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Cleveland Rising Summit aims to shape city's economic future

The summit is open to everyone, but grew from conversations held by community leaders, business leaders and executives aiming to set economic goals for Cleveland.

CLEVELAND — What are some of the biggest new ideas for this region?

This week, those who want to have a voice in the process are gathering in downtown Cleveland to discuss their vision for the city's economic future.

The Cleveland Rising Summit takes place at Cleveland Public Auditorium Tuesday through Thursday.

The summit is open to everyone, but grew from conversations held by community leaders, business leaders and executives aiming to set economic goals for Cleveland.

According to the event's site, its mission is to "help to create a strong economic future by 2030" through attainable goals and building upon trust, diverse voices and talent.

The Cleveland Rising Summit is free to attend, though participants must register ahead of time.

Click here to learn more.

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Here is the schedule for this week's summit:

TUESDAY, OCT. 29

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Getting agreement on Cleveland's strengths

12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch

1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Creating a shared vision for Cleveland's growth, equity and opportunity

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 30

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Registration and breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Designing ideas to accelerate Cleveland's growth, equity and opportunity

12:15 p.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch

1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Getting agreement on and prioritizing ideas to accelerate Cleveland's growth and opportunity

THURSDAY, OCT. 31

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Breakfast

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Finalizing action plans, leadership, metrics and accountabilities to accelerate Cleveland's growth, equity and opportunity

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