# Event Details - **Event Name**: Eco Meet CLE – The Blue Economy - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: Discover how the "Blue Economy" is shaping our region and connect with other sustainability enthusiasts at Great Lakes Brewing CompanyAbout this EventEco Meet CLE –The Blue EconomyExplore how water shapes our region with Emily Bacha, Program Director of the Cuyahoga County Fresh Water Institute, and other local leaders who are building on decades of work that have helped reclaim our river and lake. Water technology, entrepreneurship, destination development, recreation, and maritime trade are all blossoming under our culture of freshwater stewardship. Join us as our speakers highlight these advancements and the opportunities in developing our blue economy. Tickets are $15. Sponsorship available. Please register by November 11th.Program5:00- 5:45 p.m. Networking, light appetizers, cash bar5:45 - 7:00 p.m. Speakers and Q&AEmily Bacha, Program Director, Cuyahoga County Fresh Water InstituteLightning round featuring special guests adressing how water technology, destination development and maritime trade benefit Cleveland's blue economy.7 - 7:30 p.m. More networking and last callOrganizersVictoria Avi, Diane Bickett (Eco Speaks CLE), Lexie St. Denis, Danielle Doza, Greg Rotuno (Eco Speaks CLE), Natalie Ryan, and Carol ThalerAbout Eco Meet CLEEco Meet CLE events are gatherings of like-minded individuals to foster connections and spark meaningful conversations. Anyone working in or interested in sustainability and the environment is invited to attend. Our events are held several times a year, typically in the Tasting Room of Great Lakes Brewing Company. Join us for craft beer, networking, and speakers as we celebrate past and present work, and connect around the work we need to do now for our future.SponsorshipIf you would like to sponsor this event, the sponsorship fee is $100, which includes two tickets. Sponsors are acknowledged on Eventbrite, our event signage, and during the program.ParkingThere is a private lot adjacent to the brewpub on W. 26th as well as a number of metered and non-metered street parking spots available nearby, and the parking lot behind the West Side Market.AccessibilityDue to the venue’s historic construction, there is no elevator access to the Tasting Room; chairlift access only is available.Main Event Sponsor https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6dfe2490-b0fa-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w740-h740-dc121011-gmir.jpg Supporting Sponsor - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cleveland/eco-meet-cle-the-blue-economy/100001829920524549 - **Event Categories**: business - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 108.55, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Cleveland - **state**: OH - **country**: United States - **location**: Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room - **lat**: 41.48467369999999 - **long**: -81.7052844 - **full address**: Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room, 2701 Carroll Avenue, Cleveland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Eco Meet CLE – The Blue Economy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/da0d362a5c70f808dcb65ef4e3dfb6e09e66f2f3d24f364e3aaeec619ba96d8c-rimg-w1200-h600-dc0082cd-gmir.jpg?v=1761325024 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Eco Meet CLE - The Blue Economy being held? - **A:** Eco Meet CLE - The Blue Economy takes place on Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 18 Nov, 2025 at 07:30 pm at Great Lakes Brewing Company Tasting Room, 2701 Carroll Avenue, Cleveland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Eco Meet CLE - The Blue Economy? - **A:** Eco Meet CLE - The Blue Economy is organized by Venture Forward Strategies and Eco Speaks CLE. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Eco Meet CLE - The Blue Economy is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cleveland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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