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The CEO Dinner series is one of the organization's longest standing institutions. Professional Members have the opportunity to join local C-suite and high level executive leaders for a private dinner. These events are intentionally limited to 10-20 people so everyone has a chance to listen, learn, share and grow together through honest discussion. The speakers represent a wide range of companies and industries, both big and small. Cost to attend is $35, which includes dinner and non-alcoholic beverages.

Join us for this special edition CEO Dinner where we will be dining at the new CentroVilla 25, where Latino culture and business come together. CentroVilla25 aims to catalyze an inclusive Latino cultural district in Cleveland's Clark-Fulton area that celebrates Latino culture through creative placemaking while driving economic growth.

About the CEO

Jenice Contreras is a luminary in economic development, wielding her influence as the President and CEO of the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development. She is the architect behind the NEO Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center, and the mastermind of the $12 million CentroVilla25 project, which is set to redefine Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood.

Her background is as diverse as it is impressive, spanning public health consulting to Federal grant management. Jenice is an alumnus of Capital University and The Ohio State University, where she earned her Executive MBA. Her governance roles on multiple boards, including the Cleveland Clinic-Medina Hospital, are a testament to her multifaceted leadership.

Jenice is a decorated leader, recognized with honors such as the 2021 Progressive Woman of the Year and the 2017 Distinguished Hispanic Ohioan. Her Puerto Rican roots and bilingual, bicultural prowess are the driving forces behind her commitment to racial diversity and the economic empowerment of the Latino community. Jenice Contreras is not just a name; she is a movement, championing inclusive prosperity and cultural vibrancy. Her achievements have been acknowledged with her being named a 2023 Crain’s Business Notable Latino and the 2024 YWCA Woman of Achievement award.