Regional Economy

Who’s Hiring in CLE: Cleveland Play House, Tremont West, Salvation Army, 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.  
 
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Wahlburgers, Holden Forests & Gardens, Restoration Hardware, and more
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Cleveland Black Futures Fund announces nearly $2 million in grants to 49 organizations
The Black Futures Fund, which was started late last year to support Black-owned and Black-led organizations, has amassed more than $4.3 million. This week, $1.89 million was granted to 49 organizations in the first round. 
Oatey Co. hosting a job fair this weekend
Oatey Co. in Cleveland is hosting a job fair this weekend for all skill levels and all shifts.
One vision: MAGNET lays out blueprint for Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing future
Last week MAGNET announced the launch of “Make it Better: A Blueprint for Manufacturing in Northeast Ohio"—a vision to revitalize Northeast Ohio as a leader in high-tech smart manufacturing and creates thousands of new jobs.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Lake Erie Ink, Cleveland Restoration Society, Malley’s, 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, and how to apply.  
Emotional rollercoaster: Area restauranteurs optimistic about the future, but more help is needed
Cleveland’s bars and restaurants spent the last 15 months scrambling to survive, and even if the recent lifting of health orders brings a surge of business, the region’s restauranteurs will still be seeking help—financial and otherwise—in the coming months.

 
Surge: Armond Budish plans to pump resources into Central neighborhood in pilot program
In an effort to give underserved neighborhoods a boost, Cuyahoga County executive Armond Budish will launch the Neighborhood Surge program.
Historical charm: New campaign hopes to bring businesses, residents to Erieview District
Team NEO and the Downtown Cleveland Alliance (DCA) have launched a campaign to bring businesses, tenants, and overall activity to the newly-designated Erieview Historic District.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Cleveland VOTES, Botanical Garden, Near West Recreation, Heinen’s
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Spicing things up: Restauranteur Bebenroth is reinventing take out with Keep the Change Collective
After a dark year and making the decision to close Spice Kitchen + Bar, culinary innovator and restauranteur Ben Bebenroth has reinvented the takeout scene with Keep The Change Kitchen Collective.
Unified voices: New alliance will unite NEO arts community in diversity, equity, and inclusion
When it launches in June, the Assembly for the Arts collaborative will work to bring funding, diversity, and equity to Cleveland arts endeavors.
Who's hiring in CLE: St. Clair Superior CDC, Metroparks Zoo, Il Venetian, Humble Design
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Rooms to Let shifts from vacant homes to vacant storefronts in upcoming temporary art event
After taking 2020 off because of the coronavirus pandemic, Rooms to Let: CLE returns to Slavic Village this summer stronger that ever—this time with vacant storefronts and a full-blown arts celebration .
Photos: The 2021 NFL Draft in Cleveland
The 2021 NFL Draft came to Cleveland this past weekend, and FreshWater managing photographer Bob Perkoski captured some of the highlights in this photo essay.
Who’s Hiring in CLE: NFL Draft jobs, Pizza Whirl, Punch Bowl Social, and more
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Team players: Cleveland Innovation District is a group effort for local healthcare investment
By working together as a team in the Cleveland Innovation District, the five big local healthcare providers and educators can bring jobs, investment, and breakthrough technologies to the region. 
Ruth Ratner Miller Awards to honor DCA Ambassadors, celebrate downtown projects
The Downtown Cleveland Alliance will host its 22nd annual Ruth Ratner Miller Awards to recognize significant contributions to the forward momentum and improvement of Downtown Cleveland.
 
Who’s Hiring in CLE: Metroparks, Holden Fresh Fork, Punch Bowl Social, and more
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Nine groups receive COVID-19 Rapid Response Funds; three get CARES Act Homeless Taskforce funds
Greater Cleveland COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund awards $803,395 in grants, as well as $1,860,516 in CARES Act funds to combat homelessness.