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Beating the Stigma of Substance Addiction and Mental Illness
May 10, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the nation saw an increase in substance misuse, alcohol consumption, depression, and suicide rates. One in thirteen Ohioans live with addiction, and nearly 1 in 4 struggl

Electric, Autonomous, & Green: The Future of Personal Transportation
May 03, 2023

The future of personal mobility isnt yet clear, but it's not likely to be based on privately-owned gas-powered cars forever. Personal mobility will come many future forms: autonomous cars, improved m

It’s Not Rocket Science: Closing the Gender and Pay Gap in STEM
April 24, 2023

How can we close the gender and pay gap and fuel Ohios workforce growth, particularly in high demand science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields? Ohios high-tech employers will n

Top U.N. Official Explores Changing Global Order
April 17, 2023

David A. Chikvaidze, Ph.D. returns to the CMC stage after five tumultuous years in the world of international relations and diplomacy. Chikvaidze serves as the Chef de Cabinet to the Director-General

Can Ohio Weather Climate Change?
April 14, 2023

As reported by Axios Columbus last year, average annual temperatures in Ohio have increased by almost three degrees since the first Earth Day in April 1970. As Earth Day 2023 approaches on April 22, t

In the Heart of It All: Former Ohio Governor Richard F. Celeste
April 05, 2023

This CMC forum features an in-depth conversation with former Ohio governorRichard F. Celeste, author of the recent book,In the Heart of It All. Celeste rose from humble beginnings in northeast Ohio

Half-Million Latinos' Growing Impact in Ohio
March 27, 2023

According to a 2021 report, Ohios Latino community is comprised of more than a half-million people, accounting for 4.2 percent of the states total population. Thats according to a 2021 report relea

Central Ohio Bankers’ Roundtable
March 20, 2023

This CMC forum digs into the state of Central Ohio banks. As Central Ohio grows, the Columbus banking scene is growing right with it. The city is home to banks large and small, including well-known co

Laying Track for Amtrak's Expansion
March 13, 2023

In much of the world, a major capital city without passenger trains would be unthinkable, yet thats been the case in Columbus since 1979. With the last Amtrak trains departure that year, Central Ohi

Black Women Entrepreneurs: Building Success at Zora's House
March 06, 2023

This CMC forum spotlights a pathfinding effort in Columbus to increase social equity and generate entrepreneurial success. Founded in 2018 as a co-working and entrepreneurial incubation space for wome