Meeting & Event Schedule
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2024 Board Schedule
Full Board – 6 Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held at 5:00pm on the 4th Tuesday of every other month with the exception of December *. The Annual Meeting of the North Market Development Authority takes place on the first Tuesday of December.
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 * (5:00 p.m.)
2024 Executive Committee Schedule
Executive Committee – 12 meeting schedule
Meetings are held monthly on the fourth Tuesday (with only a couple exceptions denoted with a star *). Odd months 5:00 p.m.; even months 4:00 p.m. when full board meets:
- Tuesday, January 16, 2024 * (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, February 27, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, March 26, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, April 23, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, May 28, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, June 25, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, July 23, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, September 24, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, October 22, 2024 (4:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, November 26, 2024 (5:00 p.m.)
- Tuesday, December 3, 2024 * (4:00 p.m.)
Committee Meetings
Committee Meetings are held at the preference of each committee chair. Chairs may reach out to Rick or Meghan if you prefer to have the committee meetings added to this page.
Executive Committee is chaired by George Kauffman and includes Rick Grady, Craig Shapiro, Melissa Diethelm, David Babner, Ken C. Paul, and Adrienne Keves. Rick is the staff representative. Executive Committee meets monthly on the fourth Tuesday.
Downtown Readiness Committee is chaired by Geri Sutter and includes Craig Shapiro, Matt Beaton, Mike Beaumont, Matthew Esber, and Lauren Toth. Rick is the staff representative.
Downtown Expansion Construction Committee is chaired by Brian Suiter and includes George Kauffman, Rick Grady, and Nate Fisher. Rick is the staff representative.
Merchant Communications Committee is chaired by Joe DeLoss and includes Adrienne Keves, Jerry DePizzo, Jeri Grier, and Harps Mann. Rick and Meghan are the staff representatives.
Public Events
North Market hosts numerous public events throughout the year. Some events are programmed to directly benefit the merchants, farms, makers, and the community at large. Other events are fundraising events that help with the operating costs for both North Market facilities. Board participation in North Market events is absolutely essential to the success of our organization.
2024 Events Schedule
The 2024 events calendar is still being populated, but below is a list of the events we have scheduled as of today. Please let Rick know if you have any questions.
- SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR FOUR MAJOR FUNDRAISERS – we need board participation!
- Mix & Shake : Thursday, March 28, 2024, cocktail event with Ohio Distillers Guild members, “mini-Gala”
- Apron Gala : Friday, May 17, 2024, largest fundraiser of the year at North Market Downtown
- Wine Fest : Friday & Saturday, August 16 & 17, 2024, outdoor festival featuring the finest wines available!
- Taste of the Market Gala : Friday, November 8, 2024, largest fundraiser of the year at North Market Bridge Park
Social Events
Sits with Rick
Rick occasionally sets up happy hour outings for board, staff, and friends of the Market. TBD on dates and details for this year.
Holiday Happy Hour
Save the date for Tuesday, December 3, 2024 for the Board holiday happy hour following the annual meeting. Staff are typically invited to join the happy hour as well as any new board members joining in the following calendar year.