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Upcoming Events
Business Advisers of Cleveland sponsors monthly luncheons, business institutes and other events focused on entrepreneurship, small business development and business counseling. These events enable executive volunteers to socialize and to learn more about other businesses and nonprofit organizations that assist entrepreneurs and work to improve Northeast Ohio’s economy.
Aug 26, 2025, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PMAnnual Summer Party /Shaker Heights Country Club, 3300 Courtland Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH 44122, USA
Sep 16, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMs. Madhu Sharma, Executive Director, International Institute of Akron /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA
Oct 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMs. Kate Borders, President, University Circle Inc. /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA
Nov 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMs. Lisa Barrow: Vice President, Research, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USANov 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAMs. Barrow leads the department’s regional analysis and outreach group. Before joining the Research Department, Dr. Barrow was a senior economist and economic advisor at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Her research focuses on a variety of education issues.
Dec 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Jun 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMJun 11, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:30 AMMayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAJoin us for a client-focused networking coffee. Meet other Business Advisers of Cleveland entrepreneurs in a small, casual setting, and engage with like-minded small business owners. As part of the session, entrepreneurs will enjoy a special business valuation workshop.
Apr 15, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMr. John Litten, President & CEO, Habitat for Humanity Cleveland /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAApr 15, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAFounded in 1987 by a group of dedicated volunteers who shared a vision to revitalize Cuyahoga County neighborhoods and help local hard-working, low-income families help themselves create strength, stability, and self-reliance. In 2022, expanded to include Lorain County.
Mar 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMs. Rosemary Mudry, Executive Director, CPMC / West Side Market /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA
Feb 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMs. Deb Yandala, CEO for Conservancy ~ Chagrin Valley National Park /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAFeb 18, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PMMayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USADeb is the CEO of a growing nonprofit organization that supports Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Oversight includes fundraising, a residential environmental education center, event sites, three retail stores, and community engagement for the national park.
Jan 21, 2025, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Nov 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMMr. Brad Whitehead, Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund Cleveland, with Mr. Jim Bennett /Mayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USANov 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMMayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAFounded in 2023 as an impact investment, the Site Readiness Fund seeks to reactivate disinvested industrial properties in Cleveland in order to attract good jobs, build neighborhood wealth, and reduce blight. Mr. Whitehead will be speaking along with Mr. Jim Bennett.
Oct 15, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMOct 15, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMMayfield, 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAIn early October, Dr. Bloomberg delivered her annual remarks regarding the "State of the University". Join us to hear directly from Dr. Bloomberg about CSU in particular and her perspective regarding the state of higher education as a whole.
Sep 17, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMMs. Elaine Marsh "Friends of the Crooked River" /Alfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USASep 17, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMAlfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAElaine Marsh leads the efforts of educating the residents of Northeast Ohio of the value of this important watershed. We depend upon the Cuyahoga for our drinking water, wastewater disposal, agriculture, industry, shipping, recreation and wildlife habitat.
Aug 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMAug 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PMMusic Box Supper Club, 1148 Main Avenue, Cleveland OH 44113Join us as we celebrate the summer with the Annual BAC Party & Fundraiser. Entertainment at the Music Box Supper Club includes food and drink, silent and live auctions, fellowship, and a Classical Guitarist performance, surrounded by the scenery of the Cuyahoga River and the Cleveland Flats.
May 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMAnnual Pinnacle Awards Event /Alfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAMay 21, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMAlfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAHonoring small business successes in Northeast Ohio, the Henry Chisholm Pinnacle Award event is an opportunity to hear from small business owners who have benefitted from the advice and counsel of BAC, and understand how they achieved growth and success in their business.
Apr 16, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMMr. Greg Peckham, Executive Director, LAND Studio /Alfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAApr 16, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMAlfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USAGreg Peckham leads the direction of the organization, setting its programmatic priorities, and identifying and selecting projects and opportunities that support LAND Studio’s vision and mission.
Mar 19, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMMr. Curtis Carnes, Professional Executive Coach /Alfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA
Feb 22, 2024, 11:30 AM – 1:00 PMWilliam D. Friedman, Port of Cleveland /Alfredo's at the Inn (Holiday Inn), 780 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA
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