Events

The Center for Free Enterprise is back to in-person events! Our first four events were well-attended, safe, and successful. Our next event will focus on opportunities for innovation and investment in healthcare in our region. The discussion will be moderated by CFE Co-founder Ben Calkins of the Calkins Law Firm, Ltd. The panel includes: Neema…

Hear from Scott Shane, Managing Director of Comeback Capital and Professor of Economics at Case Western Reserve University. About this event Join us for an online presentation on how to invest in high-potential, early-stage companies based outside traditional VC centers that leverage unique talent, market insights, and technology to create venture-scale outcomes. With your RSVP…

‍ Hear from author, economist and expert on manufacturing, Rebecca Morgan. Q&A and networking sessions follow her presentation. About this event Rebecca Morgan is an author, economist and an expert on the business of manufacturing by experience. She will present with material from her book, “Manufacturing Mastery,” followed by a discussion and Q&A session. With…

Hear from industry expert on the digital marketing and design trends in 2022. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions. About this event Hear from Matt Hirsch of Cleveland’s own digital marketing and web design experts, Alt Media Studios. They are a Certified Google Partner in web development and digital marketing, connecting with hundreds of…

Original Event Post: Building Successful For-Profit or Non-Profit Businesses Organically and through Acquisitions: Ray Dalton, Executive Chairman of reLink Medical A. Ray Dalton specializes in creating and developing profitable and not for profit business enterprises from innovation to exit. Delivering high quality healthcare products, software and services with exceptional customer service. He is national speaker…

Hear from our remote panel:– Barbara Campbell, Executive Director of The Dalton Foundation and of ReLink.org– Brandon Chrostowski, Founder of Edwin’s Leadership and Restaurant Institute– Jill Rizika, Executive Director of Towards Employment– Frank Whitfield, Mayor of Elyria, Ohio This event is co-sponsored by CFE, Leadership Geauga, and ReLink.org Hosted by Melanie Scanlon of Leadership Geauga….

Join our panel of experts for a discussion on acquiring wealth and protecting it. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions. RSVP HERE. About this event CEO’s and other executives are exceptionally good at building businesses and making money. Typically, they are not as good at keeping it. Join our panel of experts for a…

‍ Hear from an industry expert on economic conditions affecting supply chain issues in 2022. Followed by Q&A and networking breakout sessions. About this event Hear from Guhan Venkatu of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. He has prepared an economic conditions presentation which will include discussion of supply chain issues. With your RSVP confirmation…