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Cleveland Cinematheque (University Circle) http://www.cia.edu/2ColNavPageBuilder.aspx?pageid=125

I consider this still part of the Avenue District. Looks what's up for sale: http://www.loopnet.com/Listing/16484384/1701-E-13th-St-Cleveland-OH/

Besides TransDigm, another Cleveland company I am interested with knowing more about is "Sideways." Here's about their opening up of a New York office location: From the NYC Crain's Business: Digital startup grabs floor in Garment District A young but fast-growing digital media company called Sideways signed a seven-year lease for new space at 212 W. 35th St. With demand surging for the Cleveland-based company’s digital applications for smart phones and digital tablets, Sideways will take on 3,600 square feet, or the entire 15th floor, in the 16-story Garment District building. The asking rent was $30 a square foot. http://www.crainsnewyork.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dcce?Site=CN&Date=20100928&Module=12&Kategori=real_estate&Class=122&Type=deals_active&ID=2509145 Here's some of their work: http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sideways-releases-first-on-device-ipad-magazine-96048319.html Question -- Where the hell are they located in Cleveland??

September 28, 2010, 10:53 am Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees Announced By BEN SISARIO Bon Jovi, the Beastie Boys, Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Donovan, Tom Waits and LL Cool J are among the 15 artists nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011. Also on the list: Chic, Dr. John, J. Geils Band, Darlene Love, Lauro Nyro, Donna Summer, Joe Tex and Chuck Willis. http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/09/28/rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees-announced/

Having "new blood" as the chief executive of the Port Authority is going to have a huge effect on making this project happen. He wasn't here for the past few failed attempts and only sees the potential and possibilities. Not to mention, he seems like a person people will follow. Lake Erie ferry an unsinkable idea: editorial Published: Tuesday, September 28, 2010, 3:59 AM The Plain Dealer Editorial Board Will Friedman believes in ferries. And he ain't just whistling pixie. The chief executive of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority is testing the waters for a cross-lake ferry that would link Cleveland to picturesque Port Stanley, Ontario. The potential traffic is substantial. Canada is Ohio's top export market, with $14.1 million in Ohio-made goods crossing the border last year. Making it quicker and, in these days of pricey fuel, cheaper for people and trucks to make the trip would be appealing. The availability of a ferry would cut a six-hour-plus drive in half. Friedman has hired a consultant to prepare a $19,500 feasibility study to gauge Canadian support for the service, as well as to identify a potential operator. http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2010/09/lake_erie_ferry_an_unsinkable.html

Great to see more national exposure from the Rock Hall Rock Hall designates New Orleans studio landmark The Associated Press Updated 6:07 PM Monday, September 27, 2010 CLEVELAND — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum has designated a former New Orleans music studio as a rock 'n' roll landmark. The Rock Hall in Cleveland said Monday that the unveiling of the marker at the former J&M Studios site kicked off the annual Ponderosa Stomp music festival in New Orleans on Friday. The Rock Hall says J&M Studios helped give birth to rock 'n' roll with recording sessions featuring pioneers such as Fats Domino and Little Richard. The studio owned and operated by Cosimo Matassa produced records from 1947 to 1956. http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/ohio-news/rock-hall-designates-new-orleans-studio-landmark-947946.html

A little project, but still an improvement: Cleveland Public Library's Rice Branch achieves LEED certification Published: Monday, September 27, 2010, 5:00 PM Michelle Jarboe, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Rice Branch of the Cleveland Public Library has been certified as the first new green freestanding public library in the state. The Rice Branch, adjacent to the old St. Luke's Medical Center campus on Shaker Boulevard, is part of a large, mixed-use project built around the dormant hospital building. The library has achieved certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program, called LEED. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/09/cleveland_public_librarys_rice.html

Maybe we could rename this thread "Mayfield: Progressive Insurance" Progressive Car Insurance to Hire 260 People in Cleveland by End of January MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, Sep 28, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Smart, outgoing people looking for flexible schedules, competitive pay and job perks like an on-site fitness center may want to consider joining Progressive car insurance, named one of Northeast Ohio's best places to work by Top Workplaces 2010 and NorthCoast 99. Progressive, the fourth largest auto insurance group in the country, plans to fill approximately 260 new positions in sales, service, and claims at its Cleveland and Mentor contact centers by January 31, 2011. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/progressive-car-insurance-to-hire-260-people-in-cleveland-by-end-of-january-2010-09-28?reflink=MW_news_stmp

One of the hidden gems in University Circle is the Cozad-Bates House (built 1853). It has a stong history as a stop on the Underground Railroad (I hope someday it can open up as an "Underground Railroad Museum," adding even another cultural attraction to University Circle.) This past summer, $200,000 was spent repairing its roof. Funds are still being raised for it's complete rehabilitation: http://www.restoreclevelandhope.org/CBhouse.html Here's some more info on it: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2008/06/cozadbates_house_honored_with.html

Here's some chatter from Raleigh on it: http://goodnightraleigh.com/2008/08/moving-a-mega-monument/ http://content.usatoday.com/communities/greenhouse/post/2010/09/moving-entire-homes-nationwide/1 Recent Demolitions in Cleveland that immediately come to mind are: 1) Corlett building 2) Cleveland Clinic Hathaway Brown School 3) Midtown, Midtown, Midtown...

Has anyone heard of this before? I was in Raleigh this past weekend, and I was shocked when I came across an area between Oakwood and Downtown where historic houses had been moved from elsewhere (generally within 1 mile) and lined up side by side creating an older looking neighborhood. Particularily, there was one development that had brand new, all brick townhomes (built in an older style) bracketed with century old victorian homes on the corners. How common is this? I immediately thought of filling in some gaps on Prospect Ave. in Cleveland

Expansion, expansion, expansion... Growth on tap at Great Lakes Brewing Co. Ohio City brewer creates buzz with $6 million in capital improvements that will bolster production By KATHY AMES CARR 4:30 am, September 27, 2010 Great Lakes Brewing Co. has been fulfilling its expansion plans in the same way fans of its carefully crafted beers and ales slake their thirst — by sipping, not gulping down market share all at once. As a result, the brewer in Cleveland's Ohio City neighborhood has been growing slowly and methodically within its 65,000-square-foot brewhouse on Carroll Avenue between West 26th and West 28th streets. The latest installment of its expansion effort involves a $6 million investment that would boost its production capacity to meet heightened demand. When the addition of brewing and bottling equipment is complete at the end of 2013, Great Lakes will be at a capacity of 150,000 to 175,000 barrels per year, up a minimum of 50% from its current capacity of about 100,000 barrels. It brewed 87,000 barrels last year. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100927/SUB1/309279980

Some more news on these guys.....WHOA TransDigm to buy McKechnie Aerospace Holdings in $1.27 billion deal 9:50 am, September 27, 2010 TransDigm Group Inc. (NYSE: TDG) has inked a definitive agreement to acquire McKechnie Aerospace Holdings Inc., a privately owned supplier of aerospace products, for $1.27 billion in cash. The Cleveland-based aircraft supplier said it expects to finance the acquisition primarily through a combination of senior and subordinated debt. http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20100927/FREE/100929855

Eaton continues to grow: Eaton Corp. to buy CopperLogic Inc. Published: Monday, September 27, 2010, 2:01 PM Janet Cho, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio - Eaton Corp., a diversified power management company serving construction, aerospace and vehicular industries, on Monday announced its plans to acquire CopperLogic Inc., a manufacturer of electrical and electromechanical systems. http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2010/09/eaton_corp_to_buy_copperlogic.html

GCSC snagged another National Event: Cleveland to host the 2012 National Collegiate Women's Bowling Championship The Suburbanite Posted Sep 27, 2010 @ 10:28 AM Cleveland, Ohio — The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has announced that the Mid-American Conference and the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission have been selected as the hosts for the 2012 National Collegiate Women’s Bowling Championship. The nation’s top eight teams, with ten student-athletes per team, will compete for a championship April 12-14, 2012 at Freeway Lanes in Wickliffe, Ohio. “This is a tremendous opportunity for the city of Cleveland and the Mid-American Conference to host the 2012 National Collegiate Women’s Bowling Championship,” said Dr. Jon Steinbrecher, Commissioner of the Mid-American Conference. “We have partnered with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission on a number of events and this will be another opportunity for the MAC to work with the Sports Commission to bring NCAA collegiate championship events to the Greater Cleveland area.” http://www.thesuburbanite.com/sports/x1936770508/Cleveland-to-host-the-2012-National-Collegiate-Womens-Bowling-Championship

3-C and Ferry for Cleveland?? Fingers crossed... Changes in Canada revive hopes for Cleveland-to-Port Stanley, Ontario, ferry service Published: Monday, September 27, 2010, 10:00 AM James F. McCarty,The Plain Dealer William Friedman, the new chief executive of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, thinks there are good reasons for that. He said the time has never been better for a cross-lake ferry service. It would be profitable without government subsidies and provide a faster, cheaper and environmentally cleaner way to move cargo on trucks and people in cars between the two countries, Friedman said. U.S. Rep. Steve LaTourette of Bainbridge Township agrees and said nearly $7 million in federal government grants remains earmarked for ships and a terminal for the first Northeast Ohio port city that succeeds in nailing down a ferry deal. "I still think it's the way of the future," LaTourette said in an interview last week. "First and foremost, a ferry would provide a boost for the economic competition of the region. It would be great for jobs, especially in the auto-parts industry." http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2010/09/changes_in_canada_revive_hopes.html

While not as good as this one, here's another "visiting" Cleveland article: http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/ae/music/s_701212.html

Could be interesting... Bulgarian Business Delegations to Head for Chicago, Cleveland Business | September 23, 2010, Thursday BCCI Chair Simeonov (left) with US Ambassador Warlick on Thursday. Photo by BCCI A business delegation of the Bulgarian Chamber for Commerce and Industry (BCCI) will visit Chicago, IL, and Cleveland, OH, in October 2010. This information emerged from Thursday's meeting between US Ambassador James Warlick and the chair of the BCCI, Tsvetan Simeonov. During the meeting, Warlick and Simeonov focused on the needed measures to boost the work of the Bulgarian-American Trade and Economic Council (BATEC), which is a structure of the BCCI. http://www.novinite.com/view_news.php?id=120435

Recap: http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2010/09/ingenuityfest_2010_is_history.html

Hey do you have a link for this? I'm want to add it to the "Events" page

CWRU football continues its winning ways: Win 37-7 and go to 3-0. http://www.case.edu/athletics/varsity/sports_men/football/stats/2010/casevsrdenisonstory.html

Cleveland Foundation adds $500k to Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland building campaign Published: Friday, September 24, 2010, 5:42 PM Steven Litt, The Plain Dealer Thanks to the Cleveland Foundation, the Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland jumped $500,000 closer to its goal of raising $26.3 million for its proposed new building by the end of October. The foundation, which had donated $1 million toward the new museum building in 2006, announced Friday it was making a second grant for a construction project, something it rarely does. "This is pretty unusual for us," said Robert Eckardt, senior vice president for programs and evaluation at the foundation. "The board [of directors] wanted to send a signal both of the importance of the project, and the importance of getting it done." MOCA has raised $22.8 million for the project, not including the foundation's grant. It needs to complete fundraising by Oct. 29 in order to qualify for federal and State of Ohio tax credits, which could pump an additional $4.5 million into MOCA's endowment. That money would help pay for ongoing operations in the new building. http://blog.cleveland.com/architecture/2010/09/cleveland_foundation_adds_500k.html

Awesome article. I ready for three extra trains a day arriving in Cleveland!

KJP, can you comment on more news sites for us? ;) Your information is incredible -- thanks again!

Nestle Research Center Donates $500,000 To Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute To Study Impact Of Whole Grains 09/24/2010 Nestlé USA Chairman and CEO Brad Alford has announced that Nestle Research Center, based in Lausanne, Switzerland, has donated $500,000 to Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute in Cleveland, Ohio. The gift will fund a collaborative study focused on examining the effects of a diet rich in whole grains on body composition and energy metabolism. "We look forward to building our relationship with Lerner Research Institute. This collaboration combines Nestle's core expertise in nutrition with Lerner Research Institute's scientific vision, and will help us define the scientific basis for new product development. Our ultimate goal is to provide good tasting products with nutritional benefits to consumers," said Alford in a prepared statement. This study will build on previous Nestlé research that has suggested that a diet rich in whole grains has many potential nutritional benefits. "Our Nestlé colleagues in Europe have been impressed with the world class facilities and expertise found at the Cleveland Clinic's Lerner Research Institute," noted Alford. "We're excited to have the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute, Nestlé Prepared Foods Company and Nestlé Research Center working together on this study." http://www.vendingmarketwatch.com/web/online/VendingMarketWatch-News/Nestle-Research-Center-Donates-500-000-To-Cleveland-Clinics-Lerner-Research-Institute-To-Study-Impact-Of-Whole-Grains/1$28151