With the West Side Market’s transition to a non-profit operation underway, we’re in the market for progress, opportunity, and so much more. Join us for a multipart speaker series discussing the many ingredients needed to help Cleveland’s public market thrive for generations to come.

These events are free* and open to the public. Registration is required, and will be available one month prior to each event.

EVENTS:

1. In the Market for Progress*
Topic: Public Markets as Community Anchors
Date: Wednesday, March 15th, 12pm
Location: The City Club of Cleveland, 850 Euclid Ave 2nd floor, Cleveland, OH
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*This is a paid event

2. In the Market for Opportunity
Topic: Women’s Entrepreneurship at the West Side Market
Date: Tuesday, April 4th, 5:30pm
Location: Lantern Room at Church + State, 2818 Church Ave, Cleveland, OH
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3. In the Market for History
Topic: The Architecture and History of Cleveland’s Public Markets
Date: Thursday, April 27th, 5:30pm
Location: Cleveland History Center, 10825 East Blvd, Cleveland, OH
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4. In the Market for Accessibility
Topic: Leveraging Public Markets to Improve Food Access and Wellness
Date: Tuesday, May 16th, 5:30pm
Location: Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 13815 Coit Rd, Cleveland, OH
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6. In the Market for a Plan
Topic: A presentation of the masterplan for the new non-profit,
Cleveland Public Market Corporation
Date: Thursday, June 29th
Doors at 5:00pm, presentation beginning at 5:30pm
Location: Truss, 2061 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH
Learn More About the Transition Here
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6. In the Market for Inspiration
Topic: What the West Side Market Means for Cleveland’s Food Culture
Date: Thursday, July 13th, 5:30pm
Location: Great Lakes Tasting Room, 2701 Carroll Ave, Cleveland, OH
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7. In the Market for Resiliency
Topic: Improving Climate Resiliency at Cleveland’s Public Market
Date: Wednesday, Aug 2nd, 5:30pm
Location: Market Garden Ohio City Room, 1947 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH

8. In the Market for Equity
Topic: Increasing Minority Entrepreneurship of Food Based Businesses
Date: Tuesday, July 23, 6pm
Location: Third Space Action Lab’s Reading Room, 1464 E 105th St., Cleveland, OH
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Interested in partnering with us on an upcoming event? Contact Jessica Trivisonno at jtrivisonno@clevelandohio.gov .


UPCOMING EVENTS:

In the Market for Equity

Topic: Increasing Minority Entrepreneurship of Food Based Businesses

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 6pm

Location: Third Space Action Lab’s Reading Room, 1464 E 105th St., Cleveland, OH

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Register for AND attend the event to be entered into a drawing to win
$50 in West Side Market cash! The winner will be drawn at the start of each event.

Moderator:
Keisha Gonzalez
Senior Director of Social Impact Investing and Economic & Community Development, Cleveland Foundation

Speakers:
Jenice Contreras
Executive Director of NEOHCD

Corey James, Chief Equity, Outreach, and Initiative Officer of Jumpstart, Inc.

Kelly Lanser
President and CEO of Findlay Market

Tanisha Velez
Founder of Cleveland Fresh