The annual State of the County is set to convene in Cleveland's Huntington Convention Center this September 5, equipped with a newly minted atrium ballroom to accommodate the attendees, per an announcement from Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne and The City Club of Cleveland. This pinnacle event will begin to open its doors at 3:00 p.m., and the forum is expected to start promptly an hour later. Tickets for the original venue will remain valid for the updated location.
Ronayne, slated to deliver this year's address, expressed his honor and anticipation, "I am honored to deliver this year's State of the County address," he said, according to cuyahogacounty.gov. The executive underlined the forum as a chance to reflect on the past year's progress collectively, address the existing challenges candidly, and meticulously outline a future vision for the county. "I invite all residents to join me for State of the County to learn about our agenda for our region. Together, we can build a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous County for all," Ronayne added.
The forum, which is currently sold out, will not be limited to its in-person audience. It will be broadcast on 89.7 WKSU Ideastream Public Media and available via a live stream on the City Club's official website. For those unable to attend, no registration is necessary to tune in online to this significant event.
Support for the State of the County has been rallied from numerous corners, with Key Bank playing the central role of Presenting Sponsor. Additional support is earmarked from regional institutions, including Cuyahoga Community College, The Good Community Foundation, McCaulley and Company, Medical Mutual, MetroHealth, and United Way of Greater Cleveland. Dan Moulthrop, CEO of The City Club of Cleveland, articulated the importance of this partnership, stating, "The City Club is pleased to partner with Cuyahoga County for this important civic event. This new venue provides an excellent opportunity for the community to engage directly with County leadership in a dynamic and welcoming space." announced on their website.
Following the earnest discourse, a community reception will unfold, providing an atmosphere of live music, food, and a cash bar. Media personnel seeking to cover this event must send their RSVPs to Jennifer Ciaccia at [email protected] by today.
