Downtown Connect is your monthly morning gathering where local creatives, business professionals, and community leaders come together to share stories, spark ideas, and build meaningful connections over coffee. Hosted by CYP Club and DRAC, this series unites our community through authentic conversations with civic leaders, community organizations, and downtown Columbus movers and shakers — all working to make the heart of our city even stronger.
When: Friday, July 18 from 10-11:30am
Where: This month, join us at the Moxy Short North (look for CYP Club signs and meet us on the second floor)
For this mid-morning edition of Downtown Connect, we’ll be joined by Alyssa Sharp, founder of A. Sharp Consulting LLC, where she helps ambitious entrepreneurs and career changers pivot with confidence through business and life coaching. Alongside members of the Downtown Residents Association of Columbus (DRAC), Alyssa will guide our morning of networking, coffee, and conversation from 10–11:30am.
As a bonus to this event, we'll be concurrently hosting our monthly Community Coworking Day (10am–12pm & 1–3 pm) at the Moxy where you can plug in and collaborate with fellow professionals throughout the afternoon!
Agenda:
☕ 10:00am – Arrival & Open Networking
🎤 10:30am – Event Welcome & Introductions
👥 10:45am – Introduction of Guest Speaker
❓ 11:05am – Q&A & Closing Announcements
👋 11:30am – Event Ends
Cost: It’s $5 to attend for members and guests (free for CYP Club Premium members and DRAC - Downtown Residents Association of Columbus members)! Coffee is included and all are welcome.
Each Downtown Connect gathering is geared toward young business professionals who live and work downtown—though all are welcome—providing the perfect opportunity to make connections and gain career insights and inspiration from a guest speaker each time. Don’t miss this chance to improve your Friday with coffee, conversations, and community!