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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: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: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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CATEGORIES:Member Meeting,Speaker
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