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Magnet, Wire-Net team up to encourage Northeast Ohio businesses to find new...
Wire-Net and Magnet, two Northeast Ohio manufacturing advocacy nonprofits, are teaming up to help area businesses sell more parts to the aerospace, medical device, water transmission and alternative...
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Councilman clears path for University Circle apartment project
Councilman Jeff Johnson, who tabled the rezoning in early February, could introduce legislation Monday to prepare the 1.4-acre site for 59 apartments. After taking more than a month to deliberate,...
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New center in Cleveland hopes to attract international business
A new international business development center is expected to open in Cleveland this summer, an effort to attract start-ups and established companies that focus on exporting, importing and bringing...
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Sage Hospitality, Optima Ventures plan to buy, rebrand the Crowne Plaza in...
The 472-room hotel, currently owned by defunct financial-services giant Lehman Brothers, could undergo $45 million in renovations. Sage, a prominent hotel owner and manager, is talking to Westin and...
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West Side Market needs to be consistent and self-sufficient as it nears 100...
The public market, a city-owned landmark, needs better parking, a more consistent schedule and support from private donors and foundations, according to a report compiled by a local nonprofit. The...
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Ohio small-business owners more optimistic about hiring, sales and profits,...
Owners of small to mid-size businesses are more confident about their prospects, but they see little improvement in the broader economy and are worried about inflation and higher energy costs. A PNC...
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Minority-business center to open in Cleveland, with support from federal...
The U.S. Department of Commerce announced Wednesday that it will support a minority-business center in Cleveland, through what could be $1.1 million in grants over five years. AP fileJobs are a key...
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JumpStart CEO Ray Leach named to National Venture Capital Association board
Leach is one of six new board members for the organization, which has more than 400 members and pushes for more investment in innovation and entrepreneurship. Ray LeachCLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ray Leach,...
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Rock Ohio Caesars secures option to buy the Ritz-Carlton Cleveland from...
If Dan Gilbert and his partners buy the 206-room hotel, they'll control a luxury property just a short walk from their planned casino. Rock Ohio Caesars and Forest City confirmed the option Thursday...
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New Cleveland fund will provide grants, loans to businesses launched by...
The Cleveland International Entrepreneurs Fund -- dreamed up by businessman A. Eddy Zai and administered by JumpStart Inc. -- will provide seed money to emerging companies. Grant and loan recipients...
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Diebold to build $100 million world HQ in Akron-Canton area with $56 million...
ATM manufacturer Diebold Inc. will receive at least $56 million in state assistance to keep its headquarters in Northeast Ohio, similar to the deal Ohio gave American Greetings Corp. last month. Lynn...
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Welding supply company ESAB to move its plant from Ashtabula to South Carolina
South Carolina outspent Ohio and convinced welding equipment company ESAB to move its 100 jobs out of Ashtabula. Plain Dealer FilesAn ironworker welds a piece of metal while working on bridge...
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Downtown restaurants and bars have no plans to boo LeBron James during the...
Some Cavaliers fans might still be angry with LeBron James, but it doesn't look like there's enough ill will to fill downtown restaurants and bars like getting into the NBA playoffs used to do. Chuck...
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Tony Hawk Foundation gives $25,000 to Cleveland skatepark, part of recreation...
Dreamed up by the skateboarding community and backed by the city of Cleveland, the park is one of several proposals to reshape the banks of the Cuyahoga River. AP fileA planned skateboarding park in...
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Urban planners say land around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport could...
A study has pinpointed more than 7,000 land parcels around Cleveland Hopkins International Airport that could be stitched into a rich mosaic of businesses, recreation and housing. View full sizePlain...
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Cleveland Browns pitch mixed-use lakefront vision, hope to attract Cleveland...
It's clear the concept is just that -- a vision. But football franchise officials believe they can use their clout and name recognition to attract developers and dollars to Cleveland's waterfront....
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Cleveland Browns, consultant say city has foundation for a successful...
Team officials announced Wednesday that they want to be a "catalyst" for development on land surrounding Cleveland Browns Stadium. View full sizeHammes Co., Elkus Manfredi ArchitectsA rendering shows...
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Symposium focuses on the future of innovation in Ohio
Academics, businesses leaders and economic development advocates have gathered in Cleveland for a three-day symposium on how the state can generate more jobs and business activity by increasing...
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Investors buy 65-75 Erieview complex in downtown Cleveland; Staffords buy 55...
In both cases, the buyers nabbed troubled properties at discounted prices. But both buyers say they were motivated by more than just a good deal. Lisa DeJong, PD fileInvestors recently snapped up some...
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Downtown Cleveland hotels pin their hopes on convention center, casino,...
Industry experts and property managers believe gamblers, tourists, medical traffic and convention attendees will shore up downtown Cleveland hotels, driving collective occupancy above 60 percent --...
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