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Although jewelry maker Heather Moore moved into her rehabbed Midtown studio earlier this year, she's still getting used to her spacious new digs.
Maybe that's because she's spent the last 11 years running her fast-growing business out of her house. Granted, it was no ordinary home office: the Cleveland Institute of Art grad bought her great-grandmother's estate, a rambling Heights mansion, after moving back from New York City in 1999.
"We just couldn't grow any... Read more >
Maybe that's because she's spent the last 11 years running her fast-growing business out of her house. Granted, it was no ordinary home office: the Cleveland Institute of Art grad bought her great-grandmother's estate, a rambling Heights mansion, after moving back from New York City in 1999.
"We just couldn't grow any... Read more >
Inside the ultra-sleek Vitrolite Glass building overlooking the Shoreway, the Intermuseum Conservation Association is an oft overlooked jewel of the fine-arts world. Inside its walls is a trove of timeless treasures, with precious relics from Coney Island to Ancient Rome and even Cleveland receiving matchless care, attention and preservation before returning to the walls of museums, galleries and private collectors.
belfast writer sweet on great lakes region
A reporter for the Belfast Telegraph recently made a visit to the Great Lakes region -- including Cleveland -- and filed an entertaining travel guide on the matter in the publication.
"This was possibly one of the best holidays I've ever had," the writer declares at the outset.
While in Cleveland, the Belfast Telegraph writer toured Great Lakes Brewing Company and went fishing on Lake Erie. "Slept well at the Downtown Crowne Plaza Hotel before an early start for ... Read more >
"This was possibly one of the best holidays I've ever had," the writer declares at the outset.
While in Cleveland, the Belfast Telegraph writer toured Great Lakes Brewing Company and went fishing on Lake Erie. "Slept well at the Downtown Crowne Plaza Hotel before an early start for ... Read more >
euclid ave corridor project finalist in national land-use prize
Urban Land Institute (ULI) has announced 20 finalists for its 2011 Awards for Excellence: The Americas Competition, "widely recognized as the land use industry's most prestigious recognition program."
"The criteria for the awards include leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnership, environmental protection and enhancement, response to societal needs, and financial viability."
Cleveland's Euclid Avenue Transportation Project,... Read more >
"The criteria for the awards include leadership, contribution to the community, innovations, public/private partnership, environmental protection and enhancement, response to societal needs, and financial viability."
Cleveland's Euclid Avenue Transportation Project,... Read more >
clinic claims 'system for change' award
Practice Greenhealth has named Cleveland Clinic Health System as one of eight recipients of its "System for Change" award.
"This award recognizes health systems that are working cohesively to gather data, set system goals, benchmark, and share successes in environmental performance."
Other award recipients include Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL; Bon Secours Health System, Inc., Marriotsville, MD; and Catholic Healthcare West, San Francisco, CA.
"Pr... Read more >
"This award recognizes health systems that are working cohesively to gather data, set system goals, benchmark, and share successes in environmental performance."
Other award recipients include Advocate Health Care, Oak Brook, IL; Bon Secours Health System, Inc., Marriotsville, MD; and Catholic Healthcare West, San Francisco, CA.
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despite population loss, cle attracts more young pros than ever
According to an article in USA Today, urban centers are attracting more and more educated young adults -- despite overall declines in population.
"In more than two-thirds of the nation's 51 largest cities, the young, college-educated population in the past decade grew twice as fast within three miles of the urban center as in the rest of the metropolitan area -- up an average 26 percent compared with 13 percent in other parts," the article states.
Cleveland is ... Read more >
"In more than two-thirds of the nation's 51 largest cities, the young, college-educated population in the past decade grew twice as fast within three miles of the urban center as in the rest of the metropolitan area -- up an average 26 percent compared with 13 percent in other parts," the article states.
Cleveland is ... Read more >
American Greetings has made it possible to send a loved one a greeting card with birthday candles to blow out -- literally. The new line of cards called Ready, Set, Blow features six scenarios in which recipients are prompted to blow on the card. The puff of air prompts the card to come to life with LED lights, a song and sounds.
Users blow on the cards to extinguish birthday candles, toot a horn, or make a wish on a dandelion. The cards are designed to please recipients ... Read more >
Users blow on the cards to extinguish birthday candles, toot a horn, or make a wish on a dandelion. The cards are designed to please recipients ... Read more >
Rather than make a beeline for warmer climes, environmental advocate Philippe Cousteau will leave the chilly Arctic Circle (current temps: brutal) and head straight to Cleveland. The handsome grandson of Captain Jacques Cousteau, and environmental correspondent for CNN, will be in town to headline the third annual Green Gala. To be held Friday, April 8 at Executive Caterers, the event is the principal fundraiser for EcoWatch, an Ohio-based nonprofit that provides a voice for envir... Read more >
A large map on the wall of Crafty Goodness, a new Lakewood store that sells goods from artisans that live in Northeast Ohio, provides a visual reminder of the store's mission. It pinpoints all of the different communities where the items are made, stressing the owners' commitment to the buy local movement.
"We wanted to create a store that would offer an alternative to big box retail for people that want to buy local," says Chris Sorenson, a potter who joined with artist... Read more >
"We wanted to create a store that would offer an alternative to big box retail for people that want to buy local," says Chris Sorenson, a potter who joined with artist... Read more >
Imagine this: A $10,000 solar-energy system powering an entire elementary school in Africa, providing enough juice for laptop computers and overhead lights. Christopher Clark, founder of Sunflower Solutions, has proved that this feat is not only possible, but also is an efficient, cost-effective way to bring power to the Third World.
Recently, Sunflower Solutions moved to Shaker LaunchHouse, a former auto dealership turned business incubator in Shaker Heights. Created wi... Read more >
Recently, Sunflower Solutions moved to Shaker LaunchHouse, a former auto dealership turned business incubator in Shaker Heights. Created wi... Read more >
The Rag Refinery, a new store that offers gently used, recycled fashions at affordable prices, just opened at 3904 Lorain Avenue in Ohio City. Owner Leigh Ring also manages Pink Eye Gallery in the same space, where she often rolls out the racks to host art openings.
"Our focus is on vintage shoes, clothing and accessories, and we invite customers to sell or trade-in their former favorites for cash or store credit," says Ring. "Our customers want to outfit themselves in c... Read more >
"Our focus is on vintage shoes, clothing and accessories, and we invite customers to sell or trade-in their former favorites for cash or store credit," says Ring. "Our customers want to outfit themselves in c... Read more >
When it comes to sustainability, we are all lifelong students. Cleveland's higher education institutions are not excluded from this learning process. In fact, area colleges and universities spent a year reflecting upon on-campus sustainability initiatives and ways to improve current practices.
The Collegiate Sustainable Practices Consortium (CSPC) brought together six local colleges and universities to talk about best practices regarding energy, water, food, building and ... Read more >
The Collegiate Sustainable Practices Consortium (CSPC) brought together six local colleges and universities to talk about best practices regarding energy, water, food, building and ... Read more >
nbc sports cheers on tribe's social media power
NBC Sports recently featured an article on the Cleveland Indians' innovative use of social media.
NBC's Craig Calcaterra writes, "Not that I'll name any names, but a lot of other clubs could take a hint. Some ballparks won't let you bring an iPad in. Others have media relations people who seek out bloggers and try to intimidate them when they write negative stuff. Get a clue fellas."
Last year, the team launched its ground-breaking Social Media Deck, setting as... Read more >
NBC's Craig Calcaterra writes, "Not that I'll name any names, but a lot of other clubs could take a hint. Some ballparks won't let you bring an iPad in. Others have media relations people who seek out bloggers and try to intimidate them when they write negative stuff. Get a clue fellas."
Last year, the team launched its ground-breaking Social Media Deck, setting as... Read more >
TEDxCLE is an annual forum that gathers the region's big thinkers to share ideas worth spreading. Organizers -- and recent "brain gains" -- Hallie Bram and Eric Kogelschatz seek to change the perceptions of people who live here as well as those outside the region by sharing stories of success, innovation and inspiration.
"Urban agriculture" is no longer an oxymoron in Cleveland. The city is a nationwide leader in urban farming, boasting one of the largest urban farms in America. There's more to local food than flavor. By shifting one quarter of Northeast Ohio's food-buying needs from out-of-state sources to local food producers we can pour $4.2 billion into the regional economy.
The picturesque Doan Brook meanders through Cleveland Heights and Shaker Heights, providing walkers and joggers with a scenic backdrop. Yet the section that flows through Cleveland's Rockefeller Park remains boxed in by crumbling stone walls.
This year, a $2.5 million project to restore these portions of the Doan Brook will finally get started. The project will remove failing stone walls and concrete dams for nearly a half-mile, allowing the stream to flow more naturally... Read more >
This year, a $2.5 million project to restore these portions of the Doan Brook will finally get started. The project will remove failing stone walls and concrete dams for nearly a half-mile, allowing the stream to flow more naturally... Read more >
u.s. news & world report praises university hospitals
University Hospitals has announced that its hospitals received high ratings from both U.S. News & World Report and Thomson Reuters.
Four UH hospitals, including UH Case Medical Center, St. John Medical Center, UH Geauga Medical Center, and Southwest General Health Center, were included in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" metro area rankings.
"The new rankings recognize 622 hospitals in or near major cities with a record of high performance in... Read more >
Four UH hospitals, including UH Case Medical Center, St. John Medical Center, UH Geauga Medical Center, and Southwest General Health Center, were included in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals" metro area rankings.
"The new rankings recognize 622 hospitals in or near major cities with a record of high performance in... Read more >
Cleveland-based ChanTest has tested more than 20,000 compounds for hundreds of pharmaceutical and biotech companies around the world since its founding in 1998. Over the years, the company has also developed a cell optimization service. These advancements have helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop safer drugs for a variety of health-related issues.
ChanTest has now formed an agreement with Molecular Devices, a Sunnyvale, California, company, to further its i... Read more >
ChanTest has now formed an agreement with Molecular Devices, a Sunnyvale, California, company, to further its i... Read more >
MMPI, owner and operator of the forthcoming Medical Mart & Convention Center, stands to save $5 million over 14 years thanks to a newly signed contract with Cleveland Thermal. Rather than build its own on-site heating and cooling system, the mart and convention center will use heating and cooling energy provided by Cleveland Thermal.
Cleveland Thermal is a district energy supplier that serves about 125 commercial, institutional, municipal and federal buildings in Clev... Read more >
Cleveland Thermal is a district energy supplier that serves about 125 commercial, institutional, municipal and federal buildings in Clev... Read more >
Local food startups are growing by leaps and bounds in Cleveland. Whether it's urban farming or specialty food production, the ability of local entrepreneurs to affect change in the food industry seems limitless.
This Monday, April 4, 10 food entrepreneurs will gather at Great Lakes Brewing Co. to share the secrets of their success. A Local Food Cleveland event, the Local Food Startup Business Showcase looks at businesses that are helping the local food economy.
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This Monday, April 4, 10 food entrepreneurs will gather at Great Lakes Brewing Co. to share the secrets of their success. A Local Food Cleveland event, the Local Food Startup Business Showcase looks at businesses that are helping the local food economy.
... Read more >