Our portfolio of events and initiatives include:
Columbus Impact Academy (September - February)
COLUMBUS IMPACT ACADEMY is a leadership journey over six months designed to provide a comprehensive experience in community impact and leadership for emerging professionals. Tuition is $750, with scholarships available.
WISE: Women of Inspiration Summit Experience (January and July)
The WOMEN OF INSPIRATION SUMMIT EXPERIENCE (WISE) is a twice annual event experience featuring inspirational female speakers & storytellers, educational workshops, meditation sessions, networking, and more.
The Executive Luncheon (February)
THE EXECUTIVE LUNCHEON is an interactive, lunch-time event that connects young professionals with C-Suite executives & community leaders to exchange success stories.
A Taste of Columbus & A Taste to Wonderful Workplaces (March)
A TASTE OF COLUMBUS features 50 food & drink stations offering complimentary sample bites & tasting pours, along with live music, giveaways, activities, our “A Toast to Wonderful Workplaces” awards program.
Columbus Volunteer Festival (May)
VOLUNTEER FEST is a springtime community event that welcomes attendees of all ages to interact with local nonprofits, enjoy live music, activities, and food trucks.
The Grandview Hop (Fourth Saturdays in June, July, Aug, & Sept)
THE GRANDVIEW HOP is a community night market series that welcomes THOUSANDS of attendees along Grandview Avenue with local shopping, live music, Ohio art, food trucks and more. Hosted monthly in June, July, August, and September.
Columbus Emerging Leaders’ Summit (October)
The EMERGING LEADERS' SUMMIT is a half-day leadership conference that brings together passionate, smart, and engaged young professionals to connect and grow while learning from local thought-leaders.
The Power Lunch (November)
THE POWER LUNCH is an interactive, lunch-time event that connects young professionals with C-Suite executives & community leaders to exchange success stories.
Coffee Talk Networking
A structured yet casual monthly setting for making connections and hearing from local business leaders & entrepreneurs.
Coffee with a Cause
Bi-monthly morning conversation where we chat with community leaders and let attendees know how to get more involved.
Group Dinners
Rotating dinner series where we check out the Columbus food scene while making new friends through icebreaker games.
YP Networking Night
Bi-monthly social networking events for members and friends that rotates to different venues around town.
New Member Events, Speed Friending Socials, Field Trips & Group Outings
Ongoing meet-and-greet events that welcome hundreds of our newest members to socialize and explore Columbus.
Athletic Leagues
We also facilitate dozens of co-recreational sports leagues throughout the year for members to stay active and competitive.