Rockin' Greater Cleveland: The Impact of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame sponsored by AB Bernstein
Please arrive at 11:30 am for networking time in advance of lunch.
Lunch will be served at noon with the meeting beginning at 12:20 pm.
About the Program
Since opening in 1995 the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has welcomed nearly 12 million visitors and fans from around the world, contributed to the economic vitality of Northeast Ohio with an estimated $2 billion impact, and taught nearly 250,000, pre-K to 12 students in onsite classes. The Museum is undergoing a multi-year dramatic redesign and in April 2018, the Rock and Rock Induction Ceremony will return to Cleveland. Join President and CEO Greg Harris as he discusses the Hall's impact, shares insights on future plans, and talks about the upcoming Induction Ceremony.
About the Speaker
Greg Harris is in his fifth year as President and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As CEO, Harris has guided the organization through an era of unprecedented transformation with a focus on innovation and customer engagement. Under his leadership the Museum has grown attendance dramatically the last three years by executing on a strong strategic plan and focusing on the mission to engage, teach and inspire through the power of rock and roll. Before joining the RRHOF, Harris spent 14 great years as a senior executive at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, N.Y., where he advanced from curating the Hall of Fame broadcast collection to serving as vice president of development. Harris's passion for music made the opportunity to shift from baseball to rock and roll possible. In the 1980s, he and a partner founded, owned and operated the legendary Philadelphia Record Exchange, a retail store that specializes in selling rare, used and independent records. The store mirrored and amplified his love of rock, R&B, soul, blues, country, folk and other musical genres. He also served as a road manager for a national touring group and played bad guitar in garage bands. A native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Harris holds a B.A. degree in history from Temple University and a master’s degree from the Cooperstown Graduate Program for History and Museum Studies.
Elaine B. Eisner │ 2017-2018 Program Chair
Reservation Policy – All attendees are encouraged to register in advance and walk-in reservations will be accepted on a space-available basis only. Meeting cost is $25 for members when paid in advance before noon 01/08/18. $40 for members at the door, $40 for guests and $200 for a table of six (please submit names to admin@epccleveland.org by 01/05/18). If you reserve and are unable to attend, please call the office to cancel by noon 01/08/18 to avoid a no-show reservation billing.
Continuing Education – This program will not offer continuing education credit.
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Parking Options-
Option 1: Reduced parking fees are available on a space-available basis at Ampco Euclid Gateway Garage (740 Euclid Ave., entrances on Euclid & Prospect) to those who enter after 11:01 am and exit before 2:29 pm. Guests should present ticket to the reception desk at The City Club for validation. After validation and if within the timing restrictions, the parking fee is $3.
Option 2: Through a special arrangement between The City Club and The Metropolitan at the 9 (2017 E. 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115), guests are able to take advantage of a $10 valet rate. To take advantage, tell the valet you are attending an event at The City Club. Once at The City Club, pick up a blue ticket from the reception desk. Present this ticket to the valet upon claiming your car. This option is available to those who park at or later than 11:01 and pick up their vehicle before 2:29 pm.
*Prices and timing restrictions subject to change without notice.
