CLOSED. Dinner w/ Chris Ronayne, President University Circle Inc
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Wednesday
- Start time:
- 06:00 PM
- End time:
- 08:30 PM
Cost
- Members:
- $30.00
- Non-Members:
- $35.00
Exclusive Dinner with Chris Ronayne, President University Circle Inc
Have an informal round-table discussion over dinner with Chris and 11 other young professionals. This is a very rare opportunity.
Dinner Location: Lago in Tremont
Dinner included in ticket price.Drinks NOT included. Sorry!
About University Circle Inc:
UCI is the development, service, and advocacy organization responsible for the growth of University Circle as a premier urban district and world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture.
About Chris:
Chris Ronayne was named President of University Circle Inc (UCI) in 2005. UCI is the non-profit community service corporation responsible for the development, service, and advocacy of University Circle as a world-class center of innovation in health care, education, and arts & culture and premier urban district. Since becoming UCI’s seventh president, Ronayne developed a dynamic and aggressive agenda to leverage the institutional assets of the Circle’s anchor “Eds, Meds, and Arts” organizations and transform it into a vibrant mixed-use district.Ronayne and his staff partner with more than 40 member institutions to oversee the growth and direction of Ohio’s fastest growing employment district, with UCI providing community planning, development, education, marketing, police, and other shared services.
Before joining UCI, Ronayne served the City of Cleveland as the City’s Planning Director, Chief Development Officer, and Chief of Staff. He was the chief architect of the City’s Waterfront District Plan, an ambitious effort to reconnect the people of Cleveland to Lake Erie.
In addition to his role with UCI, Ronayne is Chairman of the Holden Parks Trust, a member of CEOs for Cities, the American Planning Association, and numerous local boards and foundations. Ronayne is a frequent speaker and lecturer at urban development seminars and forums across the United States and internationally. Ronayne holds a Masters degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Development from Cleveland State University and a Bachelors degree in Business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.
He is married to Natalie Ronayne, executive director for the Cleveland Botanical Garden. They live in the City of Cleveland with their two children.
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The idea behind the series is to create an exclusive opportunity where young professionals can have a personal experience with leaders and decision makers in Cleveland. Through the dinner series, young professionals will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in in-depth conversations with individuals who are contributing to the economic, civic and cultural redevelopment of Cleveland.
Please contact Networking if you are interested in further information on these events or on membership in the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club. networking@cleveland2030.org