HomeAboutMissionHistoryStaffFoundersAccomplishmentsResourcesScholarshipsCAAO BlogJob listingsCAAO'S BESTTCoaching, Mentoring, AdvisingVolunteerMembersEventsMinority Good WorksLeadership RetreatExecutive MatchmakerLucky 13 RaffleYIFCuyahoga County Executive Welcomes Attendees at the CAAO Executive Matchmaker ReceptionCuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish, welcomes the attendees and provides a proclamation to CAAO for the event. David LaRue Wins the 2015 CAAO Tubbs-Jones Economic Impact AwardConnie Atkins, Director of Fund Development for CAAO presents David LaRue with the 2015 CAAO Tubbs-Jones Economic Impact Award. William Holdipp Jr. CAAO's Interim Executive Director, attends FIX216 William was happy to participate in this civic hackathon  that welcomed a diverse cross-section of nearly 100 of the brightest technologists, artists, activists and concerned community-members from Cleveland neighborhoods and near suburbs, and supporters from Columbus, Baltimore, Toronto and beyond.Connie Atknis and William Holdipp Jr. Attend  2nd Annual Union Miles Art Jazz Jamz.Pictured are Union Miles Development Corp. employees and board members with Connie.Shaquira Johnson and William Holdipp welcome attendees to The Wiz on Friday, June 19thShaquira Johnson, President of the National Black MBA Association NEO Chapter and William Holdipp Jr, Interim Executive Director of CAAO welcome all attendees before the play starts.Improve Consulting and Training Inc. in the house!Selwyn Cooper and his wife Dr.Ellen Burts-Cooper enjoying the activities at the Karamu.  Thanks to Improve Consulting and Training for being the reception sponsor.Power Players Sharing Their Knowledge at the 2015 CAAO Leadership RetreatConnie Atkins, Carolyn Williams, and Amanda Bonvechio take time out on August 1st to share how secure business opportunities with conventions that come to Cleveland.  This was a powerful leadership retreat with lots of information and positive energy.CAAO Board Chair takes photo with CAAO Interim Executive and two new CAAO Board members that completed their board installationNew CAAO Board members(in middle) Clyde Christian and E. Mark Young pose for a picture with CAAO Board Chair Gwen Davis and Interim Executive Director of CAAO William Holdipp Jr.HomeWelcome to CAAO.net....…. CAAO Looks, Listens and LinksCAAO (pronounced K-O) is an umbrella consulting organization for the black professional organizations of Northeast Ohio. CAAO serves as a conduit and referral source to existing resources for entrepreneurial development, professional development, and leadership empowerment for its member organizations and their members.In addition, CAAO has developed a variety of benefits and services including a joint calendar, job referrals, business leads, and three empowerment circles: entrepreneurial, non-profit and leadership.CAAO’s member organizations communicate with over 30,000 black professionals on a regular basis. Thus, CAAO serves as a dynamic link to the “New Econ