WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members & Accelerators The first law of entrepreneurial gravity is “Growth sucks cash.” We encourage companies to examine their cash acceleration strategies. This measures the time between spending a dollar (on marketing, design, rent, wages, etc.) and earning that dollar back throughout the company. REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members & Accelerators Remember that really challenging meeting you had? Yup, it was a lot to endure. Katie Spotz has endured some challenging things too, and she did it for a great cause. Her first (yes, first) major challenge was rowing solo across the Atlantic. In fact, she set the record for being the youngest person to do so! Spotz took this on to raise $150,000 for clean water projects and has since taken on dozens of challenges in support of the mission for clean water. Come learn more about Katie Spotz and her story! Katie will present to EO Members and Accelerator Members at 4:15 with a reception to follow. Make plans to relax and connect with each other on what promises to be a beautiful summer evening at a unique place. REGISTER TODAY Attention Daughters of EO Katie Spotz is doing a special presentation to member’s daughters of any age. This will take place before the event and start at 3:15 and last about 30 minutes. Give your daughter the chance to hear the story of independence, commitment, and adventure. We can gather on the patio while Katie is encouraging our daughters to be bold, take risks, and aim high. This might require some juggling of rides, but it is totally worth it.
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members, Accelerators, Sponsors, & Their Families This will not be like any picnic you have ever been to! This year marks the third Family Picnic at EO Member Alec McClennan’s place, and for those of you who have been before, you know that it’s an amazing event. Don’t be surprised if it ruins the notion of a “picnic” for you and your kids. There will be a bounce house, a pig roast, a 100-ft. slip and slide, an enormous bonfire, swimming, and so much more. Thank you, Alec, for making this possible! REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members & Accelerators Join our EO Mentorship Program and become a mentor, mentee, or both. It’s highly valued, and it’s now back in person! The training will be on September 10 at 9 am and applications are due by August 27. Email [email protected] for more information. REGISTER TODAY download application
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Member & Significant Other We are heading to Spice Acres for a farm-to-table dinner at Ben Bebenroth’s farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. There’s nothing better than reuniting with friends over dinner on a farm and in a barn. Bebenroth is an incredible chef, entrepreneur, and host. Bring a date and an appetite. Overalls are not required. REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members All entrepreneurs start with an idea of how something can be made better, faster, cooler, or cheaper (or all of the above). Creating the vision for the Rid-All Green Partnership required looking past vacant lots, abandoned homes, and heaps of garbage. Now, Otter Ave in the Kinsman neighborhood of Cleveland is a nationally recognized example of urban transformation. Come spend the morning and enjoy the amazing story from the founders. Join us to tour the farm and fishery (yes!) and enjoy a fresh farm breakfast. REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members and their families Come enjoy a tour of scenic Spice Acres, a Countryside Initiative Farm in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Spend time in our Learning Garden exploring our agricultural and culinary programming. Activities include planting, harvesting, and a culinary demonstration/tasting focused on nutrient-dense seasonal ingredients that you help harvest! Other activities may include: Lawn games on the farm for families to play A “natural” scavenger hunt around the property for the families Enrichment activities for the younger members REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members Brett Lindsey, CEO, has grown Everstream from a 2,500-route-mile fiber network to more than 25,000 route miles of fiber. In 2018, Brett facilitated the sale of Everstream to AMP Capital, a global investment manager headquartered in London. With this investment, Everstream expanded its network into five new markets, including Chicago, Columbus, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, and St. Louis, and closed strategic acquisitions in Detroit, Indianapolis, and St. Louis. In 2016–2017, Brett more than tripled the size of the organization within less than 12 months with two Michigan-based acquisitions. Previously as Chief Operations Officer of OneCommunity, Brett oversaw the $100 million expansion of the network that became Everstream. Brett brings more than 25 years of experience in successful operations management and business development efforts for venture-backed organizations to the Fortune 500. He has extensive experience in the telecom industry, having served as President of Elantic Telecom and Chief Operations Officer of Vox Mobile. Brett also held management positions with City Signal Communications, Qwest Communications, XO Communications, and Williams Communication Systems. REGISTER TODAY
Join your fellow members for this workshop and get the tools you need to respond to the challenges that come with mental health issues. Leave with a toolset that keeps you human, keeps you protected, and creates a healthy work environment. We encourage you to share this learning with someone on your team (family or company) and the event is open to one guest per member. Our presenter, Jonathan Lee, is the owner and CEO of Signature Health. He has built a successful business with 11 locations in Northeast Ohio that serve the mental health space and help people and organizations get better. REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members & Accelerators The keys to sustainable top-line growth are: knowing your core customer, developing a clear brand promise, and developing your BHAG® (Big Hairy Audacious Goal) for sustainable revenue growth. Followed by a happy hour at the Market Avenue Wine Bar in Ohio City: 2521 Market Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113. REGISTER TODAY
WHO CAN ATTEND: EO Members only Currently, Hill is the CEO of Würth Industry North America (WINA) and EVP of the Würth Group. WINA is a strategically aligned collective of 18 companies located in North America and Brazil, consisting of more than 110 locations. He is one of twenty Executive Vice Presidents helping manage the Würth Group, the world’s largest industrial global distributor ($15B). Hill is also a board member of WUGONA, Benefits Committee. WUGONA is a $2.3B entity in North America with over 150+ locations and over 5,000 employees. Hill has delivered sales and profit growth during the COVID-19 Pandemic and successfully managed the team through the crisis with strong communication and leadership and kept 2,600 employees healthy and safe while transitioning to a productive, flexible work environment. He has also presided over strategic partnerships with suppliers, leading innovation in the supply chain industry by partnering with the leading 3D industrial printer manufacturer and launching the world’s first digital kanban solution featuring an on-demand digital vendor management system. REGISTER TODAY
Come join your fellow EO Members in some holiday cheer at Market Garden Brewery in the Social Room. We look forward to celebrating this great time of year together. REGISTER TODAY