap regional construction company’s board of directors.\nLead attorney representing mid-cap telecommunications company in stock acquisition of a market rival. Continued representation of company on matters related to corporate governance.\nLead attorney representing large parts manufacturer in negotiation of settlement agreement and subsequent divestiture and merger.\nLead attorney supervising asset acquisition activity for a national management company in multiple states.\nLead regulatory counsel to a management company. Provides ongoing advice to client related to operation of business model from regulatory perspective in multiple states. Advises on fraud and abuse issues and patient and data privacy compliance matters.\nLead attorney on merger of two regional nonprofit organizations focused on developing and fostering minority-owned and women-owned enterprises. Serves as outside general counsel to board of directors and organization on matters related to corporate governance\, regulatory compliance\, employment and state\, local\, and private business MBE and WBE certification guidelines.\n\n\n\n  \n  \nMark Hatcher\, Managing Partner \nBaker Hostetler Law \n200 Civic Center Drive\, Suite 1200 \nColumbus\, OH 43215 \n[614] 228-1541 \nMhatcher@bakerlaw.com \nExecutive Asst. Susan Kline \n[614] 462-4766 \nSkline@bakerlaw.com
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SUMMARY:Dr. Talisa Dixon
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Talisa Dixon \nA veteran educator and longtime champion of equitable opportunities and student voice\, Dr. Talisa Dixon is in her fourth year as the Superintendent and Chief Executive Officer of Columbus City Schools. \nHer 25-year (and counting) career in public education began in Akron Public Schools\, where she served as a social studies teacher\, then assistant principal. But she is no stranger to Columbus. \nCCS Leader on the Rise\nDr. Dixon spent nine years as an administrator in Columbus City Schools from 2001-2010. She served three years as an assistant principal at Brookhaven High School\, then six years combined as the principal at Brookhaven and at Columbus Alternative High School. \nShe began her tenure as Superintendent/CEO in March 2019 after five years of leading the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District in Northeast Ohio. \nUpon returning to Columbus to lead the state’s largest school district\, serving nearly 50\,000 students\, Dr. Dixon hit the ground running\, with a 100-day community engagement tour to gather feedback from a variety of community stakeholders\, including students\, staff\, and families. \nFrom there\, she created the Department of Engagement to more meaningfully connect with our families and community partners\, and the Department of Equity with the District’s first-ever Chief Equity Officer to bring Equitable Opportunities for All to CCS. \nIn addition\, she created the Department of Transformation and Leadership and divided the District into six regions\, each with an Area Superintendent\, to provide an intentional focus on leadership development and guided regional support. \nDr. Dixon successfully led CCS through the global COVID-19 pandemic\, making shifts from remote to hybrid to full in-person learning while implementing creative strategies to meet the needs of students and their families. She did so while still leading the important work of engaging the community and establishing priorities to create and introduce CCS’ new five-year Strategic Plan – the Power of One – and Portrait of a Graduate\, outlining the community’s hopes\, dreams\, and aspirations for all CCS students. \nShe has been commended by city and education leaders for her commitment and leadership in bringing the Portrait of a Graduate to fruition and advancing her vision for Columbus City Schools. \nDr. Dixon has been and continues to be a voice of leadership throughout Central Ohio\, connecting with local civic\, business\, and non-profit partners all for the benefit of CCS students. She has embraced the power of partnerships and has developed a plethora of meaningful relationships throughout the city\, reflecting her vision of the Power of One. \nOne of many notable partnership endeavors\, Dr. Dixon joined City leaders\, Columbus State Community College (CSCC)\, I Know I Can\, and area business leaders to launch the Columbus Promise in 2021\, an initiative providing free tuition for CCS seniors to attend Columbus State and continue their education after high school. \nShe also partnered with the City of Columbus\, The Ohio State University\, and CSCC in 2021 to introduce STEAMM Rising\, an initiative focused on developing the next generation of teachers and students focused on innovation and to ensure STEAMM (science\, technology\, engineering\, arts\, mathematics\, and medicine) talent continues to thrive in Columbus. \nDr. Dixon currently serves on the board of directors for several local organizations in Central Ohio\, including I Know I Can\, the Council of Great City Schools\, Otterbein University\, and the United Way of Central Ohio. \nFor the past three years\, Dr. Dixon has also served as Superintendent in Residence at The Ohio State University College of Education and Human Ecology. The fellowship program brings together Ohio superintendents from urban\, rural\, and suburban school districts to share knowledge with the college and develop active research agendas and shared learning that benefits school communities. \n  \nDr. Talisa Dixon\, Superintendent \nColumbus City Schools \n270 E. State Street \nColumbus\, OH 43215 \n[614] 365-5888 \n  \nExec. Adm. Asst. Caroline Jewell-Rogers \n[380] 997-7585 \nCjewellrogers@columbus.k12.oh.us
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SUMMARY:Robert Clark
DESCRIPTION:Director Robert Clark\nRobert Clark was appointed Director of the Columbus Department of Public Safety on September 3\, 2021. A native of Youngstown\, Ohio\, Director Clark is excited to return to his home state and take on this role at such a critical time. Clark believes his track record as a leader in innovative and service-oriented policing will help him advance change\, build community trust\, and keep Columbus residents safe.\nClark brings 35 years of local\, federal and international law enforcement experience. In 1989\, he began his career at the Youngstown Police Department. He was assigned to the Special Investigation Unit as a Vice and Narcotics Officer and the Community Police Unit downtown. Clark trained officers in identifying and investigating gang activity\, often collaborating with the ATF and FBI. His experience led him to the U.S. Department of Justice FBI field office in Los Angeles\, CA\, in 1995. Clark served as Assistant Special Agent in Charge\, managing an annual budget of more than $25 million and leading more than 350 agents and task force officers from 10 agencies\, focusing on gangs\, violent crime\, drug cartels and crimes against children. Clark’s achievements included building a first-of-its-kind virtual homicide library\, assembling Operation SOS (Save our Streets) to target gang-related homicides\, cold cases and violent crimes\, and collaborating with community leaders to build youth outreach and intervention programs in vulnerable neighborhoods. Operation SOS solved 650 cold case murders and violent crimes over six years. Most recently\, Clark was the Senior Superintendent for the Trinidad & Tobago Police Service. He oversaw intelligence efforts and helped build infrastructure to upgrade policies and strategies for combating violent crime and improving community relations.\nClark is an avid believer in the power of community service and giving back. He partnered with the LAPD to produce the 2011 Community Impact Program\, a comprehensive crime reduction strategy that combined community service with crime prevention efforts. The program led to his founding of New Point Mentoring\, Inc. New Point’s team of mentors have served more than 4\,000 youth in providing life-building and sustaining skills.\nClark has a deep empathy for those impacted by crime. At 13 years old\, he lost his father to gun violence. That tragedy and his lived experience have driven his desire to serve others.\n“I’m from the inner city\, from public housing\, from foster care. And having those experiences really allows me to directly relate to our community. I have a servant’s heart and because of where I’m from and where I have been in my career\, I have the ability and the passion to listen to the community\, and understand their needs and concern\,” he said.\nClark has volunteered with numerous organizations dedicated to combatting human trafficking and addiction and also mentoring at-risk youth. Clark has been recognized for his public service through awards and recognition including the Los Angeles Metropolitan Churches Community Service Award\, LAPD Inaugural Homer Broome Community Service Award\, Justice for Murdered Children Community Leadership Award\, FBI Assistant Directors Award\, El Salvador National Civil Police Award and Proclamation from the City of Youngstown Award. Additionally\, Clark was featured on television shows including the A&E Investigative Series “Untold Stories” and CBS Reality Show “Hunted.”\nClark received his Master of Science in Criminal Justice Administration from Youngstown State University. Currently he is a doctoral candidate in Organizational Leadership & Social Justice at Adler University. \nRobert Clark\, Public Safety Director \n77 N Front Street \nColumbus\, OH  43215 \n[614] 645-8210 \nRwclark@columbus.gov \n  \nExecutive Asst. Regina Edwards \n[614] 645-4116 \nRledwards@columbus.gov
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SUMMARY:Members Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Thursday noon luncheon club-A Civic Forum\nTime: Apr 14\, 2022 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nEvery week on Thu\, until Apr 28\, 2022\, 3 occurrence(s)\nApr 14\, 2022 12:30 PM\nApr 21\, 2022 12:30 PM\nApr 28\, 2022 12:30 PM\nPlease download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.\nWeekly: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/tZErc-GqqjojHtM1mXDd7HsXqYTANRKJhNKA/ics?icsToken=98tyKuGtqD8iGNCUuR2ARpwMBI-gWerwiH5EgrdwzRLdJyQEShDOJ9t2E5xNO_LY \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85648241947?pwd=NmVGQUFiL1RHcm5KMUt0QU1ZZWt4Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 856 4824 1947\nPasscode: 274451\nOne tap mobile\n+19292056099\,\,85648241947#\,\,\,\,*274451# US (New York)\n+13017158592\,\,85648241947#\,\,\,\,*274451# US (Washington DC) \nDial by your location\n+1 929 205 6099 US (New York)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\nMeeting ID: 856 4824 1947\nPasscode: 274451\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdceYf9kPx
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