Regional Economy

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.
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
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.
 
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.