Thank you to everyone who joined us for the second Tocqueville Leaders Exchange, which featured an inspiring conversation with Jeff Berding, President & Co-CEO of FC Cincinnati and President of FCC Enterprise!

Moira Weir, United Way President & CEO, kicked off the evening, followed by an insightful conversation with Jeff. He recounted his journey with FC Cincinnati, his deep community roots as a fifth-generation Cincinnatian and the team’s values-centered approach to success through its three core values: a family-friendly team, a winning product and making an impact in the community by giving back. Above all, Jeff emphasized the importance of embracing change, growth and the call to “be more, together.”

We kicked off our brand-new Tocqueville event series, Leaders Exchange, with a terrific conversation featuring Tim Spence, Chairman, President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank, and Moira Weir, President and CEO of United Way of Greater Cincinnati.
 
Tim shared his insights on fostering community relationships and the importance of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility. He highlighted how partnering with organizations like UWGC helps Fifth Third break down barriers in banking to promote financial inclusion. And he pointed out the importance of bringing critical services directly to the communities that need them the most and approaching challenges holistically.
 
As one of our top Workplaces That Care, Fifth Third is a longtime supporter of Greater Cincinnati and remains committed to making a positive community impact across the region; in Tim’s words, “doing well by doing good.”

United Way proudly hosted our Annual Tocqueville Celebration, honoring donors who embody the spirit of generosity championed by Alexis de Tocqueville, a 19th-century French political thinker known for his insights on American democracy and civic engagement.

We honored three couples for their outstanding generosity and contributions to our community.

Michael and Suzette Fisher, Joel and Lisa Stone and Barbara and Daman Turner were bestowed the 2024 Tocqueville Award for their commitment to philanthropic endeavors.

In addition to the Tocqueville Award honorees, we welcomed David and Marsha Taylor into the Million Dollar Roundtable, a testament to their dedication to our community.

Thank you, Audrey Treasure, VP & Executive Director, Workforce Innovation Center at The Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber; Jessica Wright, CEO, Wright Workforce Solutions; and Peter Bergman, VP, Messer Construction Co., for joining us to discuss youth workforce development across Greater Cincinnati.
 
Ensuring young people thrive in the workforce is a collective responsibility. We’re proud to be tackling this challenge head-on with dedicated partners who provide essential skills and support to the next generation of workers.
 
It's not just about finding a job; it's about encouraging a sense of purpose and possibility.

Tocqueville events are made possible by the generous support of UC Health.