Strong Families, Strong State: Future of Ohio's Economic Success

Please join the Catholic Business Network for our next free will offering breakfast event on Thursday, April 10, 2025. Our speaker will be Aaron Baer, President of the Center for Christian Virtue, speaking on "Strong Families, Strong State: Future of Ohio's Economic Success." The Center for Christian Virtue (CCV) seeks the good of its neighbors by advocating for public policy that reflects the truth of the Gospel.

6:30 a.m. | Optional Mass at St. John XXIII, 24250 North Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH

7 a.m. | Doors Open in Parish Life Center Roncalli Hall

7:30 a.m. | Breakfast / Networking

8 a.m. | Program

9 a.m. | Optional Mass at St. John XXIII, 24250 North Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, OH

As CCV President Aaron founded the Ohio Christian Education Network, a network of more than 180 Evangelical and Catholic schools that advocate to ensure every child can access and afford a high-quality Christian education. He also launched the Christian Business Partnership, the only state-based Christian Chamber of Commerce advocating for Christians in the marketplace. Aaron also hosts CCV's weekly culture and politics podcast, "The Narrative."

Before leading CCV, Aaron was the Vice President of Communications at the Center for Arizona Policy. Following his tenure there, Aaron served as Policy Advisor to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich. Among other outlets, Aaron has appeared on CNN and NBC Nightly News, and his writings have been published in the Cincinnati Enquirer, USA Today and the Arizona Republic.

Open to men and women of all faiths, the Catholic Business Network (CBN) is a ministry of Catholic Charities Diocese of Toledo.

The Catholic Business Network's mission is to engage and empower Northwest Ohio business leaders and professionals to promote Catholic values in the workplace. The CBN ministry's key goals are to:

+ Promote spiritual growth and moral courage in the workplace;

+ Advance and serve Christ and His Church teachings through sharing personal experiences, educational materials, and inspiring speakers;

+ Share ways to live the Catholic faith through business practices, relationships with all workplace stakeholders, and community service;

+ Welcome people of all faiths, who seek to learn and advance Catholic morality, values, and ethics; and

+ Facilitate opportunities for business and career networking.

If you are interested in sponsoring a Catholic Business Network event or have questions, please contact Paula J. Kidney at 419.214.4898 or email [email protected].

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Saint John XXIII, 24250 North Dixie Highway, Perrysburg, United States