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November 3 - 9, 2009
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Editorial: There's a good feeling here: Don't blow it
(Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 4, 2009) There's a good
feeling right now in Cincinnati, a convergence of
positive trends that puts our community on the verge of
a potential new greatness: Smart economic activity is
taking place, from the finally-underway Banks to a
humming-with-activity Fountain Square to an
increasingly revitalized Over-the-Rhine and beyond.
Economic development strategy a county priority
(Galion Enquirer, Nov. 5, 2009) Crawford County
Commissioners and the Crawford County Economic
Development Partnership have entered into a
memorandum of understanding establishing a
partnership for the purpose of stimulating economic
growth and development in the county.
Report says Jackets, Arena District in trouble (The
Other Paper, Nov. 5, 2009) The Columbus Chamber
released a report that details options to retain the
Columbus Blue Jackets and continue the economic
development of the Arena District and surrounding
areas.
Keep your dollars in region (Akron Beacon Journal,
Nov. 7, 2009) Need a greeting card, decorative candle
or a new car? Look no further. A wide array of products
is manufactured right here in Northeast Ohio.
Industrial park taking shape in Orrville (Wooster
Daily Record, Nov. 7, 2009) There's about a half mile
of newly paved concrete roadway wending its way
across an open field just north of downtown. On paper,
it's the road that travels through an industrial park that
remains to be developed.
Plant's drop in tax value hurts Avon Lake schools
(The Morning Journal, Nov. 7, 2009) A 35 percent drop
in value of the power plant in Avon Lake will mean less
money for Avon Lake schools. The RRI Energy Plant,
33570 Lake Road, will also shed up to 20 percent of its
workforce as its owner deals with the sluggish
economy.
Editorial: CAK still reliable economic indicator
(Canton Repository, Nov. 8, 2009) SkyWest Airlines
and AirTran Airways said they've formed a marketing
partnership for flights between Milwaukee and six
regional airports, including Akron-Canton. Thrice-daily
nonstop flights between the two airports will begin Jan.
5.
Wright State Research promoting geothermal
heating for homes, businesses (Dayton Daily New,
Nov. 8, 2009) Ohio is hoping that this and other
research into alternative energy sources will help
diversify the state's economy and create new jobs.
Community college enrollment increasing
(Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Nov. 8, 2009) Enrollment
director at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus, said
OU-L saw its largest growth ever this fall semester,
with 364 new students -- a 21 percent jump from 2008.
Who will lead County as new county executive?
(The Plain Dealer, Nov. 9, 2009) Since voters decided
on Tuesday to restructure Cuyahoga County's
government, political insiders have been buzzing about
who would lead the new government as county
executive, a position that will be among the region's
most powerful.
Tri-C adapts to needs of employers reliant on its
students (Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 9, 2009)
Cuyahoga Community College has changed its
approach to creating new majors, focusing on those
that are relevant to local employers. The school has
replaced its old method of creating classes that it
thinks will draw students with a strategy that involves
collaboration with local employers and economic
development groups to provide a feeder system of
employees to emerging industries.
Economy map put Cincinnati in perspective
(Business Courier of Cincinnati, Nov. 9, 2009) Eastern
Ohio, and the Cleveland area are both struggling.
Michigan as well, and California, big-time. But also
some areas you might not have know about, like the
South.
Edited and compiled by: Molly Schnoke, Center for Civic Education, Maxine Goodman
Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University
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