British American Chamber of Commerce Link Club
The March 2026 installment of the British American Chamber of Commerce's Link Club will feature an AI in manufacturing focus, with RoviSys' Bryan DeBois as the speaker. The event will be a great opportunity to network with internationally minded professionals in the Greater Cleveland region as well as hear Bryan DeBois' perspective on the power of AI and its potential to assist manufacturing companies deal with the loss of institutional knowledge as experienced employees retire.
Bringing Engineering to Life: How Digital Tools Drive Real-World Impact
Date: Friday, February 20, 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Location: Delmonico’s Steakhouse 6001 Quarry Lane | Independence, OH 44131 Speaker: Mckenna Walker, Business Manager of Bloc Digital Join us for an exclusive Link Club luncheon hosted by the British-American Chamber of Commerce Ohio as we welcome Mckenna Walker, Business Manager at Bloc Digital, as our distinguished guest speaker. In this talk, Mckenna will unpack how Bloc Digital helps engineering-led organizations transform complex products, processes, and data into clear, engaging digital experiences. She’ll explore the practical application of design, 3D modelling, animation, immersive technologies (AR/VR), software, and data to support marketing, training, and digital transformation initiatives. Drawing on real-world examples from aerospace, defense, manufacturing, and beyond, she’ll will show how these tools help organizations visualize the invisible, communicate complexity, and deliver solutions that are accessible, scalable, and measurable. About Mckenna: Mckenna Walker leads the US side of Bloc Digital as Business Manager with a degree in mechanical engineering and a wide range of skills from the industries and roles she has taken on afterwards. At Bloc Digital, she leads the entirety of the US side of the business doing things such as development of strategies, processes, and roles that support a growing organization delivering cutting-edge digital solutions across diverse industries. Her work focuses on building strong partnerships and ensuring clients receive innovative, practical solutions that drive measurable results. Her experience is diverse including field engineering in the oil and gas industry, where she specialized in nondestructive testing methods, through to project management, partnerships, business strategy, customer service, and more at a fast-paced health start-up. Today, at Bloc Digital, she combines this breadth of expertise to help organizations in engineering industries harness digital transformation effectively. Mckenna is committed to continuous learning and collaboration, ensuring every engagement delivers value and strengthens client relationships. About Bloc Digital Bloc Digital is an award-winning digital solutions provider established in 2000, with offices in the UK and the US. We specialize in creating marketing, training, and digital transformation solutions through expertise in design, 3D modelling, animation, immersive technologies, software, and data. Our mission is to innovate, explore, and shape what’s next—helping clients visualize what their products or processes do through both interactive and non-interactive solutions. We deliver cutting-edge solutions such as AR, VR, hyper realistic CGI animations, web and mobile applications to clients in aerospace, aviation, defense, and manufacturing industries. At the core of our approach are accessibility, scalability, and ingenuity, ensuring every solution maximizes digital asset potential and delivers measurable impact for our clients.
Lubrizol: One of Greater Cleveland's Global Employers
David M. Barlaam, Tom Tomasula
Global Cleveland recognizes the critical economic and cultural contributions of International Newcomers and works hard to make newly arrived Cleveland area residents feel welcome in our communities. Currently, the organization is developing initiatives that will target retaining international students by connecting them to local employers. Our Talent Coordinators will provide resources for employers on hiring foreign-born talent, assistance to international jobseekers and training on cross-cultural issues that both employers and international applicants may experience during the hiring process.
International Newcomer Spotlight: Entrepreneur Cesar Sandoval
Entrepreneur Cesar Sandoval is the creator of EthnicQuest, an online advertising company that connects Cleveland-based ethnic and International Newcomer-owned businesses with anyone seeking international products or services. Explore EthnicQuest on Global Cleveland HERE.
Cesar Sandoval's family is originally from Spain, but he grew up in Mexico. He arrived in Cleveland with a student visa in 2001 to enter the MBA program at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU). After completing his MBA, he began working for a business consulting firm and was able to stay in the United States, first on an OPT (optional practical training) visa, then on a NAFTA visa offered to Canadian and Mexican citizens. In 2010, Cesar was granted permanent resident status. He spent five years at a consulting firm, followed by a stint at Lincoln Capital, before branching out on his own as a business consultant.
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