BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:Eastern Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Eastern Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T130000 X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:July Monthly Luncheon - Riverfront Development: Building a World-Class Destination DESCRIPTION:Join us for a panel discussion about Riverfront Development - Building a World-Class Destination in Northern Kentucky. We will share project updates and insights from major employers\, emerging and legacy developers\, as well as a public space professional. How does our shared riverfront create a sense of place that continues to attract and retain a talented workforce\, best in class employers\, and thriving small businesses? Learn more as we share about the opportunity that lies ahead as both private and public partners prioritize investment in this regional riverfront district. \n Moderator: Will Weber\, President & CEO of Southbank PartnersWill Weber joined Southbank Partners in 2021 as its President & CEO\, leading the regional economic development and place management organization's work among the nine cities throughout the urban core of Northern Kentucky. As trusted advisors\, Southbank Partners provides enhanced economic development services for the creation of connected communities\, vibrant riverfronts\, and resilient downtowns by bringing vision to reality. For the last 20 years\, Southbank Partners has served as the regional project manager for Riverfront Commons\, Northern Kentucky's Riverfront District. Mr. Weber is a proud graduate of Northern Kentucky University with undergraduate degrees in both Economics and Entrepreneurship as well as graduate certificates in Economic Development from both the University of Kentucky and University of Oklahoma.Brett Blackwell\, President & COO of Corporex Brett Blackwell is President of Corporex Companies\, a national investment and development firm based in Covington\, Kentucky. He leads the company's strategic growth and operations\, guiding its evolution into a fully integrated platform that delivers value across the entire real estate and investment lifecycle.With more than 20 years of leadership experience\, Brett is helping position Corporex for growth beyond traditional development. The company is expanding its investment strategy into businesses where operational expertise drives long-term value\, while also strengthening its core platform through the introduction of Tenant Finish and Real Estate Management services\, an extension of decades of hands-on work alongside tenants that provides clients with comprehensive\, end-to-end solutions from initial concept through ongoing asset performance. Today\, Corporex manages more than $1 billion in assets and has developed over 33 million square feet nationwide. The organization's diversified portfolio also includes Kings Hammer\, Alpine Master Builders\, and Commonwealth Hotels.Brett remains committed to driving disciplined growth\, strong partnerships\, and long-term value for both clients and the communities Corporex serves.Jodi Funke\, President\, Funke Real Estate GroupReal Estate Developer General Contractor Community Revitalization LeaderJodi Funke is a seasoned real estate developer and general contractor with more than two decades of experience transforming neighborhoods across Ohio\, Kentucky\, and Indiana. As President of Funke Real Estate Group\, Jodi has earned a reputation for her deep construction knowledge\, strategic planning\, and the ability to execute complex residential and mixed-use developments with precision and vision. Her work is defined by cost-efficient building methodologies\, transparent billing\, and a commitment to delivering high-quality homes and community-focused developments. Since the late 1990s\, Jodi has led teams through every phase of construction from site development and underground utilities to homebuilding\, townhome construction\, and large-scale mixed-use projects. In 2014\, she was awarded the largest contract ever given to a woman-owned business by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority. As a true woman-owned enterprise\, Funke Real Estate Group is known for empowering women and minority-owned subcontractors and fostering partnerships that uplift local communities.Tim Schroeder\, Executive Chairman & FounderTim Schroeder is the Executive Chairman and Founder of CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting (CTI) and served as the company's Chief Executive Officer for its first 27 years\, leading CTI from its founding through significant global growth. CTI is a global\, privately held contract research organization. With more than 35 years of experience across clinical research\, academia\, and industry\, Tim has played a central role in advancing global drug and medical device development\, particularly for complex and critically ill patient populations.Tim founded CTI in 1999 with a focus on transplantation and rare disease research\, building the organization from a specialized clinical research group into a top 20 global CRO. Under his leadership\, CTI has supported more than 200 drug and device approvals and partnered with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide across the full development lifecycle.Tim provides longterm strategic and corporate governance oversight\, partnering with the Board and executive leadership team to guide organizational direction\, uphold quality and ethical standards\, and support sustainable growth. His leadership emphasizes scientific rigor\, operational discipline\, and patient-focused research execution.A recognized leader in the clinical research field\, Tim has authored or co-authored more than 200 scientific publications and presented extensively at national and international conferences. He remains actively engaged in industry\, academic\, and community leadership and was instrumental in establishing CTI Cares\, the company's global community engagement and philanthropy program. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:





Join us for a panel discussion about Riverfront Development - Building a World-Class Destination in Northern Kentucky. We will share project updates and insights from major employers\, emerging and legacy developers\, as well as a public space professional. \;

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How does our shared riverfront create a sense of place that continues to attract and retain a talented workforce\, best in class employers\, and thriving small businesses? \;

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Learn more as we share about the opportunity that lies ahead as both private and public partners prioritize investment in this regional riverfront district. \;

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Moderator: Will Weber\, President &\; CEO of Southbank Partners

Will Weber joined Southbank Partners in 2021 as its President &\; CEO\, leading the regional economic development and place management organization&rsquo\;s work among the nine cities throughout the urban core of Northern Kentucky. As trusted advisors\, Southbank Partners provides enhanced economic development services for the creation of connected communities\, vibrant riverfronts\, and resilient downtowns by bringing vision to reality. For the last 20 years\, Southbank Partners has served as the regional project manager for Riverfront Commons\, Northern Kentucky&rsquo\;s Riverfront District. Mr. Weber is a proud graduate of Northern Kentucky University with undergraduate degrees in both Economics and Entrepreneurship as well as graduate certificates in Economic Development from both the University of Kentucky and University of Oklahoma.

Brett Blackwell\, President &\; COO of Corporex \;

Brett Blackwell is President of Corporex Companies\, a national investment and development firm based in Covington\, Kentucky. He leads the company&rsquo\;s strategic growth and operations\, guiding its evolution into a fully integrated platform that delivers value across the entire real estate and investment lifecycle.

With more than 20 years of leadership experience\, Brett is helping position Corporex for growth beyond traditional development. The company is expanding its investment strategy into businesses where operational expertise drives long-term value\, while also strengthening its core platform through the introduction of Tenant Finish and Real Estate Management services\, an extension of decades of hands-on work alongside tenants that provides clients with comprehensive\, end-to-end solutions from initial concept through ongoing asset performance. Today\, Corporex manages more than $1 billion in assets and has developed over 33 million square feet nationwide. The organization&rsquo\;s diversified portfolio also includes Kings Hammer\, Alpine Master Builders\, and Commonwealth Hotels.

Brett remains committed to driving disciplined growth\, strong partnerships\, and long-term value for both clients and the communities Corporex serves.

Jodi Funke\, President\, Funke Real Estate Group

Real Estate Developer &bull\; General Contractor &bull\; Community Revitalization Leader

Jodi Funke is a seasoned real estate developer and general contractor with more than two decades of experience transforming neighborhoods across Ohio\, Kentucky\, and Indiana. As President of Funke Real Estate Group\, Jodi has earned a reputation for her deep construction knowledge\, strategic planning\, and the ability to execute complex residential and mixed-use developments with precision and vision. Her work is defined by cost-efficient building methodologies\, transparent billing\, and a commitment to delivering high-quality homes and community-focused developments.

 \;Since the late 1990s\, Jodi has led teams through every phase of construction&mdash\;from site development and underground utilities to homebuilding\, townhome construction\, and large-scale mixed-use projects. In 2014\, she was awarded the largest contract ever given to a woman-owned business by the Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority. \;

As a true woman-owned enterprise\, Funke Real Estate Group is known for empowering women and minority-owned subcontractors and fostering partnerships that uplift local communities.

Tim Schroeder\, Executive Chairman &\; Founder

Tim Schroeder is the Executive Chairman and Founder of CTI Clinical Trial &\; Consulting (CTI) and served as the company&rsquo\;s Chief Executive Officer for its first 27 years\, leading CTI from its founding through significant global growth. CTI is a global\, privately held contract research organization. With more than 35 years of experience across clinical research\, academia\, and industry\, Tim has played a central role in advancing global drug and medical device development\, particularly for complex and critically ill patient populations.

Tim founded CTI in 1999 with a focus on transplantation and rare disease research\, building the organization from a specialized clinical research group into a top 20 global CRO. Under his leadership\, CTI has supported more than 200 drug and device approvals and partnered with pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide across the full development lifecycle.

Tim provides longterm strategic and corporate governance oversight\, partnering with the Board and executive leadership team to guide organizational direction\, uphold quality and ethical standards\, and support sustainable growth. His leadership emphasizes scientific rigor\, operational discipline\, and patient-focused research execution.

A recognized leader in the clinical research field\, Tim has authored or co-authored more than 200 scientific publications and presented extensively at national and international conferences. He remains actively engaged in industry\, academic\, and community leadership and was instrumental in establishing CTI Cares\, the company&rsquo\;s global community engagement and philanthropy program.




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