What We Do

We help you grow personally and professionally, inspire you to become change agents for our community, and connect you to people and resources to help you make our community a more vibrant place for all.

Our Programs

Offering a host of programs for leaders from high school through retirement that hone leadership and collaboration skills, dive into community assets and issues, and energizes participants to get involved.

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Our Events

Equipping, supporting, and inspiring individuals across Northeast Ohio to become positive change agents in our community through events such as Accelerate, Spark, and The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks.

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Community Engagement

Connecting those who want to do good with those who need good leaders to propel our community forward and make it a great place for all to live, work, play, and visit.

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Featured Events

The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Alysha Ellis

October 9 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Daniel Lettenberger-Klein

October 16 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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The Way Forward Leader Lunch Break: Monica Torres

October 23 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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Recent News

Monthly list of IDEA resources: September 2024

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26 alumni honored as Crain’s 2024 Notable Black Leaders

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Four alumni make Cleveland Business Journal’s 2024 Women of Influence

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Our Featured Supporters

The generosity of our top supporters is instrumental in cultivating civic leaders, inspiring them to action and initiating connections and collaborations that lead to positive outcomes for Northeast Ohio. Thank you for your support in our fiscal year ending June 30, 2024!