Welcome to Cleveland!!

Are you new to Cleveland? Recently moved back? Looking to meet new friends and discover the best of the city?

The Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club invites newcomers, transplants, boomerangers, or anyone who has moved to the area recently (ages 21–45) to join the next cohort of Welcome to Cleveland, a one-of-a-kind program designed to help young professionals feel at home, build connections, and fall in love with the city.

What You’ll Get

• Exclusive events: Fun, curated experiences that showcase Cleveland’s neighborhoods, restaurants, and culture (all while making it easy to meet people).
  
  

• Networking & friendships: Build your circle of friends and professional contacts through relaxed, welcoming events.
  
  

• Insider access: Meet community leaders, learn about volunteer opportunities, and plug into Cleveland’s best resources for young professionals.
  
  

• Private community chat: Stay connected with your cohort throughout the six-week program.

Program Highlights

Each event is designed to help you experience Cleveland while building friendships and lasting connections. They also highlight the Cleveland Professional 20/30 Club’s four pillars—Social, Networking, Philanthropy, and Education—so you’ll get a well-rounded introduction to both the city and the community you’re joining. Here’s a look at what’s planned for Cohort 8:

October 4th – Kickoff Brunch (Downtown)
Start the program in style with brunch at one of Cleveland’s historic spots. Meet your cohort, enjoy great food, and break the ice with new friends.

October 8th – Happy Hour at Collision Bend (The Flats)
Sip local brews by the water and connect with your cohort in one of the most scenic spots in the Flats.

October 19th – Walking Tour and Scavenger Hunt (University Circle)
Discover the art, history, and hidden gems of University Circle. A perfect way to explore the city while making connections.

October 25th – Volunteer Event (Mt. Pleasant) 
Give back to the community through a meaningful volunteer experience with the Thea Bowman Center. 

November 11th – Leadership Workshop Session (Downtown)
A civic engagement workshop where participants will have the chance to learn from local leaders.

November 17th – Bowling & Friendsgiving at Mechanical Pins (Ohio City)

Wrap up the program with a festive evening of bowling, catered Friendsgiving bites, and plenty of laughter with your new friends. 

** You are not required to attend all of the events, but we encourage you to attend as many as possible to receive the most benefit from the program. 

Cost: $150 or four payments of $40. No discounts are available for this program.

Registration for Cohort 8 is now CLOSED

Please reach out to the email below to be added to our outreach for Cohort 9 (Spring 2026)

For questions about this program please email Ashley Clark and Jake Stepec, Program Directors at programdirector@cleveland2030.org 

"I had such a great experience being a part of the Welcome to Cleveland program! To this day I still hang out with friends I made through my cohort! Getting to explore Cleveland and try new things out with everyone was so fun. I highly recommend this program to any newcomers, transplants, or boomerangs! "

- Amanda, Cohort Five

"Welcome to Cleveland was such a warm landing for me! It turned a new city into a community. From exploring local gems to forming lasting friendships, the program helped me feel truly at home. I’d recommend it to anyone starting their journey in the Land! "

- Mehpara, Cohort Six