July 14, 2025

To Our Valued Members, Friends and Supporters:

After 35 incredible years of service to the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati communities, it is with deep sadness that we share that The Metropolitan Club will officially close on Monday, July 14, 2025.

For those who have events scheduled after July 14, our team will reach out directly to assist with next steps and alternate arrangements. Please know we are here to support you during this transition.

This decision was not made lightly. It follows a thorough review of the club’s financial and operational position and reflects the long-term impact of post-pandemic changes in work and social patterns. The rise of remote work, reduced in-office gatherings, and sustained cost increases, particularly in food, labor, and insurance, have made it increasingly difficult to operate the club in a sustainable way. Despite our best efforts over the past several years, the club has operated at a financial loss, with no viable path to long-term recovery.

Since its founding in 1991, the Club has been more than a venue. It has been a space where professionals gathered, civic conversations flourished, and our community came together across bridges, both literally and symbolically. The club’s mission to “Bridge the Bridges” is not just something we printed on letterhead. It is something we lived every day.

We are proud of the role the club has played in bringing people together, inspiring progress, and hosting many of the region’s most meaningful gatherings. We are especially grateful to our dedicated staff, many of whom have served for decades, creating a warm, professional environment that has defined the club experience. In recognition of their service, all eligible employees will receive severance packages, and we are committed to assisting them with job placement resources and referrals wherever possible.

While this chapter is coming to a close, the spirit of The Met Club will live on in the relationships it fostered, the conversations it hosted and the sense of unity it worked to build. We are deeply grateful for your loyalty, support, and trust you placed in this community for more than three decades.

With heartfelt appreciation,

The Metropolitan Club, Inc.

For questions, please contact:

[email protected]

859-491-2400