The national small business movement, Independent We Stand, announced earlier this week the quarterfinalists of the 2016 Independent We Stand “America’s Main Streets” contest. The list of just 25 cities includes Cedar Lee Business District in Cleveland Heights.

Per the release from Independent We Stand, "As the lifeblood of our cities and towns, Main Streets play an important role in the long-term success of communities and help build a sense of place. Independent We Stand invites the public to vote for their favorite quarterfinalist and move a deserving Main Street one step closer to the grand prize of $25,000."

"Should Cedar Lee receive enough votes to become the grand prize winner of $25,000, the funds will be used for new pilot programs aimed at filling vacant storefronts in the Cedar Lee Business District of Cleveland Heights," added Andrea Turner, managing editor of FutureHeights, in a statement. "There are only two quarterfinalists in Ohio; Cedar Lee is the only one in Northeast Ohio."

Vote for Cedar Lee up to once a day here. Voting continues through May 29. Winners will be announced June 3.