Central Ohio Belonging Consortium

Belonging Beyond the Walls: Building Regional Talent Ecosystems
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | TBD
Talent thrives in ecosystems. Join cross-sector leaders to co-design strategies that build inclusive pipelines—bringing employers, educators, nonprofits, and civic partners together to expand opportunity and mobility in Central Ohio.
You’ll learn to:

Understand the role of community partnerships in talent development.
Co-design inclusive workforce initiatives with local stakeholders.
Explore replicable models for regional collaboration and economic mobility.

Agency & Mutual Responsibility: The Belonging Equation
2026-09-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Belonging is co-created. This session explores how organizations can balance institutional responsibility with individual agency, and how to build feedback loops that reinforce shared ownership of culture.
You’ll learn to:

Define the balance between organizational responsibility and individual agency.
Activate employee voice and leadership accountability.
Build feedback loops that sustain mutual commitment to culture.

From Law to Leadership: Making Legal Updates Work for Culture, Compliance, & Connection
2026-10-28 17:30 - 19:30 | TBD
Turn legal updates into leadership opportunities. This hands-on training helps HR and leadership teams interpret employment law changes through the lens of belonging—so compliance strengthens culture, not undermines it.
You’ll learn to:

Decode recent employment law updates and apply them practically.
Align legal compliance with belonging and employee experience.
Communicate changes with clarity, empathy, and values-driven decision-making.

Rooted in Gratitude, Rising with Purpose: COBC’s Year-End Celebration & Vision Reveal
2026-12-17 18:00 - 21:30 | TBD
Join us for an evening of reflection, recognition, and renewal. We’ll celebrate the people and partnerships who made 2026 meaningful, share stories of belonging in action, and unveil COBC’s strategic vision for 2027. Expect inspiration, connection, and a call to co-create what comes next.
You’ll experience:

Recognition of volunteers, members, and business champions.
COBC’s 2027 strategy reveals plus opportunities to get involved.
Networking, celebration, and forward-looking conversation.
