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Yes, I'd like to know if it's been started and if not, the proposed start time. Start time doesn't have to be exact. An answer like "Sometime next Summer" would work. Thanks!

First Solar announces $185 million expansion for NW Ohio factories. TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) - First Solar said it will invest $185 million in upgrading and expanding its Northwest Ohio manufacturing footprint, currently the largest vertically-integrated complex of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, by 0.9 GWDC. As part of its plans, First Solar will invest in expanding the capacity of its two operating facilities in Perrysburg and Lake Township, Ohio, by 0.6 GWDC to 3.6 GWDC of annual Series 6 module capacity. The company will also expand its third Ohio factory, expected to be commissioned in the first half of 2023, to 3.5 GWDC of annual Series 7 module capacity. The expansion will increase First Solar’s total investment in its Ohio manufacturing facilities to over $3 billion, with a cumulative annual production capacity of over 7 GWDC by 2025. “In passing the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, Congress and the Biden-Harris Administration has entrusted our industry with the responsibility of enabling America’s clean energy future and we must meet the moment in a manner that is both timely and sustainable,” said Mark Widmar, chief executive officer, First Solar. More at link below: https://www.13abc.com/2022/08/30/first-solar-announces-185-million-expansion-nw-ohio-factories/

Any news on the I-77/Miller Rd. interchange?

Thanks a lot MayDay!! I've seen those kind of cranes in Toronto. I never knew why some cranes were configured like this. Now I know.

What's a luffing jib crane?

Unfortunately, going to be cautious here and not post anything about this report from Crain's. This report is an excellent, multi-article report on gun violence in NE Ohio. This report takes up about 4-5 pages and it is under Crain's, The Landscape. The title is The Heavy toll of Gun Violence. It explains the threat to the growth and progress of NEOH and ways to address gun violence in the region. If anyone, who subscribes to Crain's hasn't already read this, I highly recommend reading it. Thanks to everyone for their comments and suggestions!

Doesn't seem like it.

Sounds like more Trump style shenanigans...🙄

I have a PDF document I want to share. The document is a downloaded PDF of this week's issue of Crain's Cleveland to which I have a paid subscription. I have a few questions: 1) Since Crains is a paywalled site, Is it ok if I share the PDF? I do own the copy since I paid for it. 2) Is there another way to attach a PDF file to a post? The accepted file types don't include PDF files. Thanks!

Nice! Downtown will have a red and a blue tower crane!!

Bakersfield, CA...Fresno CA???? Another "national" outfit STILL propagating the same 'ole Mistake-on-the-Lake stuff...Will they ever learn that Downtown Cleveland is coming has come back?? 🙄

While much of the blatant hits against Cleveland (burning river, dirty downtown, toxic Lake Erie, etc...) have, thankfully disappeared, there still seems to be a remaining Mistake-on-the-Lake attitude among many in the national media. Often, those who create content tainted with this attitude, don't know crap about Cleveland or NE Ohio. It seems now like Cleveland/NEO tends to be excluded from listings that would reflect nicely on our area, though this is improving as well. An example of such an oversight: A few months ago, Jesse M. Keenan, a very well known faculty member of Tulane University School of Architecture, listed cities he believed were havens from climate change: 1. Asheville, North Carolina 2. Buffalo, New York 3. Burlington, Vermont 4. Detroit, Michigan 5. Duluth, Minnesota 6. Madison, Wisconsin 7. Milwaukee, Wisconsin 8. Minneapolis, Minnesota 9. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 10. Rochester, New York Many other articles regularly list Cleveland as a climate change haven city. Problem is, this article was featured on many other media outlets such as CNBC, Reuters, the New York Times & CNN. Again, while not a direct slap on the region, it sure did not help as millions of Americans missed out on learning of Cleveland/NE Ohio as a true climate change haven city via this widely publicized article. Ok, end of rant. This article has bothered me for a while. Link to the article on CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/climate-change-encourages-homeowners-to-reconsider-legacy-cities.html

Signet Jewelers Buys Blue Nile to Tap Bridal Market, Expand Digital Capabilities Positioning itself in a jewelry market that’s being impacted by the downturn in the economy, Signet Jewelers announced Tuesday (Aug. 9) that it is acquiring online jewelry retailer Blue Nile and that it has lowered its guidance for full fiscal year 2023. With the acquisition of Blue Nile for $360 million in an all cash transaction, the diamond jewelry retailer will expand its bridal offerings and extend its digital capabilities, Signet Jewelers said in a press release. Signet Jewelers Ltd. is based in Akron. More Info: https://www.pymnts.com/news/retail/2022/signet-jewelers-buys-blue-nile-tap-bridal-market-expand-digital/

Nordson Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire CyberOptics Corporation WESTLAKE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) has signed a definitive agreement for the acquisition of CyberOptics Corporation (Nasdaq: CYBE), a leading global developer and manufacturer of high-precision 3D optical sensing technology solutions. The acquisition enhances Nordson’s test and inspection platform, providing differentiated technology that expands Nordson’s product offering in the semiconductor and electronics industries. The all-cash transaction is valued at $54.00 a share, or approximately $380 million net of cash acquired... “We are looking forward to welcoming CyberOptics’ nearly 200 employees to Nordson. The company’s leading-edge 3D optical sensing technology and market leading wireless measurement sensors will expand Nordson’s current test and inspection capabilities, allowing us to offer new differentiated solutions to our semiconductor and electronics customers. Applying the NBS Next growth framework, we will invest in CyberOptics’ greatest opportunities for profitable growth while also providing the advantages of our global business infrastructure and customer-centric model,” said Sundaram Nagarajan, president and chief executive officer. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, CyberOptics generates approximately $100 million in annual revenue. More at: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220808005203/en/Nordson-Corporation-Announces-Agreement-to-Acquire-CyberOptics-Corporation

With climate change accelerating, chances are that Denver's water supply will be adversely affected because of hotter summer temperatures/less precipitation in the foothills & plains (Source One, the South Platte River Basin) & less winter snowpack in the mountains (Source Two, the Colorado River Basin). Source of the image below at denverwater.org For more information: https://www.denverwater.org/tap/where-does-your-water-come

Looks like there is still optimism about facilities in Lorain & Lordstown for submarine maintenance... According to ABC News 5, Cleveland Those behind the effort to bring Navy submarine repair facilities to Ohio hopeful to be under contract soon Posted at 5:25 PM, Aug 08, 2022 and last updated 5:25 PM, Aug 08, 2022 LORAIN, Ohio — Good news from the Bartlett Maritime Corporation, the group behind the project to bring major submarine repair facilities to Lorain and Lordstown. Company officials met last week at the Pentagon with senior Navy leadership to discuss the status of their proposal. “We're hopeful that we'll be under contract before too long to do the preliminary planning for the two new facilities we proposed,” said company founder, chairman and CEO Ed Bartlett. “One in Lorain to support building equipment to be installed in new ships and one in Lordstown to support maintenance of equipment in existing ships.” More here: According to ABC News 5, Cleveland...

Personally, I see the Cleveland area as part Midwest, part East Coast. The Eastside of the CLE area is more East Coast while the Westside seems a little more Midwest than East Coast.

Htsguy, thanks for the reply! Personally, I think there are great things will continue in Cleveland's future, especially when Cleveland becomes more of a climate change haven. Hopefully Ohio gets "bluer" after the November election.

KJP, Thanks! I erroneously consider places that are near Cleveland as part of Cleveland. 🙂

ViewRay Selects Denver for Headquarters DENVER, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY), a medical device company that designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian® radiation therapy system, announced today that it is moving its headquarters to Denver, Colorado as it continues to attract top-tier talent from the state's growing medical technology sector. "ViewRay relocating to Denver will create more opportunity for our tech-sector talent base and continue to elevate our community as a center for healthcare innovation. Guided by the values of a healthy community and healthy community-engagement, we couldn't be prouder that they've chosen our great city to realize their ambitious mission to improve cancer treatment technology and ultimately, save thousands of lives," Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock said. More at https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/viewray-selects-denver-for-headquarters-301601119.html ...Wondering if this more of a reflection of Ohio and its Right Wing policies and not Cleveland. DeWine needs to watch what he signs into law or there may be more scenarios like this.

Excellent Map!! I like all the info that you can see or visit via your links. Much thanks!!

Love the panoramic view in the bottom pic!

Yeah, those ERJ-145 "needlenose" planes are like overgrown Lear Jets without the creature comforts...speaking of...The ERJ-145s are cramped and you can feel every bump. The ERJ-175 planes look like real airliners...they remind me of mini-Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

Frontier Airlines to restart service to Fort Lauderdale, Miami from Cleveland Hopkins; fares start at $49 CLEVELAND, Ohio — Frontier Airlines will restart nonstop service between Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and Fort Lauderdale and Miami, two routes it has flown before. The routes start in October, with an introductory fare sale of $49 one way. The new Miami service will run four times per week, on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Service to Fort Lauderdale will run three times per week, on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. More here. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2019/06/frontier-airlines-to-restart-service-to-fort-lauderdale-miami-from-cleveland-hopkins.html

Won't be long before crane jumping time!