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OM Group to Buy German Technology Vompany for $1 Billion Published: Tuesday, July 05, 2011, 6:53 PM Updated: Tuesday, July 05, 2011, 8:31 PM By John Funk, The Plain Dealer Specialty chemicals company OM Group is buying a German company for $1 billion, bolstering the Cleveland firm's position in high-tech automotive and transportation industries. OM Group expects to complete its purchase of Vacuumschmelze GmbH & Co. KG -- or VAC -- in the next several months. "This is a really good thing for Cleveland," said Joseph Scaminace, OM Group's chairman and chief executive officer. ... See http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/07/om_group_to_buy_german_technol.html

This seems positive. Hopefully, Ohio will move up in the rankings again next year (and make this a trend).

America's Top States for Business 2011 - CNBC (See http://www.cnbc.com/id/43381920) Overall, Ohio ranked #23/50 (#1 is best). In the Cost of Doing Business category (weighted 350/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #5. In the Workforce category (weighted 350/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #50 (worst). In the Quality of Life category (weighted 350/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #42. In the Economy category (weighted 300/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #24. In the Infrastructure & Transportation category (weighted 325/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #4. In the Technology & Innovation category (weighted 225/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #15. In the Education category (weighted 225/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #13. In the Business Friendliness category (weighted 200/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #42. In the Access to Capital category (weighted 100/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #21. In the Cost of Living category (weighted 50/2,500 points), Ohio ranked #13. (The weights only add up to 2,475--not 2,500). ----- Moving Up The Rankings of Top States For Business (See http://www.cnbc.com/id/43239531) Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania can all make a good case for most-improved status in CNBC's Top States For Business 2011, but the calculations are more complicated this year because of the bi-annual re-weighting of the categories-and-points system. Ohio moved up the most spots —11 — landing at 23rd.... ... Ohio added 219 points, even though its biggest improvement was in a category worth fewer points in 2011 than 2010. The Buckeye State jumped from 29th to 5th in cost of doing business (450 points in 2010 vs. 350 in 2011.) Still, a big improvement in that point-heavy category and another one, economy, certainly helped.

We're in Orbit Over the International Space Station National Laboratory Universities, companies and research centers across Northeast Ohio are eagerly anticipating a decision that could make our region the headquarters for the space economy of the future. NASA soon will decide where to locate the command center for its International Space Station National Laboratory. For the past several months, a contingent of business leaders, scientists and gov ernment officials -- led by Team Northeast Ohio -- have tirelessly campaigned to attract this extraordinary opportunity to Cleveland's Health-Tech Corridor. ... VOICE YOUR OPINION Send a letter NASA has no firm deadline for announcing where the International Space Station National Laboratory command center will be based. However, a decision is imminent. Letters of support for the Cleveland location, referencing Cooperative Agreement No tice NNH11SOM002, are strongly encouraged and may be sent to: Charles F. Bolden Jr. Administrator National Aeronautics and Space Administration 300 E St. SW Washington, D.C. 20546 See http://www.cleveland.com/opinion/index.ssf/2011/06/were_in_orbit_over_the_interna.html#comments

Cincinnati was great. We did the bike riding, the splash playground, Fountain Square, and the Carew Tower observation deck. We ate lunch at Skyline Chili. Wish we had time to do more. Thanks again for all the great suggestions.

Thanks--these are great suggestions.

My wife, 2 sons (ages 7 and 10), and I are visiting Cincinnati this Saturday (June 11) for a wedding. We will be arriving Friday night, and have all day to tour Cincinnati (since the wedding is not until the evening on Saturday. Any suggestions of what to do? This website looks good: http://www.wheelfunrentals.com/ListLocations/90 (is the bike riding and swimming good)? Any other suggestions of what to do in Cincinnati this Saturday morning/afternoon with the family? Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Census Shows Cleveland-Akron Remains Major U.S. Urban Area, Despite Losses Published: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 5:25 AM Updated: Sunday, May 29, 2011, 5:55 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio — Much concern has been raised -- with much reason -- over Cleveland's dramatic drop in population and, to a lesser extent, the lack of growth regionally. But census 2010 numbers released this year also reveal another fact: despite the losses, the Greater Cleveland-Akron urban area remains a major market that can serve as a significant regional center. ... See http://www.cleveland.com/datacentral/index.ssf/2011/05/census_shows_cleveland-akron_r.html

Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Sees First-Quarter Passenger Traffic Rise By JAY MILLER 2:31 pm, May 26, 2011 Cleveland Hopkins International Airport said passenger traffic was up 6.8% in the first quarter of 2011 compared with the like period a year earlier. See http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20110526/FREE/110529877

It's always good to hear MD88PILOT's input.

I was there tonight. What a spectacular win!

Fuel costs crimp the new United Airline's growth plans for 2011 Published: Tuesday, March 08, 2011, 4:02 PM Updated: Tuesday, March 08, 2011, 4:18 PM By Alison Grant, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Surging fuel costs have United Continental Holdings Inc. paring plans to expand internationally, while deepening cuts in domestic flying. Whether the changes will affect Cleveland Hopkins International Airport won't be known until later this month, when the company posts its summer and fall schedules. ... See http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/03/fuel_costs_crimp_the_new_unite.html

Cleveland business community is zeroing in on how to keep Cleveland's nonstop flights from vanishing Published: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 6:00 PM Updated: Sunday, February 27, 2011, 9:48 PM By Alison Grant, The Plain Dealer CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Almost a year after Continental and United airlines started merger talks, business leaders are zeroing in on how to keep Cleveland's nonstop flights from vanishing. A group of business executives sat down for the first time this month to figure out how to make a case to the new United Airlines that it should maintain -- even expand -- service at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. Meanwhile, anxiety is rising among workers at Hopkins, who say that Continental is starting to trim away parts of what has been its third-largest hub. ... See http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2011/02/cleveland_business_community_meets_about_keeping_united_continental_hub_at_hopkins.html

Any word on the status of AG's decision? Aren't we supposed to find out by the end of this month?

Glad to hear Strickland still supports this project after it was recently reported he feels NEO did not support him in the November election.

United Airlines CEO Smisek says Cleveland must 'earn its hub status every day' By JAY MILLER 3:12 pm, November 10, 2010 United Continental Holdings Inc. CEO Jeff Smisek delivered a message to the business community of Cleveland today with warmth and affection for the city, which has had a long relationship as a hub for the pre-merger Continental Airlines. ... See http://www.crainscleveland.com/article/20101110/FREE/101119982

I posted a question, but found my answer on another thread.

I think it was AT LEAST 17 years ago.

Wasn't there an Arabica on Euclid many years ago in the ground floor of the City Club building?

Ohio has 4 of the top 30 best cities for new college grads (Columbus at 10, Cleveland at 17, Dayton at 20, and Cincinnati at 23). Apparently, there are job prospects in Ohio, but the grads are still leaving. Is it an incorrect perception, or is this ranking inaccurate? See "Top Cities for New College Grads" at: http://www.businessweek.com/bschools/content/jul2010/bs20100714_914593.htm?campaign_id=bschools_related The slide show includes the rankings.

NASA Glenn to get new assignments, money in wake of Constellation cancellation, Sen. Brown says By John Mangels, The Plain Dealer January 28, 2010, 9:07PM President Barack Obama's decision to scuttle plans to return astronauts to the moon will impact Cleveland's NASA Glenn Research Center, but the losses will be more than offset by an expansion of Glenn's roles in other aerospace work, Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown said Thursday. ... See http://www.cleveland.com/science/index.ssf/2010/01/nasa_glenn_to_get_new_assignme.html

The 1717 E9th St. Building appears to now be empty. The lobby remains open (with no more security guard) for access to the attached parking structure.

Wages in Ohio were heading down before recession hit, report shows by Olivera Perkins/Plain Dealer Reporter Sunday September 06, 2009, 12:02 AM CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Even if you have a job, this Labor Day may not feel like a celebration, according to an annual report to be released Sunday. Policy Matters Ohio, a policy research group, says: • Ohio's median hourly wage, at $15.04, is 70 cents less than the national median -- the largest gap ever. ... http://www.cleveland.com/business/index.ssf/2009/09/ohio_wages_were_heading_down_b.html

It's good to hear you know folks moving back to this region from the sunbelt. I think NEO has a lot to offer (professional sports teams, metro parks, the lake). Wasn't the State of Ohio going to start a marketing campaign trying to lure ex-pats back to NEO? I remember hearing something about that many months ago, but haven't heard anything since.

Any official update on the concrete issue?