Regional Economy

Northern Ohio Recovery Association to distribute Thanksgiving turkeys, produce next week
The Northern Ohio Recovery Association will host a Thanksgiving open pantry on Monday, Nov. 15.
Bus drivers: Greater Cleveland RTA wants you at its career day this Saturday
The Greater Cleveland RTA is hosting a special Bus Driver Career Day this Saturday,  at the West Park Rapid Station.
Who’s Hiring the #CLE: Near West Partners, Lago, Oatey, and more
Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for.  
Building community: University Settlement continues its Broadway Rising vision
From a new home for University Settlement and lots of affordable housing, to lead abatement and removal of asthma triggers, the Broadway Rising project in Slavic Village is on the move to improving one of Cleveland's poorest neighborhoods.
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: NEO SoJo, City of Cleveland Heights, NLDP, Cleveland Play House
Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for.  
Making connections: Cleveland takes aim at digital divide
We're living in a digital age, but there continues to be a growing divergence between the haves and have-nots, with those who have internet access those who do not. DigitalC is trying to close that digital divide.
Working together: OhioMeansJobs, Dave’s Markets team up to help residents find jobs, get training
OhioMeansJobsǀCleveland-Cuyahoga County has partnered with Dave’s Markets to hold Community Outreach events in Dave’s stores throughout October to help job seekers find training and employment. Find out where to catch the events here.
 
Help wanted: Driftwood lures employees with good pay, perks, and a progressive work culture
With more than 450 open positions at Driftwood Hospitality's restaurants, catering business, and concessions business, owner Chris Hodgson is offering some nice work perks to draw interested applicants. 
Central neighborhood residents react to 'surge' of support plans
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish and other local politicians caught an earful when they gathered at a shopping plaza in Cleveland’s Central neighborhood in mid-August to discuss ideas around the funding “surge” to address poverty and inequity.
Cuyahoga County partners with DigitalC to grow internet in Central as part of Budish surge
Cuyahoga County Executive Armond Budish announced a major project last week to expand wireless internet access to approximately 70% of Cleveland’s Central neighborhood, and provide Internet equipment to 500 of 2,500 households.
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Restoration Society, Metroparks, Lincoln Electric, and more
Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for.  
 
Northern Ohio Recovery Association to give out free produce, backpacks on Friday
The Northern Ohio Recovery Association will be hosting an open fruit and vegetable pantry on Friday at its facilities in Slavic Village.
Colfax Family Homes in Kinsman reaches halfway mark in completion, celebrates with ribbon cutting
With half of the 36 affordable housing homes built in the Colfax development, Burten, Bell Carr is ready to celebrate with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Malley’s Chocolates, Holden Arboretum, St. Clair Superior CDC, and more
Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for.
 
Catching a lift: Church van program helps give workers a boost out of poverty
One of the more intractable problems facing manufacturers is the mismatch between the location of jobs and where entry-level workers live. Many low-income and Black workers live in Cleveland and don’t own cars, but many jobs are in the suburbs, far from public transportation. 
 
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Slavic Village Development, Humble Design, Metroparks Zoo, Pizza Whirl
Need a job? Check out the latest edition of FreshWater Cleveland's “Who’s Hiring” series, where we feature growing companies with open positions, what they’re looking for.
Bouncing back: What should Northeast Ohio’s economic recovery look like? Come tell us on July 29
Come join the NEO SoJo group for our Common Ground listening event to talk about the region's economic recovery and the child tax credit.
Farmers markets, nutrition assistance programs serve as oases in Cleveland's food deserts
Many Northeast Ohio farmers’ markets not only stayed open last year during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also expanded access to Produce Perks, EBT and other nutrition assistance programs. Their aim is to help those in need while gaining customers at the same time.
Happy Birthday Cleveland: In 225 years, we’ve had our moments
Cleveland celebrates it 225th birthday on Thursday. Things have changed a lot in the city since 1796, so Grant Segall takes a look at some of the milestone moments throughout our history.
Lift Every Voice: St. Luke’s Foundation launches platform to measure impact, give residents power
The St. Luke's Foundation is giving residents in the Woodhill, Buckeye-Shaker, and Mount Pleasant neighborhoods a voice in grantmaking and neighborhood services with its Lift Every Voice platform.