Regional Economy

Cleveland Shops: Discounted gift certificates urge folks shop local retailers
The Cleveland Shops quarterly sale offers gift certificates with great savings at local retailers. But there's a limited supply, so act fast!
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: Fairfax CDC, BlueBridge Networks, DANCECleveland, 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.
Campaign promotes responsible fun in Cleveland neighborhoods this winter
Cleveland civic organizations encourage residents to get out and enjoy what the city has to offer (in a responsible way) this winter. 
Downtown resident population still growing, despite the pandemic
Early in 2020 the Downtown Cleveland Alliance was well on its way of reaching its goal of having 20,000 downtown residents by year's end. Despite the pandemic, and low interest rates luring young professionals out of the city, DCA still predicts they will reach the 20,000 mark in the first quarter of 2021.
A ‘vicious circle of red tape’ for people struggling to navigate aid for utility bills
Many people are struggling to keep the lights and heat on while also trying to navigate assistance programs and changing moratoriums during the pandemic.
Cleveland Whiskey goes back in time with new facility, raises funds with 'Whiskey Bonds’
After nearly eight years in business, Cleveland Whiskey is busting at the seams and is moving to a new—yet historic—facility in the 1911 Consolidated Produce Auction Company building in the Flats. The new facility will accommodate a restaurant, bar, garden, and, of course, plenty of whiskey.
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: Talespinner Theater, ODOT, Cleveland Orchestra, The 9, 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.
MAGNET move to Midtown could be a step toward job creation, industry connections
When MAGNET moves into its new headquarters in a former CMSD Midtown school, CEO Ethan Karp envisions a new era of manufacturing—an era when the field shakes its old image as a dirty and dangerous industry and emerges as the symbol of innovation.
Slainte! Parnell’s offers ways to enjoy the holidays with the bar, not at the bar
Parnell's Pub closed both of its locations because of the virus surge. But with the holidays approaching, bar owner Declan Synnott is getting creative—peddling stocking stuffers of two-ounce bottles of whiskey, growlers, and Zoom cocktail classes.  
Inching up: University Settlement The Rising project edges closer to goal with latest donation
University Settlement's 5115 at The Rising project has already met nearly two-thirds of its $5 million goal toward building affordable housing in the Slavic Village neigborhood. 
How COVID-19 is changing the future of Cleveland’s office space in a remote working world
More Americans are working from home these days—with the trend expected to grow in the next year. Find out how Cleveland's downtown office landscape is changing and what the experts see happening in commercial real estate and coworking space as the home office takes the lead.
Who’s Hiring in the #CLE: Cleveland Documenters, SCSDO, Nestle, 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.
The next new normal: collaboration fuels affordable mixed-use residential developments
With social determinants of health, food, safety, housing, and education in mind, community development corporations are working with developers and other organizations to create affordable housing with accessible services and healthcare.
New grants boost suburban small businesses struggling during the pandemic
Small businesses of every kind are struggling to stay open and weather the coronavirus pandemic. Suburban city governments are using grants and CARES Act funds to help their local businesses through this tough time.
Stir it up: Take ice cream, mix it with breakfast cereal and other goodies, and you have Remixx
Vicki and Steve Kotris were all set to open their unique ice cream bar, a spinoff of their Cleveland Cookie Dough, when COVID-19 delayed their opening last spring. Now, they have finally opened the doors to Remixx Ice Cream + Cereal Bar at Clifton Corners.
Nourishing bodies and minds: Local colleges fight student hunger during the coronavirus pandemic

As local colleges reopen during the coronavirus pandemic, they’ve expanded efforts to provide food and emergency aid to students who are impacted by COVID-19—especially those who don't have family support.

Door-to-door: Advocates canvass neighborhoods, informing tenants and trying to prevent evictions
Members of the Democratic Socialists of America and other organizations are hitting Cleveland streets, making sure residents know their rights, and how to get assistance, when facing evictions.
Head trip: How COVID-19 is affecting Cleveland's travel and tourism industry
COVID-19 has hit Cleveland's travel and tourism industry hard. Hotel occupancies are low and one in four employees in the industry were laid off this past summer. While the hotel industry awaits Congressional help, local museums and tourist attractions have gotten creative in their programming.
Free Stamp: All things free in the #CLE for October 2020
The best things in life are free, indeed, and our monthly "Free Stamp" feature rounds up all the free #CLE events that get our "stamp" of approval.
Early Arrival: Downtown CLE Fall Restaurant Week starts Monday to give city eateries a boost
Downtown Cleveland Restaurant Week comes early this year—next week, in fact—as the Downtown Cleveland Alliance moves the annual winter event into fall to spark safe dining out (or curbside pickup or delivery) at city restaurants.