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The Columbus Metropolitan Club

Each week, the Columbus Metropolitan Club hosts a forum discussion on topics that range that gamut, from business to policy to social services and more. The discussions might feature a diverse panel of experts, or it could be an interview with a high-level community or business leader, with our customary audience Q&A at the end. Whether it's something that impacts the local community or has global implications, listeners walk away educated, informed, and engaged. (All forums are recorded live in Columbus, Ohio.)

Sep 28, 2022

We discuss the state of the workforce in Central Ohio and what current trends indicate for the future, plus The Workforce Development Board of Central Ohio provides an overview of their “State of the Workforce 2022” report, with new insights on Ohio’s labor participation rate, unemployment rate, and details on...


Sep 22, 2022

The “Columbus Way” is often touted by Ohio leaders as a unique collaborative process between organizations that delivers big economic wins for Central Ohio. Can “The Columbus Way” keep harnessing the power of partnerships to get things done? 

The speakers are: 

Kenny McDonald, President and CEO, The...


Sep 14, 2022

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and this week’s CMC forum features leaders working to raise awareness and to implement a strategy to bring an end to Ohio’s tragic suicide epidemic.

The speakers are: 

Dr. John Ackerman, Suicide Prevention Coordinator, The Center for Suicide Prevention and Research,...


Sep 8, 2022

Fair and impartial courts are critical to democracy and the rule of law. Can our courts withstand an era when personal attacks on judges and legislative assaults on courts have become frequent? This CMC forum explores the role of courts in preserving American democracy, and the role that civic education can play in...