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Hundreds of Northeast Ohioans bike to work downtown. Many more surelywould, but for the challenges that present themselves upon arrival --like parking and, well, sweating. But next year the city will have ananswer to those deterrents: The Bike Rack, set to open next spring inthe ground level of the parking garage at East 4th and High streets,between Harry Buffalo restaurant and Quicken Loans Arena. Ground wasbroken there in late October.
Modeled on bike stations in Europe... Read more >
Modeled on bike stations in Europe... Read more >
cle int'l film fest snags academy grant
Earlier this week, the Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF) announced that its "Women of the World" program, films made by women or about women empowerment, was the recipient of a $20,000 grant from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The CIFF is one of 30 U.S Film Festivals to receive this funding in the 2011 calendar year.
Debuting in 2008 at the 32nd CIFF, the "Women of the World" program continues to grow in popularity, thanks in part to sponsors... Read more >
Debuting in 2008 at the 32nd CIFF, the "Women of the World" program continues to grow in popularity, thanks in part to sponsors... Read more >
What can we do with what we already have? That simple question drives two movements that are rapidly gaining momentum and reshaping Cleveland: urban farming and deconstruction -- because, for better or worse, land and condemned buildings are plentiful. In the same glass-half-full spirit, some local artists are turning to items that would otherwise have ended up in landfills to change perceptions about "trash," and perhaps spawn a new industry.
As the playful name hints, P... Read more >
As the playful name hints, P... Read more >
It's taken several months, but Vicky Poole says she's finally getting ahandle on what will grow well in a mall. Herbs, for one thing.
Poole is co-owner of Gardens Under Glass, the innovative urban hydroponic farm, market and experiment under the magnificent glass ceilings of Galleria at Erieviewon East 9th Street. The growing began last winter. Poole recently addedthe Re-Source Center, selling related products from local vendors, someof whom, like A Piece of Cleveland,spe... Read more >
Poole is co-owner of Gardens Under Glass, the innovative urban hydroponic farm, market and experiment under the magnificent glass ceilings of Galleria at Erieviewon East 9th Street. The growing began last winter. Poole recently addedthe Re-Source Center, selling related products from local vendors, someof whom, like A Piece of Cleveland,spe... Read more >
The recession would seem to provide businesses with a ready and compelling excuse not to consider investing in something like solar power. But Cleveland-based Kalman & Pabst Photo Group looked at it another way: There are substantial federal and state tax incentives available for investing in the green technology, and they probably won't last forever.
K&P, a commercial photo studio whose clients include Progressive and Arhaus, recently hired Bold Alternatives, of ... Read more >
K&P, a commercial photo studio whose clients include Progressive and Arhaus, recently hired Bold Alternatives, of ... Read more >
In a spirit reminiscent of progressive outposts like Seattle, Cleveland is becoming a national leader in deconstruction, a movement that treats vacant homes across the region not as an eyesore but a post-natural resource.
Want a crash course on recent and future Downtown development? Check out this brilliant and compelling video commissioned by Downtown Cleveland Alliance that highlights the hundreds of millions of dollars in recent development, including higher education, performing arts, residential and commercial.
Credit goes to Fusion Filmworks, TWIST Creative and Ante Up, which composed the gripping score.
Credit goes to Fusion Filmworks, TWIST Creative and Ante Up, which composed the gripping score.
slashfood says our urban farms take root
Slashfood, a popular online magazine devoted to food and drink, recently touted Cleveland's efforts to combat health, economic and foreclosure problems by launching multiple urban farming projects.
Citing the just-announced $1.1 million pilot program to fund the Cleveland Urban Agriculture Incubator Project, the writer notes that "Cleveland is planting seeds to counter the serious problems of obesity, food deserts and urban blight."
Supported by the USDA, the Cit... Read more >
Citing the just-announced $1.1 million pilot program to fund the Cleveland Urban Agriculture Incubator Project, the writer notes that "Cleveland is planting seeds to counter the serious problems of obesity, food deserts and urban blight."
Supported by the USDA, the Cit... Read more >
baltimore sun salutes symphony's new initiative
Last week we helped spread the word about the Cleveland Orchestra's new Center for Future Audiences, launched with a gift of $20 million from the Maltz Family Foundation. This week, it seems, word is spreading across the national classical music landscape.
Writing in the Baltimore Sun, classical music critic Tim Smith reports, "There's enough bad news in the classical music business that any good news seems extra good. So it is with word from the Cleveland Orchestra, whic... Read more >
Writing in the Baltimore Sun, classical music critic Tim Smith reports, "There's enough bad news in the classical music business that any good news seems extra good. So it is with word from the Cleveland Orchestra, whic... Read more >
It's not a sports championship, but in some ways it's just as big. Lastweek a consortium of some of the wealthiest banks and foundations inthe world announced that Cleveland would receive major support forinnovative developments that will create hundreds of new jobs wherethey're needed most.
The Integration Initiative, by the New York-based Living Citiesphilanthropic collaborative, will pump almost $15 million in grants,loans and targeted investments into Cleveland. One o... Read more >
The Integration Initiative, by the New York-based Living Citiesphilanthropic collaborative, will pump almost $15 million in grants,loans and targeted investments into Cleveland. One o... Read more >
The marriage of high-tech design and high-end dining is proving a win-win for diners, local restaurateurs and Epstein Design Partners, a Shaker Square-based design firm.
The next time you go shopping at the Galleria at Erieview, you may find an innovative product instead of a new sweater. The Manufacturing Mart at the Galleria has been established as a permanent showcase for marketing industrial companies and products and as an accessible venue for buying, selling and networking.
Created by Capital of Know-How, a recently launched, Cleveland-based industrial marketing services company, the Manufacturing Mart at the Galleria will offer per... Read more >
Created by Capital of Know-How, a recently launched, Cleveland-based industrial marketing services company, the Manufacturing Mart at the Galleria will offer per... Read more >
There seems to be no stopping Aclara RF Systems from growing and adding jobs in Northeast Ohio. Last year, the Beachwood-based company moved to a larger facility in Solon. So far in 2010, Aclara RF Systems has hired 25 new people to prepare for the release of its Acendant Network, a multipurpose wide-area network (WAN) that manages data between utilities, diverse networks and devices. Aclara's 2011 budget allows for even more hirings next year.
Aclara RF Systems is an arm... Read more >
Aclara RF Systems is an arm... Read more >
When it comes to real estate, Howard Grandon believes in second chances. That's why he's transforming a former illicit nightclub in Detroit Shoreway into market-rate apartments and storefronts, which he hopes will continue to breathe new life into an old neighborhood.
The day after the Cavaliers' exciting upset of the reigning championBoston Celtics, Cavs owner Dan Gilbert celebrated by announcing a newcommitment to his adopted city: He's bringing his Detroit-based Bizdom U program to Cleveland.
Bizdom U is a non-profit "boot camp" for entrepreneurs established byGilbert in his native Detroit in 2007. Participants receive four to sixmonths of intensive training in marketing, sales, finance and otherfundamentals, all at no charge. Durin... Read more >
Bizdom U is a non-profit "boot camp" for entrepreneurs established byGilbert in his native Detroit in 2007. Participants receive four to sixmonths of intensive training in marketing, sales, finance and otherfundamentals, all at no charge. Durin... Read more >
cleveland: the anatomy of a dealmaking community
In the latest issue of The Deal, Cleveland earns major real estate and attention for its remarkably robust deal-making environment. In a multi-feature special report titled: The Anatomy of a Dealmaking Community, numerous Cleveland companies get major props.
The magazine poses the rhetorical question: "How do deals get done in America?" And answers it with: "This once-powerful industrial center boasts a vibrant network of advisers and investors. This is how it works."
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The magazine poses the rhetorical question: "How do deals get done in America?" And answers it with: "This once-powerful industrial center boasts a vibrant network of advisers and investors. This is how it works."
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cleveland state university ranks second in US for fulbrights
This year, Cleveland State University produced the second most Fulbright scholars in the nation, matching George Washington University, University of North Carolina and University of Florida, all of which produced six Fulbright scholars for the 2010-2011 academic year.
Coming in third place with five Fulbrights were Harvard University and Stanford University.
"This is a significant accomplishment for CSU because it demonstrates our commitment to expanding the Uni... Read more >
Coming in third place with five Fulbrights were Harvard University and Stanford University.
"This is a significant accomplishment for CSU because it demonstrates our commitment to expanding the Uni... Read more >
How is it possible that hip Tremont has gone all this time without avintage shop? Whatever the explanation, the oversight has been remediedwith the opening of Deering Vintage at 2678 W. 14th St. (formerly Kelly Randall Gallery).
"It just seems like an exciting place to be right now," says ownerCynthia Deering, who owned Suite Lorain, at West 69th and Lorain, for20 years before selling in March. Development in Detroit Shoreway tothe north had resulted in Lorain becoming a ... Read more >
"It just seems like an exciting place to be right now," says ownerCynthia Deering, who owned Suite Lorain, at West 69th and Lorain, for20 years before selling in March. Development in Detroit Shoreway tothe north had resulted in Lorain becoming a ... Read more >
Nine square dice adds up to 54 sides, making them ideal for displaying a full deck of cards: 52 regular cards plus two jokers. Lakewood's Heartland Consumer Products is betting that its unique new dice/card game, Square Shooters, will be a hit when it is finally unveiled before this year's holiday season.
The award-winning Square Shooters uses the dice as a twist on traditional card games, including poker, rummy and a bevy of original and challenging games. Heartland Co... Read more >
The award-winning Square Shooters uses the dice as a twist on traditional card games, including poker, rummy and a bevy of original and challenging games. Heartland Co... Read more >
Some things do get better with age. GrafTech International has been a part of Cleveland's manufacturing scene for 130 years. The producer of advanced carbon and graphite materials has stayed current with the times and technology to stay viable and profitable.
GrafTech, which among other things produces a micro-thin, flexible graphite used to dissipate heat on everything from laptops to flat-screen TVs, saw its nets sales increase 55 percent year-over-year in the third qua... Read more >
GrafTech, which among other things produces a micro-thin, flexible graphite used to dissipate heat on everything from laptops to flat-screen TVs, saw its nets sales increase 55 percent year-over-year in the third qua... Read more >