Columbus Metropolitan Club

Bioscience breakthroughs are transforming lives in Central Ohio. From cutting-edge gene therapies to world-first medical devices, the region’s life sciences sector is booming—and saving lives. This week’s Columbus Metropolitan Club forum brings together scientific leaders and business innovators to explore how research, investment, and clinical development are coming together to power the next generation of healthcare innovation. Featuring: Dr. Frank Agbogbo, Vice President of Process Development, Forge Biologics Dr. Erandi De Silva, Investment Partner, Drive Capital Dr. Louise Rodino-Klapac, Executive Vice President, Head of R&D, and Chief Scientific Officer, Sarepta Robin Sears, President and CEO, LENTECHS The host is Tyler Allchin, Managing Director, Healthcare, JobsOhio This forum is sponsored by: Armatus Bio, Battelle, Holder Construction, Ohio Life Sciences, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Sarepta. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. Our livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum was also supported by The Ellis. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gybe4x_6

Jane Scott Legacy in Civic Engagement Forum Celebrating Community Leaders If “The Columbus Way” were a river, its source might just be The Columbus Partnership. In this one-on-one conversation, the Partnership's new President and CEO Jason Hall shares his vision for the influential coalition of regional CEOs. As Columbus grows, so does the importance of collaborative leadership—and Hall's next steps could help shape the future of Central Ohio’s economy, equity, and civic identity. Featuring: Jason Hall, President and CEO, The Columbus Partnership The host is Sophia Fifner, President and CEO, The Columbus Metropolitan Club The forum's presenting sponsor is Nationwide. This forum is also sponsored by The Columbus Landmarks Foundation, The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Encova Insurance, The Edwards Companies, Huntington, Smoot Construction, and The United Way of Central Ohio. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC's livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gybe4x_6

The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland (commonly known as the Cleveland Fed) is part of the Federal Reserve System, the central bank of the United States. The Cleveland Fed’s region spans all of Ohio and parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Kentucky. That’s 169 counties, nine metropolitan statistical areas, and a population of approximately 17 million Americans. The Cleveland Fed’s not-so-modest mission? To strengthen the economic performance of the nation and our region. Beth M. Hammack is the president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. She helps shape the formulation of US monetary policy and oversees 1,100 employees in the Bank’s Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh offices who conduct economic research, supervise banking institutions, and provide payment services to commercial banks and the US government. We sit down with new President of the Cleveland Fed, Beth Hammack, for an in-depth conversation on the economy, the Fed’s mission, and how it impacts everyday Ohioans. Featuring: Beth M. Hammack, President & CEO, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. The host is Clay Gordon, Award-Winning News Anchor. This forum is sponsored by Homeport. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/gybe4x_6

Bioscience breakthroughs aren’t just changing lives—they’re putting Central Ohio on the map as a leader in medical innovation. With cutting-edge research, new drug therapies, and life-saving technologies, bioscience firms like Forge Biologics, Sarepta Therapeutics, and Andelyn Biosciences are quietly transforming healthcare right here in Columbus. But what’s drawing these companies to Ohio? And how can we attract more? Join CMC on April 30 for a deep dive into the promise, risk, and massive potential of bioscience in Ohio. 🔬 Featuring: 🧬 Dr. Louise R. Rodino-Klapac, Sarepta Therapeutics 🧪 Dr. Frank Agbogbo, Forge Biologics 👓 Robin Sears, LENTECHS 💰 Dr. Erandi De Silva, Drive Capital 🎤 Moderated by Eddie Pauline, BioOhio 📍 The Ellis, Columbus, OH 📅 Wednesday, April 30, 2025 🍽 Lunch at 11:30 AM | Forum at 12:00 PM 🎥 Livestream Available If you’re in healthcare, biotech, investing, or just curious about the future of medicine, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gQqeixnp #CMCForum #Bioscience #Biotech #Innovation #Healthcare #WhereColumbusConnects

What does it take to keep a promise – especially one that involves transforming education access and a region’s future? This forum takes a deep dive into the Columbus Promise, a public-private partnership offering Columbus City Schools graduates free tuition at Columbus State Community College. It’s already changed lives – and it’s now a permanent program. But what’s next? Local leaders discuss the impact, challenges, and the future of this landmark initiative. Featuring: Dr. Angela Chapman, Superintendent/CEO, Columbus City Schools Janelle Coleman, Vice President of Community Engagement and Corporate Philanthropy and President, AEP Foundation Shannon Hardin, President, Columbus City Council Dr. Desiree Polk-Bland, Senior Vice President for Student Success, Columbus State Community College The host is Colleen Marshall, News Anchor, NBC4, and host of NBC4’s The Spectrum. The presenting sponsor of this forum is The Columbus Foundation. This forum is also sponsored by Cardinal Health and American Electric Power. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis.

BIG things are happening in Central Ohio! With top leaders, we dig into some of the BIGGEST construction and development projects happening right now in our region, including the new $2B Columbus Airport terminal, the $200M reimagining of the Ohio Expo Center & State Fair, defense contractor Anduril’s just-announced state-of-the-art plant, and the highway and transportation systems that will tie it all together. We’ll explore where big ideas come from, and the partnerships and workforce that’s essential to turn big dreams into tomorrow’s Central Ohio reality. Featuring: Pamela Boratyn, Director, The Ohio Department of Transportation Connor Brogan, Arsenal-1 Project Leader, Anduril Matt Kunz, Vice President and General Manager - Columbus, Turner Construction Joseph Nardone, President & CEO, The Columbus Regional Airport Authority The host is Angela An, News Anchor, WBNS 10TV. This forum is sponsored by Barton Malow, The Columbus Regional Airport Authority, HNTB, Public Sector Consulting, and Turner Construction.  The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis.

Governor Mike DeWine lays out his budget priorities and policy goals for Ohio. How will his $218 billion biennial budget proposal impact education, tax credits, infrastructure, and children’s services? In this exclusive conversation, the Governor discusses his legislative challenges and opportunities ahead. Featuring: Governor Mike DeWine, State of Ohio The host is Jo Ingles, Journalist & Producer, Statehouse News Bureau. This forum was sponsored by The United Way of Central Ohio, The Ohio Farm Bureau, The Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Public Sector Consulting, Ian Alexander Photography, HNTB, and Smoot Construction. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis.

Columbus is in the middle of a massive transformation. From a $2 billion Columbus Airport terminal to the $200 million reimagining of the Ohio Expo Center, major development projects are reshaping the region. Anduril’s new state-of-the-art defense manufacturing plant and key highway and transportation expansions are adding to the momentum. But with this rapid growth comes important questions. How will Central Ohio’s workforce, infrastructure, and economy adapt? What’s needed to support these projects and ensure their long-term success? Join CMC on April 2 for a conversation with leaders driving these major projects and learn what’s next for the region. Featuring: Joseph Nardone, Columbus Regional Airport Authority Pamela Boratyn, Ohio Department of Transportation Connor Brogan, Anduril Matt Kunz, Turner Construction Moderated by Angela An, WBNS 10TV Event Details: 📍 The Ellis, Columbus, OH 📅 Wednesday, April 2, 2025 🍽 Lunch at 11:30 AM | Forum at 12:00 PM 🎥 Livestream Available Be in the room where the future of Central Ohio takes shape. Register now: https://lnkd.in/g7JcsprD #CMCForum #ColumbusGrowth #CentralOhio #Construction #Development #WhereColumbusConnects

Ohio's energy demand is set to skyrocket with the rise of data centers, electric vehicles, and the shutdown of aging power plants. Can the state's power generation keep pace, or will electricity shortages hinder Ohio's growth? Join industry leaders and experts as we explore the real "power play" essential for the state's economic growth. Featuring: Ryan Augsburger, President, The Ohio Manufacturers' Association Kenny McDonald, President & CEO, One Columbus Janine Migden-Ostrander, Institute for Energy Democracy Fellow, Pace University Law School, and a Former Ohio Consumers' Counsel Todd Snitchler, President & CEO, Electric Power Supply Association The host is Bryant Petway, Construction Executive, ArchKey Solutions This forum is sponsored by The Columbus Region. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at The Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis.

Columbus is more than lucky: the city is home to a vast array of performing arts organizations that bring vibrancy, expression, and wonder to Ohio's state capital through theater, dance, ballet, live music performances, and more. While audiences are filling events, funding remains a chronic challenge, with deep uncertainties around public funding that are driving arts organizations to build innovative partnerships with each other and supporters. With representatives from key venues and organizations, we take stock of the state of performing arts in Columbus with industry leaders for a look behind the curtains. Featuring: Stacie Boord, CEO, Shadowbox Live Regina Ann Campbell, CEO, King Arts Complex Daniel Walshaw, Chief Operating Officer, Columbus Symphony Chad Whittington, President and CEO, CAPA The host is Jami Goldstein, Chief Creative Officer, The Greater Columbus Arts Council. This forum is sponsored by The Carol A. McGuire Legacy in Civic Engagement Fund and by The Greater Columbus Arts Council. The presenting sponsor of the CMC livestream is The Center for Human Kindness at the Columbus Foundation. CMC’s livestream partner is The Columbus Dispatch. This forum is also supported by The Ellis.