Regional Economy

Who’s Hiring in the CLE: MidTown, Fairfax Renaissance CDC, Davey Tree, 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.
 
Superior Arts District’s new tenant brings jobs, art to in renovated warehouse
After three years in the making, the new CrossCountry Mortgage will this fall open its new headquarters in an historic renovated building complex in the Superior Arts District. To show its commitment to the neighborhood, the company is sponsoring a Paint the District competition that will bring a mural to the neighborhood.
Join us for a conversation with Cleveland, Philadelphia, and San Antonio about rising water bills
Earlier this month FreshWater Cleveland and the Northeast Ohio Journalism Collaborative ran a series on water affordability. Now we are hosting a virtual conversation to further discuss what can be about the rising costs of water and sewer bills. 
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: YMCA, Team Ohio, Cheesecake Factory, 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.
Ashbury Community Center celebrates new AT&T Learning Center with block party, free computers
In March, AT&T opened its second Cleveland Connected Leaning Center at the Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center. In April, a block party in the Glenville center celebrated the opening, new high-speed fiber internet in the neighborhood, and affordable connectivity. 
What Cleveland can learn from how San Antonio helps low-income residents with water bills
From Cleveland to Philly to San Antonio, water-discount programs aren’t reaching everyone they should. Because of this, University of Wisconsin-Madison associate professor Manny Teodoro says these programs should only be one part of the solution. What else can be done?
 
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Shaker Heights, BlueBridge Networks, Goodwill, and more
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Making an impact: Group marks first investment in growing local businesses in low-income areas
The Arctaris Cuyahoga Impact Program—a partnership among county leaders, the Cleveland Foundation and Boston-based Arctaris Impact Investors—has raised $10 million to grow businesses in low-to-moderate income communities. Last week the group made its first investment.
The Metro45 Café Food Truck: A social enterprise on wheels
With a mission of serving those who are experiencing homelessness or struggling with employment, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry's Metro45 Food Truck is hitting the streets again this summer.  
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: City of Cleveland, Metroparks, RTA, Rock Hall, and more
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AT&T continues to close CLE's digital divide with investment in Glenville
On its quest to narrow the digital divide, AT&T opened its second Connected Leaning Center earlier this month at Ashbury Senior Computer Community Center in Glenville, and announced the availability of AT&T Fiber to hundreds of homes in the neighborhood.
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: LMM, Restoration Society, YMCA, Home Depot, and more
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Dinner bell: Cleveland Independents Restaurant Week serves up three-course deals at 33 eateries
March has arrived and, in Cleveland, that means it's time for Cleveland Independents' Cleveland Restaurant Week, with three-course meals offered at local eateries for just $36. 
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Metroparks, Aldi, Cain Park, Morton’s, and more
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Narrowing the gap: AT&T unveils its second Connected Learning Center, expanded internet in Glenville
Today, AT&T opens its second Cleveland Connected Learning Center and will announce the expansion of its fiber network in Glenville.
Who’s Hiring in the CLE: Ohio City Bike, Metroparks, Canalway Partners, and more
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We Have to Buy a House: Church raises funds to house the homeless through LMM’s Breaking New Ground
Through their "We Have to Buy a House" campaign, the members of Fairmount Presbyterian Church donated $126,000 to Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry to buy and renovate a house for a family experiencing homelessness.
Who’s hiring in the CLE: SCSDC, City of Cleveland, Pizzazz, Condado Tacos, and more
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Eligible low-income renters aren’t aware of, or tapping into, sewer bill relief programs
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is expanding its affordability program to now apply to renters, and to those with a higher income than before. Will that boost enrollment in a program that only had 12% of eligible customers signed up?
 
Federal aid arrives for low-income residents’ water and sewer bills
For the first time ever, the federal government has created a program to help low-income people with their water/sewer bills. Applications are now being accepted in Cleveland through CHN Partners.