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Downtown Connect is your monthly morning gathering where local creatives, business professionals, and community leaders come together to share stories, spark ideas, and build meaningful connections over coffee. Hosted by CYP Club and DRAC, this series unites our community through authentic conversations with civic leaders, community organizations, and downtown Columbus movers and shakers — all working to make the heart of our city even stronger.When: Wednesday, August 20 from 7:30-9amWhere: Join us for a special food truck breakfast at Columbus Commons (complimentary breakfast for the first 15 members who arrive) before we walk across the street to the new Downtown Innovation Lab (139 S High St) for coffee and conversations. Park at the Columbus Commons Main Garage (55 E Rich Street) and we will validate parking. Then meet us at the food trucks!Guest Speaker: This month, we will welcome Greg Davies, CEO of Downtown Columbus, Inc.Agenda: 7:30am – Arrival with complimentary parking at Columbus Commons Main Garage at (55 E Rich St) 8:00am – The first 15 CYP Club members to arrive will enjoy complimentary breakfast from a food truck of their choosing at Columbus Commons (160 S High St) 8:20am – Walk across the street to the Downtown Innovation Lab (149 S High St) 8:30am – Guest Speaker Greg Davies, CEO of Downtown Columbus, Inc., leads an informal discussion about what's happening Downtown 9:00am – Wrap upCost: It’s 5 to attend for members and guests (free for CYP Club Premium members and DRAC - Downtown Residents Association of Columbus members)! Coffee is included and all are welcome.Each Downtown Connect gathering is geared toward young business professionals who live and work downtown—though all are welcome—providing the perfect opportunity to make connections and gain career insights and inspiration from a guest speaker each time. Don’t miss this chance to kickstart your day with coffee, conversations, and community!
