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Cleveland Leadership Center’s is Now Accepting Applications from Those with Ideas Big and Small to Pitch at Accelerate

by | 14 Nov | Community

Zinner & Co. client, The Cleveland Leadership Center, is currently accepting applicationsCLC Accelerate accepting submissions from individuals with ideas to improve Northeast Ohio to pitch at their annual Accelerate competition. In addition to the seed funding each finalist wins, the competition connects those with the ideas to key individuals who can help make their vision a reality. 

30 competitors pitch across six categories (five in each):

  • Authentic Cleveland Experiences
  • Community Change
  • Economic Workforce Development
  • Educating for Tomorrow
  • Health & Wellness
  • Quality of Life.

Competitors pitch their ideas at the event and panels of judges select the top pitch in each category. Those six finalists pitch again in front of the full audience for the top prize. The winner receives $5,000 and the remaining five finalists each receive $2,000 to help make their idea a reality.

CLC is accepting applications through November 30, 2018. To learn more or apply, visit https://www.cleveleads.org/Accelerate

About CLC

Cleveland Leadership Center provides collaborative leadership training, civic education and connections to leaders of all ages, empowering them to identify and take action on issues that resonate with them and positioning them to become change agents in the community. The Center educates, connects, inspires, and engages leaders of all ages to drive positive community change through six key programs, as well as customized offerings and events.

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