The Beat: Daily Business Poll
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A century ago, Cleveland was the Silicon Valley of the Industrial Revolution, a leading national center of invention, patenting and job creation.
Many of the companies that sprang from that era are today's major employers, including Eaton, Lincoln Electric, GE Lighting, Parker Hannifin and American Greetings.
While the region is again nurturing a startup scene, progress pales in comparison to the past and to other region's of the country. It begs the question:
What should Greater Cleveland do to increase the pace of entrepreneurship? Let us know what you would like to see happen in the adjacent poll.