Economy

The Next Big Thing: Millennials, Mobility, Advertising

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Fri, 05/30/2008 - 16:23.

Here are two interesting articles outlining next generation enterprise opportunities focused on the Millennial market, the trend toward higher levels of mobility, and advertising and communication. Don't think in actual terms of "next generation" because the market is already here!

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Non-Collaborative Behavior = Ohio agreement to join Great Lakes water plan stalls again

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Thu, 05/29/2008 - 23:27.

Single agendas have no place in large scale collaborations that engage multi-state agreements and alignment of resources. The cost is high: time investment (just think of calculating one Governor and that Office's staff time, then multiply by eight states), tried patience, and a splintering of camps generating what Jack Ricchiuto calls, "shadow conversations" deteriorating future interest in the next collaboration opportunity. Worse yet, people act as if we have time. What do citizens have to say about this? Is this efficient and productive? What's your take on this?

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Midtown Brews: Essential Footing: Our County-Wide Land Bank

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Wed, 05/28/2008 - 12:42.

Essential Footing: Our County-Wide Land Bank With Meet The Bloggers

Conversation topics:

  • The County-Wide Land Bank
  • Housing Foreclosures
  • Vacant Properties

Guests:

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Mobile digital gaming: Something new from Bob Sopko

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Tue, 05/27/2008 - 10:04.

Here's a note I just received from Bob Sopko, Strategic Technology Alliance, Case:

.."I've been working on this for a number of months.  Here's a release we sent out last week.  You may find it of interest.  Ad supported mobile games.
 
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Front Page Dream Factory

Submitted by Roldo on Tue, 05/27/2008 - 07:43.

Anybody can dream dreams. They don’t deserve big headlines on the front page of our only daily newspaper.

So will the Plain Dealer please stop acting as the public relations outlet of downtown developer  dreams! I know that we all want to hear “good news” about our economic progress. However, “good news” that never seems to materialize is “bad news.”

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Cleveland Arts Prize

Submitted by lmcshane on Mon, 05/26/2008 - 11:58.
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That's right--the time is upon us, again.  Mark your calendars for June 26th!

Location

Cleveland Play House Cleveland, OH
United States

IF ONLY RTA...

Submitted by Roldo on Fri, 05/23/2008 - 12:20.

Now that we have $4 a gallon gasoline upon us maybe we should look at what could have been if only…

If only our Regional Transit System had concentrated on being a system that had as its main aim the transit dependent, not to mention our environmental needs.

Regional networking key to future economy, ECIDC speaker says

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 16:19.

Here's a press release on Ed Morrison's recent presentation in Illinois:

..." Sunday, May 18, 2008 10:59 PM CDT
Regional networking key to future economy, ECIDC speaker says

By BILL LAIR, Managing Editor
blair [at] jg-tc [dot] com

The challenge for civic leaders today is figuring out how to forecast the future workplace needs of the country.

Ed Morrison, an economic policy adviser for the Purdue center for Regional Development, said people spend too much energy placing blame on economic problems instead of planning for improvements.

Morrison was the featured speaker at the nine-county East Central Illinois Development Corporation’s Annual Dinner and BESI Awards on Thursday in Effingham.

The BESI awards went to Jim Ryan of Marshall, John Inyart of Charleston and to the Journal Gazette/Times-Courier for their achievements in business ethics and social involvement.

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What do you know about "The E. C."?

Submitted by Evelyn Kiefer on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 14:22.

East Cleveland does not have a historical society like Westlake or a popular annual home tour like Ohio City, but it should. So for now, I am founding the online East Cleveland Historical Society on Realneo. Please feel free to join. There is no membership fee. Membership only requires that you share your knowledge and research.

Learning by Example: Smaller Indiana

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Thu, 05/22/2008 - 08:16.

First, a bit of explanation:
Over the last several months I have posted here about Smaller Indiana, an online and f2f community based in Indy and lead by Pay Coyle, and others. The intent of Smaller Indiana is to make "creative people and innovative ideas easier to find. This is the place for you to share your ideas and engage with Indiana's most creative and inspired souls...working together to build community,culture and commerce."

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ELEGANT FUNK: Accelerating a Creative Culture

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Wed, 05/21/2008 - 08:32.

Pat Coyle, leader in our colleague community Smaller Indiana, just sent along this notice about how they are accelerating creativity in the online and face-to-face community. It serves as a good and replicable model - a "how to"  embed creative positive activity. To learn more, build your connections, and contribute, join by visiting smallerindiana.com

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Evolutionary Biology

Submitted by lmcshane on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 13:10.
Awhile back, Roldo mentioned that the newspaper still has relevance. Today, this article proves it.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Broadband, revitalization, socio- and economic development..and the need for Civic Designed Public Policy

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 08:07.

The Center for Rural Pennsylvania published today research directly linking the success of  broadband to socio- and economic revitalization, and the need for innovative public policy. The  design of flexible, resilient public policy will happen with high levels of civic engagement guiding local municipal government. A combo of collaborative leadership and community strengths.

Parade Camp

Submitted by lmcshane on Mon, 05/19/2008 - 09:03.
05/21/2008 - 10:01
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Join your neighborhood community ARTS center for costume-making, dance & music that will be presented for thousands at the Cleveland Museum of Art’s Parade the Circle Celebration! Special guest artist, Trinidad Carnaval artist, Michael Guy James, leads the group, and is joined by artists from around the world and around the corner--including the Passport Project Global Dance & Music Collective.

 

Location

Passport Project
12803 Buckeye Rd. 44120
Cleveland, OH
United States

Intel, Grameen Announce Partnership

Submitted by Betsey Merkel on Sun, 05/18/2008 - 21:52.

Intel and Grameen announced a new partnership today, using new tools to lift poverty and build enterprise.

Two of our Midtown Wednesdays Civic Forums at Myers University in the summer of 2006 were lead by two leaders from Africa, Masalakulangwa Mabula and Kudzai Shava. We learned about shared challenges and solutions..the same in Tanzania as in Cleveland urban commuities, we are just separated by an ocean.

What is our opportunity to replicate this model here in Northeast Ohio and elevate a 20 year history of deep poverty? Here's the announcement:

Sunday, May. 18, 2008

Intel, Grameen Announce Joint Business Venture to Fuel Social and Economic Development Opportunities Empowered by Technology

http://www.centredaily.com/business/technology/story/601759.html

Citing Public-Private Collaborations as Crucial to Achieving Scalable Impact in Developing Countries, Intel Chairman Unveils Collaboration with NetHope during WCIT 2008 Keynote

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Addressing the World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT) 2008, Intel Corporation Chairman Craig Barrett announced that Intel Capital and Grameen Trust will form a business venture dedicated to social and economic development. Also during his opening-day keynote, Barrett announced collaboration with NetHope and demonstrated a new Aid Station device designed to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in their health care, disaster relief and economic growth efforts.

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Choosing Wisely

Submitted by metroparks muse on Sun, 05/18/2008 - 06:23.

"Let's start with these... is the Metroparks a well run and effective organization, with good leadership, and how are they funded and is that well spent? .."

 

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Marc Dann fiasco

Submitted by lmcshane on Sun, 05/18/2008 - 03:37.

What a waste of potential and so typical of our leadership.  Sheryl Harris again proves she is one of the most balanced voices out there.

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No bill from Fred Nance

Submitted by Roldo on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 14:41.

Some people just must have too much money.

Fred Nance of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey hasn’t submitted a bill yet to Cuyahoga County for his work on the $900 million deal for a medical mart and convention center. He’s the county’s lawyer on these matters.

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O'Malley & the Deal that led to downfall

Submitted by Roldo on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:43.

I walked into the City Council hearing room in mid-2001, to find one-time Mayor Michael White’s nemesis Pat O’Malley sitting with a number of suits in a nearly empty room. O’Malley was the County Recorder at the time.

Having known O’Malley as a once progressive/aggressive Council member and foe of Mayor Michael White, it made for an amusing sight for me. I asked him pointedly what he was doing sitting there with a team of suits. I suspected nothing good.

RENT Party

Submitted by lmcshane on Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:07.
05/17/2008 - 11:00
05/17/2008 - 20:00
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Celebrate knowledge with music, poetry and a wealth of reading choices.  

THIS SATURDAY, May 17th--AFTER SHOPPING FOR BODY FOOD AT THE WEST SIDE MARKET--SHOP FOR MIND FOOD!!!

Location

Bookstore on West 25th St
1921 West 25 44113
Cleveland, OH
United States

Fighting Dinosaurs? Lead Poisoning and Urban Redevelopment

Submitted by Norm Roulet on Thu, 05/15/2008 - 14:07.

Cleveland Natural History Museum

If these are average Clevelanders, living in older urban neighborhoods like around University Circle their entire lives, they have been lead poisoned, perhaps severely. Thursday morning, May 22nd, join 100s of NEOs leaders concerned with our community's health, intelligence, safety and economy meeting at the Cleveland Natural History Museum for a free breakfast, keynote discussion and breakout sessions about lead poisoning and urban redevelopment. I guarantee you will leave this brief event with a completely realigned understanding of the core barriers to the success of our urban neighborhoods, leading to better planning for a healthy, effective region in the future.

Any Eco-Friendly Dry Cleaners in Cleveland?

Submitted by Evelyn Kiefer on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 22:42.

Hopefully after this week I will be able to put my sweaters and other wool clothes away until next fall. I have a large pile of items ready to go to the dry cleaner but I know the perchloroethelene most dry cleaners use is bad for the environment and bad for my family. What are the alternatives? I have already reduced the number of dry clean only garments in my wardrobe, but many vintage items require dry cleaning.

THE DISADVANTAGED TRIANGLE SOLUTION! MORE ASPHALT!

Submitted by Martha Eakin on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 12:14.

Clearly University Circle wheels are squeaking and the PD has agreed to be an unquestioning amplifier. A couple weeks ago there was a spate of articles/editorials and then readers were  given a break, but now the pd is  back at it…”We got to have it- that Opportunity Corridor- we just gotta."  After all, “important people” want it.

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Which Ward would you consolidate first?

Submitted by lmcshane on Wed, 05/14/2008 - 10:14.
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