BDPA Cleveland 2025 Highlights
From "Build Back Better" to Ecosystem Catalyst
In 2025, BDPA Cleveland accelerated its transformation from recovery to leadership—emerging as a vital force in the Greater Cleveland tech ecosystem. Our commitment to inclusive innovation earned us the Greater Cleveland Partnership Best of Tech Award, recognizing our growing impact and influence.
Key Achievements
Best of Tech Award
Recognized by Greater Cleveland Partnership for our growing impact and influence in the tech ecosystem.
20 New Members
Reflecting renewed focus on community-building and the value of professional engagement.
200+ AI Participants
Over 200 individuals participated in AI for All programming, from community workshops to entrepreneur accelerators.
Youth Programs Revived
Returned to BDPA National High School Computer Competition through collaboration with Mosaic Tech Movement.
RTA Partnership
"Talk Tech. Make Moves. Get Hired." event focused on workforce development and talent pipeline building.
45th Anniversary
Celebrated with Executive Sponsors Night Out featuring "BDPA Cleveland – A Walk Through Time" video retrospective.
AI for All: Training, Transformation, and Tools
Over 200 individuals participated in AI for All programming, ranging from community workshops to entrepreneur accelerators. These sessions emphasized practical use cases of AI in sales, marketing, automation, and content creation.
New AI Platform
December workshops launched a dedicated AI solution development platform, offering participants curated tools and frameworks.
AI Spark PMO Expansion
With a grant from The Cleveland Foundation, we scaled the 8-week AI Spark PMO program with Tri-C Corporate College partnership.
Moving from education to AI application and solution development.
2025 Award Recipients
Recognizing our key partners and sponsors whose support made our transformation possible.
Hyland Fund
2025 Champion Award
Swagelok Corporation
2025 Gold Award
Urban League
2025 Champion Partner
Greater Cleveland RTA
2025 Industry Immersion Champion
Mosaic Movement
2025 SITES Champion
Looking Forward
As BDPA National celebrates its 50th year, BDPA Cleveland is positioned as a growth catalyst for inclusive innovation. With proven programs, strategic partners, and growing visibility, we are redefining what tech equity looks like in Northeast Ohio—and proving that our future is built by those who dare to bridge the digital divide.
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