----December 2011 AD 12.14.11-----
SPONSORED:Giving back has always been part of our culture in the Cleveland Plus region. That is why The United Way, Alcoholics Anonymous and many other well known service organizations were created right here. Learn more about how philanthropic organizations are working to better Northeast Ohio’s community by visiting ThePlus.us
----December 2011 VIDEO 12.07.11-----
How Philanthropy Can Be A Player
Foundations and philanthropic funders usually support human services, the arts and education.
But in the Cleveland Plus region, a groundbreaking collaborative philanthropic effort called The Fund for our Economic Future has been seeding our region's economic strengths and moving the needle where private enterprise hasn't.
Listen to Dave Abbott, Executive Director of The George Gund Foundation and the Chairman of The Fund, as he talks about this unique region-wide philanthropic strategy.
----November 2011 AD 11.09.11-----
SPONSORED:The Cleveland Plus region is a global leader in the polymer sector. Once known as the "Rubber Capital," Akron and Northeast Ohio have transitioned to become a major player in the polymer field. Led by first-rate universities and corporations, Northeast Ohio is now Polymer Valley USA. Learn more at ThePlus.us
----November 2011 VIDEO 11.02.11-----
Akron Leads in Polymers
If there's one word that describes Akron these days, it's not rubber... it's plastics! The polymer field has been blowing up in the Cleveland Plus region for decades because of our high concentration of universities and corporations such as PolyOne, Goodyear, Goodrich and dozens of highly specialized startups.
With the Goodyear Polymer Center at the University of Akron as a backdrop, listen to Dan Loepp, the Editor of Plastics News, based right here in Cle+, as he talks about why our region has such a competitive advantage in this important industry, and how Akron has transformed itself into a global leader. Watch the video here.
----October 2011 AD 10.12.11-----
SPONSORED:As Northeast Ohio's economy grows and diversifies, new positions are being created throughout The Plus region. Through collaborative efforts, colleges, universities, corporations and economic development groups are helping to connect employees with new skills and opportunities to meet the growing demands of the region's economy. Learn more by visiting www.ThePlus.us.
----October 2011 VIDEO #1) 10.05.11-----
No one is more articulate on how our region is aggressively retooling for the opportunities of the 21st Century than Dr. Roy Church, president of Lorain County Community College.
Listen to Dr. Church as he talks about how LCCC and others prepare the Cleveland Plus workforce to take on the thousands of available jobs in the region, and how they collaborate with area corporations to customize training programs. Get more information at http://www.ThePlus.us.
----September 2011 VIDEO #3) 09.28.11-----
These days, you need all the help you can get to land the job of your dreams and develop in your career. Meet Jaroslav Zita, born in Prague and educated in the Cleveland Plus region, where he now teaches and works with at-risk youth. He's living his dream, and credits his international background and travel with helping him to succeed. Find out more about how the Cleveland Plus region is playing a role in the global economy by visiting www.ThePlus.us.
----September 2011 VIDEO #2) 09.21.11-----
Let's face it. We live in an increasingly global economy, and the sooner we become accustomed to working with our overseas partners, the more competitive we'll become.
Watch the video as Cleveland Plus correspondent KK Derbyshire talks with the globe trotting Lyndsey Nagy about her time spent in Mexico and Spain, and how that experience is already helping her meet her career goals. http://www.ThePlus.us.
----September 2011 AD 09.14.11-----
SPONSORED:As Northeast Ohio works to transform its economy, it is becoming a major player in the global market. From international business attraction efforts to a global welcome center, the Cleveland Plus region is looking to play a leading role in the world's economy. For more on this topic, visit www.ThePlus.us.
----September 2011 VIDEO #1) 09.07.11-----
The Northeast Ohio region competes globally with other major regions worldwide. And according to Bernardine van Kessel, director of international business attraction for Team Northeast Ohio, the Cleveland Plus region competes quite favorably with it's strategy of focusing on its strength in industry sectors such as polymers, biomedical and advanced energy.
Watch the video and learn about the advantageous tax changes in the state of Ohio, and find out what Bernardine brags about when she conducts site visits in the Cleveland Plus region. http://www.ThePlus.us.
----August 2011 AD 08.10.11-----
SPONSORED:Foodies across the nation agree, Northeast Ohio is a prime culinary destination! With an array of inspiring restaurateurs, innovative food trucks and cutting edge pop-up restaurants, The Plus region is indeed a culinary hot spot. To learn more about Northeast Ohio's foodie culture, visit www.theplus.us.
----August 2011 VIDEO #1) 08.03.11-----
Meet Chris Hodgson, owner of two gourmet food trucks in Northeast Ohio: Dim and Den Sum, and his new Hodge Podge truck, which is featured on the new season of Food Network's Great Food Truck Race.
Learn why he returned to Cleveland to start his booming business after studying at Le Cordon Bleu and cooking for the best chefs in the country.
And find out why NEO is receiving so much praise nationally as a destination for food and fine cuisine. Watch the video here. ThePlus.us.
----July 2011 VIDEO #2) 07.20.11-----
VIDEO: JumpStart's Economic Impact on NEO and BeyondFind Out What Makes NEO an Economic Development Model for the Nation
John Dearborn, President of JumpStart tells us about his stimulating experience with President Obama during his visit to Cleveland this spring, and how JumpStart is being used as an economic development model for the nation. He also shares some surprising facts about why NEO has such a fertile and resourceful entrepreneurial atmosphere. Watch the video here. Learn more about economic development in Northeast Ohio here: ThePlus.us
----July 2011 AD 07.13.11-----
SPONSORED:Entrepreneurialism runs deep in Northeast Ohio. That is why eight companies started by entrepreneurs between 1859 and 1921 still employ over 60,000 people in Ohio. The same entrepreneurial spirit that created some of our nation's largest corporations lives on in the innovative thought-leaders found throughout NEO. Learn more at www.theplus.us.
----July 2011 VIDEO #1) 07.06.11-----
VIDEO: Youngstown Business Incubator as a Technology HubDriving Economic Development by Attracting World-Class Start Ups to NEO
Jim Cossler, CEO and Chief Evangelist of the Youngstown Business Incubator talks about how his organization is attracting technology start ups to NEO. He also shares some insight on recent early stage technology businesses as well as some stellar success stories. Discover what makes Youngstown a unique place that is full of resources for early stage technology companies. Watch the video here. Learn more about economic development in Northeast Ohio here: ThePlus.us
----June 2011 VIDEO #2) 06.15.11-----
Terry Stewart, President & CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame + Museum talks about the massive economic impact of the worldwide brand of the Rock Hall, the induction ceremonies hosted in the Cleveland Plus region every three years, and the upcoming Rock Hall Archives, as well as how Cleveland's most famous landmark fits into the $2 billion of new projects in the region, such as the Casino and the Medical Mart. Watch the video here.
Learn more about economic development in Northeast Ohio here: ThePlus.us
----June 2011 AD 06.08.11-----
SPONSORED:29 Million People Can't Be Wrong! Northeast Ohio boasts a thriving tourism sector, which draws more than 29 million visitors each year! In fact, the tourism industry is the region's fourth largest employer, supporting more than 170,000 jobs. In total, tourism provides a $13.9 billion impact. To learn more about tourism in The Plus, visit www.ThePlus.us.
----June 2011 VIDEO #1) 06.01.11-----
VIDEO: The Economic Impact of the Casinos in NEOCreating Jobs While Connecting the Casino with Other NEO Attractions
Marcus Glover, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Horseshoe Casino Cleveland, explains the scope of the development of the downtown Casino, how it will impact job creation both in the Casino and in the area at large, and its effect on the increase of tourism as visitors come to Cleveland in search of a good time. He also describes what efforts are under way connect with existing NEO attraction, like the Rock Hall, and major new developments as well. The Horseshoe Casino in downtown Cleveland is one of a number of new economic development projects, such as the Medical Mart and the Flats East Bank Project, that are helping to transform Northeast Ohio. Watch the video here. Learn more about economic development in Northeast Ohio here: ThePlus.us
----May 2011 VIDEO #2) 05.04.11-----
VIDEO: Feeding The Food Deserts
The New Agrarian Center in Oberlin
A food desert is created in the inner city when the only food available for residents is expensive, high-calorie processed fast food or convenience store snacks. Students at Oberlin College started composting their waste and growing fresh vegetables in the hopes of offering fresh food not only to university students, but to residents of nearby inner city Cleveland.
Sandy Kish Jordan, executive director of The New Agrarian Center in Oberlin (Lorain County), Ohio talks about how the CityFresh program has grown to serve over 20 urban neighborhoods with a weekly "share" of fresh produce from not only the George Jones Farm, but other local farms within just a few miles of the city center. ThePlus.us.
----May 2011 AD 05.11.11-----
SPONSORED:Strategically located between the grain belt and Eastern markets, Ohio and The Plus region represent a hub for agriculture and food processing – in fact agriculture and food processing contribute $93 billion to Ohio's economy! For more on the exciting developments taking place in The Plus' agriculture sector, please visit www.ThePlus.us.
----May 2011 VIDEO #1) 05.04.11-----
VIDEO: The Vineyards of Chateau Hough
A Winery in Cleveland's Inner City
Mansfield Frazier is not a farmer. But when he considered how to reclaim vacant land across the street from the house he built on Hough Avenue in Cleveland's inner city, he realized that grapes offered the highest yield per acre. Plus, with a team of advisers, he's tapped a nearby halfway house for help with the labor, and plugged into the surging urban farm movement.
Next, he's planning to remove surrounding buildings and install a state-of-the-art Bio-Cellar project to safely grow crops year-round in a controlled environment. He's already got buyers for his products, whether the first harvest in 2013 turns out to be an award-winning vintage or a high quality vinegar. ThePlus.us.
----APRIL 2011 VIDEO #2) 04.20.11-----
VIDEO: CardioInsight Finds Success
Started Up in Grad School at CWRU
Co-founder Dr. Charu Ramanathan got a great idea in graduate school at Case Western Reserve University. Now, with the help of the bioscience community in Cleveland Plus, CardioInsight are in residence at BioEnterprise and have just scored some major investment funding for their heart monitoring device. With top docs, expertise and talent in the Cleveland Plus region, plus great schools and a short commute, Charu and the CardioInsight team are living their dream. Watch the video here. Learn more about Northeast Ohio's biomedical industry here: ThePlus.us
-----APRIL 2011 AD 04.13.11-----
SPONSORED: Northeast Ohio is the Medical Capital With more than 600 medical-related organizations, 27 accredited colleges and universities, 480,000 healthcare and bioscience workers as well as some of the world's top medical device manufacturers, The Plus region is a biomedical hub. To learn more about Northeast Ohio's biomedical industry please visit www.theplus.us.
----APRIL 2011 VIDEO #1) 04.06.11-----
VIDEO: BioScience is #1 in Cleveland Plus Region
Industry Tops All Others in Jobs
The vision for BioEnterprise was to leverage the Cleveland Plus region's natural strengths in the biosciences and biomedical research, encouraging start-ups, spin-offs and the jobs. Now, they lead all other industries in terms of jobs in our region. President and CEO Baiju Shah explains how the region has grown, and how Cleveland Plus has become a world-wide leader in the medical industry. Watch the video here. Learn more about Northeast Ohio's biomedical industry here: ThePlus.us
----MAR 2011 VIDEO #2) 03.16.11-----
Lionel Batty, Vice President of Corporate Research and Development for GrafTech International, helps put this Cleveland-based company's graphite products into a wide array of industrial and consumer products: everything from steel mill electrodes to laptop computers and iPhones.
Watch the video here. For more information, visit ThePlus.us.
-----MAR 2011 AD 03.09.11-----
SPONSORED: Manufacturing Is Alive And Well! As NEO grows and diversifies its economy, its thriving manufacturing base is playing a key role. While much has been said about manufacturing's decline, in reality, Northeast Ohio is enjoying its highest levels of manufacturing output. Learn more about advanced manufacturing in The Plus at www.ThePlus.us
----MAR 2011 VIDEO #1) 03.02.11-----
Jim Graham, President of the United Auto Workers Local 1112, understands that his union and their workers live in a different world than their predecessors. Gone is the adversarial posture, replaced with collaboration, cooperation and shared responsibility, resulting in General Motors deciding to build the Chevy Cruze at the Lordstown plant in NEO's Mahoning Valley, employing thousands of skilled workers.
Watch the video here. For more information, visit ThePlus.us.
-----FEB 2011 AD 02.23.11-----
SPONSORED: Cle+ has tomorrow's power Northeast Ohio boasts tremendous strengths in the advanced energy sector. From wind power to fuel cells, to electric cars and solar energy, our region is innovating technologies for a more sustainable future. To learn more visit www.theplus.us.
----FEB 2011 VIDEO #2) 02.16.11-----
Because we have the entire value chain: research institutions, supply chain and producers of key technologies, NorTech shows in this video how our Cleveland Plus region owns a head start in the field of advanced energy.
What areas of advanced energy has NorTech identified where the Cleveland Plus region has a competitive advantage? In the areas of energy storage, smart grid, electrification of transportation, and bio-mass waste to energy. Watch this interview with NorTech CEO Rebecca Bagley to see what their work means for the Cleveland Plus region and our economy. For more information, visit ThePlus.us.
----FEB 2011 VIDEO 02.02.11-----
This month, Cleveland Plus focuses on advanced energy. Fuel cells, solar panels, wind turbines, next generation lighting. All these advanced energy technologies are being developed in the Cleveland Plus region, leveraged by our natural competitive advantage with cutting-edge research, world-class manufacturing capabilities, and strong offshore winds.
Watch this interview with Cleveland Foundation Fellow and advanced energy consultant Richard Stuebi on what these exciting new technologies mean for the Cleveland Plus region. Watch the video. This month, advanced energy will be featured on the Cleveland Plus Web site, ThePlus.us. Visit throughout the month to learn more about Northeast Ohio's tremendous strengthens in this area..
-----JAN 2011 AD 01.19.11-----
SPONSORED: One Big College Town Few regions or cities compare to Northeast Ohio's esteemed higher education system. Home to 27 accredited colleges and universities and 209,000 diverse students, The Plus region is one of the best locations in the country to pursue a degree of higher learner. Learn more by visiting: ThePlus.us
What does higher education contribute to Northeast Ohio's economy? What are the benefits of having 27 colleges and universities in the region? How does the Cleveland Plus region stack up when it comes to higher ed?
Check out this interview with Ann Womer Benjamin, the Executive Director of NOCHE, the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Education, as she talks about her group's role in connecting the region's colleges and universities with area businesses and corporations. Watch the video here. This month, higher education will be featured on the Cleveland Plus Web site, ThePlus.us. Visit throughout the month to learn more about Northeast Ohio's tremendous strengthens in this area.\\\\