Columbus Metropolitan Club

Columbus is getting a professional women’s soccer team, and this moment is bigger than sports.

Join Columbus Metropolitan Club on Wednesday, June 10 for What Women’s Pro Soccer Means for Columbus — a timely conversation on women’s sports, economic growth, civic identity, and what this new franchise means for the future of our city.

Ohio’s Medicaid decisions affect real families across Central Ohio — from doctor visits and children’s care to mental health, disability services, nursing homes, and hospital access.

Join us next Wednesday, June 3 for How Ohio’s Medicaid Squeeze Could Impact Families, a timely conversation on what is changing, who could be impacted, and what it means for our community.

Thank you again to everyone who joined us for A Conversation with Governor Mike DeWine, a one-on-one conversation with journalist Jo Ingles

Governor DeWine sat down with journalist and producer Jo Ingles this past week to discuss the issues shaping Ohios future and reflect on his expansive career of public service. View the full forum on our YouTube channel!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Life After Cars: Reimagining Cities for People.

As Columbus continues to grow, conversations about mobility, public space, density, accessibility, and community matter more than ever. We’re grateful to our panelists and everyone who showed up to engage, ask questions, and imagine what a more connected, people-first city could look like.

Join CMC on Wednesday, May 20 for A Conversation with Governor Mike DeWine, a one-on-one forum with Ohio’s 70th governor at a pivotal moment in his final term.

Following his recent State of the State address, Governor DeWine will sit down with Jo Ingles, journalist and producer with the Statehouse News Bureau, to reflect on his career in public service, the defining decisions of his administration, and the issues shaping Ohio’s future, including education and literacy, public safety, technology, and support for children and families.

Columbus has the talent, the capital, and the momentum. Now the question is: can we turn AI energy into real startup growth?

Join CMC on Wednesday, May 13 for Turning AI Success into Columbus’ Next Advantage, a high-energy forum on what it will take to make Columbus one of America’s next great AI startup cities.

Featuring Shereen Agrawal, Executive Director of the Center for Software Innovation at The Ohio State University; Alex “Fro” Frommeyer, Founder and CEO of Stack Health and Chairman of Beam Benefits; and Tim Grace, Managing Director of Techstars Columbus; with Carrie Ghose of Columbus Business First moderating.

Register now and be part of the conversation about Columbus’ next advantage.

Swipe through moments from CMC’s forum, Ohio’s Data Center Debate.

As data centers continue to reshape Ohio’s economic and energy landscape, this conversation brought together Ryan Augsburger of the Ohio Manufacturers’ Association, Dr. Jeffrey Bielicki of The Ohio State University’s Sustainability Institute, Timothy Chadwick of Google, and Councilmember Christopher Wyche, with Karen Kasler of the Statehouse News Bureau moderating.

Together, they explored the opportunities, tensions, and tradeoffs behind one of the biggest infrastructure questions facing Ohio right now.

Thank you to our speakers, moderator, partners, and everyone who joined us for the conversation. Take a look at the photos from the forum.

May is shaping up to be an exciting month at Columbus Metropolitan Club. Join us for timely conversations on economic mobility, the future of AI in Columbus, and an exclusive forum with Governor Mike DeWine.

CMC forums bring together leaders, experts, and engaged citizens to explore the issues shaping our region and state. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the dialogue.

Register now for our May events and secure your seat today.

As Columbus continues to grow, the question remains: who truly holds the keys to economic mobility—and how do we ensure prosperity reaches everyone?

Join CMC on May 6 for an important conversation featuring Dr. Joyce J. Chen, Stephanie Hightower, and Robert L. Woodson, Sr., with moderator Rodney Dunigan. Together, they’ll explore what it takes to break cycles of generational poverty, expand pathways to opportunity, and create lasting change through community leadership, mentorship, policy, and investment.

This timely forum will examine both grassroots solutions and system-level strategies that can help build a more inclusive, prosperous Columbus for future generations.

Register todaY!