February 28, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, Dougal said: The Canon Healthcare Division being located in Cleveland was a strong rumor previously. Now the Greater Cleveland Growth Assn. states it as a fact. https://greatercle.com/annualreport2022/ Is Greater Cleveland Growth a reliable source? I’m assuming they are a non profit organization to help spur growth?
February 28, 20232 yr 44 minutes ago, JB said: Is Greater Cleveland Growth a reliable source? I’m assuming they are a non profit organization to help spur growth? It's the chamber of commerce's report.
February 28, 20232 yr Just now, LlamaLawyer said: It's the chamber of commerce's report. Oh thanks for clearing that up for me. That’s great news Canon Health has moved to Cleveland proper though. Let’s hope their plans come to fruition.
March 1, 20232 yr 21 hours ago, JB said: Is Greater Cleveland Growth a reliable source? I’m assuming they are a non profit organization to help spur growth? It turns out that the real expert, namely Canon itself, announced the decision to locate Canon Healthcare USA in Cleveland last November, soon after the rumors appeared. Our local news media just didn't pick up on it. https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/business-intelligence/canon-open-new-subsidiary-canon-healthcare-usa Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 1, 20232 yr 38 minutes ago, Dougal said: It turns out that the real expert, namely Canon itself, announced the decision to locate Canon Healthcare USA in Cleveland last November, soon after the rumors appeared. Our local news media just didn't pick up on it. https://radiologybusiness.com/topics/healthcare-management/business-intelligence/canon-open-new-subsidiary-canon-healthcare-usa We discussed this in late November. I posted an article from Crains Cleveland on the matter. You can see it a few pages back!
March 1, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, cle_guy90 said: We discussed this in late November. I posted an article from Crains Cleveland on the matter. You can see it a few pages back! Quoting from the Crain's headline: "Canon Inc. plans to establish Canon Healthcare USA, likely based in the Cleveland area". At that time, it wasn't a done deal, although things looked very good for a Cleveland selection. A day or two after the rumors, Canon confirmed the choice, as noted by Radiology Business. It's a minor point, I admit. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 1, 20232 yr 2 minutes ago, Dougal said: Quoting from the Crain's headline: "Canon Inc. plans to establish Canon Healthcare USA, likely based in the Cleveland area". At that time, it wasn't a done deal, although things looked very good for a Cleveland selection. A day or two after the rumors, Canon confirmed the choice, as noted by Radiology Business. It's a minor point, I admit. Ahh gotcha. Glad it's a done deal!
March 1, 20232 yr 1 hour ago, cle_guy90 said: We discussed this in late November. I posted an article from Crains Cleveland on the matter. You can see it a few pages back! Did it say where exactly? The article from Dougal does not mention where the new HQ will be, just that it took over the Mayfield company.
March 3, 20232 yr https://www.brookings.edu/research/metro-monitor-2023-examining-pandemic-era-patterns-of-inclusive-growth-across-the-u-s/ Brookings considers Cleveland an "emergent" metro post-pandemic, meaning it had an "inclusive growth score" prepandemic that was lackluster, but which has improved significantly post-pandemic. You can see the more specific scores here: https://www.brookings.edu/interactives/metro-monitor-2023/ Basically, we're ranked badly in overall growth (due to the fact that we have no population growth), but we're ranked middling to good on measures for inclusivity and prosperity.
March 7, 20232 yr Cross-posted in the Cleveland Random Developments thread Chicago builder expands to Cleveland By Ken Prendergast / March 6, 2023 Chicago-based Leopardo Companies is already making a name for itself in Cleveland by serving as the construction manager of two major development projects in downtown. But while some construction companies might be content with overseeing a couple of big building projects in a secondary market like Cleveland before moving on to the next opportunity somewhere else in the country, Leopardo has different ideas. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/03/06/chicago-builder-expands-to-cleveland/ "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 12, 20232 yr @Dougalwhy do you think our chances are not good with the blue abyss tank... I did a search of other possible USA locations... and the only thing that came up was Cleveland... 🤔 I have not made it to the Neil Armstrong test facility, but if some way we could get this facility, it would also be on my to do list... "With strong support from the State of Ohio, the City Mayors Office, academic and industrial partners, the proposal has considerable traction with a potential site identified, investment in discussion and partnerships formed. The team will return to Ohio early in the New Year, with the intention of finalising investment, progressing contracts, and growing Blue Abyss’ US presence" https://blueabyss.uk/blog/post/christmas-update-december-2022
March 13, 20232 yr 3 hours ago, lockdog said: @Dougalwhy do you think our chances are not good with the blue abyss tank... I did a search of other possible USA locations... and the only thing that came up was Cleveland... 🤔 I have not made it to the Neil Armstrong test facility, but if some way we could get this facility, it would also be on my to do list... "With strong support from the State of Ohio, the City Mayors Office, academic and industrial partners, the proposal has considerable traction with a potential site identified, investment in discussion and partnerships formed. The team will return to Ohio early in the New Year, with the intention of finalising investment, progressing contracts, and growing Blue Abyss’ US presence" https://blueabyss.uk/blog/post/christmas-update-december-2022 Very interesting update. There are two large parcels (4 and 18 acres) for sale near OAI and the airport on Cedar Point and Aerospace Parkway that are totally undeveloped. https://www.loopnet.com/Listing/Aerospace-Pky-Cleveland-OH/23515094/ Not sure how much space they’d need, but that could be the area they have their eyes on since they mentioned it would probably be adjacent to Hopkins.
March 13, 20232 yr 6 hours ago, lockdog said: @Dougalwhy do you think our chances are not good with the blue abyss tank... I did a search of other possible USA locations... and the only thing that came up was Cleveland... 🤔 I have not made it to the Neil Armstrong test facility, but if some way we could get this facility, it would also be on my to do list... "With strong support from the State of Ohio, the City Mayors Office, academic and industrial partners, the proposal has considerable traction with a potential site identified, investment in discussion and partnerships formed. The team will return to Ohio early in the New Year, with the intention of finalising investment, progressing contracts, and growing Blue Abyss’ US presence" https://blueabyss.uk/blog/post/christmas-update-december-2022 Thanks for the follow up. I agree it sounds very promising. I figured it was a longshot because so much of astronaut training takes place in Houston. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 13, 20232 yr LOL, since many of the states, home to major NASA human spaceflight facilities, want to divorce us, maybe we have a shot.
March 13, 20232 yr 50 minutes ago, urb-a-saurus said: LOL, since many of the states, home to major NASA human spaceflight facilities, want to divorce us, maybe we have a shot. California dislikes Texas and Florida more than they dislike us, and vice versa. Everyone understands that the closer to the equator the better, as far as launch facilities go, right?
March 13, 20232 yr On 3/6/2023 at 9:19 PM, KJP said: Cross-posted in the Cleveland Random Developments thread Chicago builder expands to Cleveland By Ken Prendergast / March 6, 2023 Chicago-based Leopardo Companies is already making a name for itself in Cleveland by serving as the construction manager of two major development projects in downtown. But while some construction companies might be content with overseeing a couple of big building projects in a secondary market like Cleveland before moving on to the next opportunity somewhere else in the country, Leopardo has different ideas. MORE: https://neo-trans.blog/2023/03/06/chicago-builder-expands-to-cleveland/ One of these people isn't dressed for a construction site, and it looks like one of the others got busted "noticing"..... :)
March 13, 20232 yr 15 minutes ago, E Rocc said: One of these people isn't dressed for a construction site, and it looks like one of the others got busted "noticing"..... :) Which one? None of them look dressed for a construction site to me. Who does construction work in blazers, khakis, and wingtips?
March 13, 20232 yr Author New numbers for the region from the BLS- looks like the Education and Health Services (Eds and Meds) sector is back around the pre-covid numbers regarding employment, with five months straight above 200,000 employed in the sector. Covid had a negative effect on the sector, which is something I didn't expect though it makes sense. The sector may be more recession proof than others under normal circumstances, but it took a hit during the pandemic and likely would take a hit in any pandemic from now into the future. I'm hoping to see the local economy get back on track to the numbers seen during 2019 by the summer, and hopefully, beyond those numbers going into next year. Maybe within the next two years barring a global recession, we'll be able to see the region's employment numbers surpass our pre-NAFTA employment- but this time being led by Eds and Meds, Trade, Business Services, and Government with Manufacturing being the fifth largest sector locally, as it is now. https://data.bls.gov/timeseries/SMU39174600000000001?amp%3bdata_tool=XGtable&output_view=data&include_graphs=true Edited March 13, 20232 yr by Oldmanladyluck
March 16, 20232 yr A couple of nice acquisition by Cleveland companies were announced this week: TDG buying Calspan and HDT Global buying Aviation Ground Equipment. Both buys fill gaps in product lines. It's nice to see the aerospace manufacturing companies grow, even if the production facilities aren't local. https://www.crainscleveland.com/manufacturing/transdigm-group-buy-buffalo-company-calspan-725m https://www.crainscleveland.com/manufacturing/solons-hdt-global-buys-aviation-ground-equipment-corp-new-york Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 20, 20232 yr The Clinic will cut the ribbon on its quantum computer today. NOW is when the city should go all out to get one of the two Advanced Research Project Agency - Health sites for the city. For the moment this computer is unique in its placement and use and makes the point that Cleveland is one of the prominent medical locations in the country. Senator Brown and the rest of the congressional delegation should pull every string, call in every favor, remind Fudge where she's from, and threaten Biden with sitting on their hands during 2024 unless Cleveland is one of the two designated locations. This is not a time for half-measures. Play to win. People talk about moving agencies from Washington to other places; but it never happens. Here's the rare chance to land a brand new one, mandated by law to establish two centers outside of Washington. There's no reason for one of them not to be here; let's make it happen. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 20, 20232 yr 20 minutes ago, Dougal said: The Clinic will cut the ribbon on its quantum computer today. NOW is when the city should go all out to get one of the two Advanced Research Project Agency - Health sites for the city. For the moment this computer is unique in its placement and use and makes the point that Cleveland is one of the prominent medical locations in the country. Senator Brown and the rest of the congressional delegation should pull every string, call in every favor, remind Fudge where she's from, and threaten Biden with sitting on their hands during 2024 unless Cleveland is one of the two designated locations. This is not a time for half-measures. Play to win. People talk about moving agencies from Washington to other places; but it never happens. Here's the rare chance to land a brand new one, mandated by law to establish two centers outside of Washington. There's no reason for one of them not to be here; let's make it happen. I'm hoping that people at the Chamber of Commerce (GCP), City Hall, etc. are lobbying Congress to do this. Maybe we need to help lobby too.
March 21, 20232 yr https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/business-owners-try-to-breathe-new-life-into-asiatown
March 21, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, LibertyBlvd said: https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/business-owners-try-to-breathe-new-life-into-asiatown I think I have a proclivity for places that are specifically not updated lol. But more diversity and more options is almost always a good thing. I love visiting the neighborhood when I'm in town.
March 24, 20232 yr On 2/9/2023 at 1:50 AM, Dougal said: That Blue Abyss training facility is probably a stretch, but it's seriously good that Cleveland is even in the running for that one. I think the fact that there is some astronaut training that already goes on at NASA is possibly the biggest reason. ALL international stuff, however small, is good for the city. Latest news: The British company Blue Abyss signed a purchase commitment for 12 acres in Brookpark. I guess this is another deal that worked out beautifully. The $235 million investment includes building a hotel; it was not stated whether the hotel would be open to the public. https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/inno/stories/news/2023/03/23/blue-abyss-to-buy-property-for-astronaut-training.html Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
March 24, 20232 yr On 3/13/2023 at 11:48 PM, E Rocc said: California dislikes Texas and Florida more than they dislike us, and vice versa. Everyone understands that the closer to the equator the better, as far as launch facilities go, right? Well Wallops Island, Kazakstan, and especially New Zealand would certainly like to have a word with you about the equator. Proximity to it is an important factor, but certainly not the only factor. The day-in day-out cost savings of moving the Cape up to, say, Erie County compared to, say, Christmas Island, would probably make up the difference. Edited March 24, 20232 yr by brtshrcegr
March 24, 20232 yr Signal Cleveland with a look at Cleveland's employment recovery from the pandemic. We had been trending very well until January, hopefully that is just an aberration and not a reversal of our strong recovery. The Land takes a look at an effort for Cleveland to be more accommodating to entrepreneurs who do not yet have citizenship. This is what Greater Cleveland’s economy looks like during the pandemic recovery The metro area’s unemployment rate has sometimes been lower than that of Ohio and the U.S., and the racial unemployment gap has narrowed. by Olivera Perkins and April Urban Quote As Greater Cleveland continues to recover from job losses due to the pandemic, a new pattern may be emerging. The metro area’s numbers have often been better than Ohio’s and sometimes even those of the United States, according to Wang’s analysis of federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data. ... If the pattern holds, it will be a departure from what happened the last time the U.S. experienced massive job loss. After the Great Recession, which ran from December 2007 to June 2009, both Greater Cleveland’s and Ohio’s recoveries trailed those of the U.S. During good times and bad, Greater Cleveland generally has had a higher unemployment rate than Ohio and the U.S. https://signalcleveland.org/this-is-what-greater-clevelands-economy-looks-like-during-the-pandemic-recovery/ Welcome to Cleveland: a new path for international entrepreneurs to build businesses here BY MANDY KRAYNAK Quote At least a dozen countries have startup visas for immigrant founders. The U.S. is not one of them. Congress has proposed legislation to create a startup visa multiple times starting in 2009, “The Startup Visa” author Tahmina Watson wrote in an article published in Forbes. Startup visa legislation passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives in 2022 but has since stalled out. So international entrepreneurs have to bank on a random selection lottery system in hopes of getting a coveted H-1B visa, which allows employers to hire international workers with a bachelor’s degree or higher for highly skilled work. The U.S. has a cap of providing 65,000 H-1 B visas per year, and the recipients are chosen through a random lottery. Some organizations, such as universities, are exempt from the H-1B cap, though. That’s where Global Entrepreneur in Residence (GEIR) programs come in. The programs started in Massachusetts and have begun to appear in other places, including Detroit, St. Louis, and now, Cleveland. They partner with H-1B cap-exempt universities to create a workaround, providing international entrepreneurs with a pathway to starting and growing businesses in the U.S. https://thelandcle.org/stories/welcome-to-cleveland-a-new-path-for-international-entrepreneurs-to-build-businesses-here/
March 24, 20232 yr 8 hours ago, Dougal said: Latest news: The British company Blue Abyss signed a purchase commitment for 12 acres in Brookpark. I guess this is another deal that worked out beautifully. The $235 million investment includes building a hotel; it was not stated whether the hotel would be open to the public. https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/inno/stories/news/2023/03/23/blue-abyss-to-buy-property-for-astronaut-training.html This is awesome! This is by far the most impactful development influenced by NASA Glenn that I can think of. Aerospace Parkway was obviously intended to attract spinoff developments that wanted to locate close to NASA's facilities, but it's really just a bunch of office space, either for NASA contractors or unrelated businesses. I don't think there are currently any aerospace companies doing actual on-site research or testing in that "tech park". Blue Abyss obviously wanted to be close to NASA and has a lot of synergistic capabilities. Glenn has a couple of microgravity test facilities, a bunch of extreme environment test facilities, pressure chambers, etc., which are all relevant to what Blue Abyss is trying to do. Look how cool their facility in the UK is planned to be (and based on the short description, this one should be similar): https://blueabyss.uk/vision If the hotel is public, I assume it'll get decent business from NASA visitors, especially if it's extended stay.
March 24, 20232 yr Author 24 minutes ago, acd said: This is awesome! This is by far the most impactful development influenced by NASA Glenn that I can think of. Aerospace Parkway was obviously intended to attract spinoff developments that wanted to locate close to NASA's facilities, but it's really just a bunch of office space, either for NASA contractors or unrelated businesses. I don't think there are currently any aerospace companies doing actual on-site research or testing in that "tech park". Blue Abyss obviously wanted to be close to NASA and has a lot of synergistic capabilities. Glenn has a couple of microgravity test facilities, a bunch of extreme environment test facilities, pressure chambers, etc., which are all relevant to what Blue Abyss is trying to do. Look how cool their facility in the UK is planned to be (and based on the short description, this one should be similar): https://blueabyss.uk/vision If the hotel is public, I assume it'll get decent business from NASA visitors, especially if it's extended stay. I hope it's similar- this is what they have on their website... I gotta say this would be pretty cool to have over by NASA Glenn. Edited March 24, 20232 yr by Oldmanladyluck
March 26, 20232 yr Just now, KJP said: Blue Abyss may build $250m research center here By Ken Prendergast / March 26, 2023 A British company, Blue Abyss Diving Ltd., is pursuing the development of a new research center devoted to deep sea and space research in the Cleveland suburb of Brook Park on land next to NASA Glenn Research Center. The project, with a total estimated price tag of $250 million, could be one of the most significant business investments resulting from the presence of the NASA facility. It could also be nearly identical to a major research center Blue Abyss is building in the United Kingdom county of Cornwall. MORE https://neo-trans.blog/2023/03/26/blue-abyss-to-build-250m-research-center-here/ Cross-posted in the Random Cleveland Developments thread. I had a few extra details to share about the project. "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
March 26, 20232 yr I just listened to Chris Ronayne speak about this the other day. For some reason I thought he mentioned the investor was Sweedish, but I could be wrong. I seems to feel they're very committed.
March 27, 20232 yr Whatever happened to the London stock exchange that is suppose to be headquartered in Cleveland? I can't find any news on it past 2020
April 3, 20232 yr Not in the immediate Cleveland area, but this is in nearby Avon... Linder Health, the emerging skin care brand, is moving its operations to Avon, Ohio Linder Health, a skin-care brand, is moving its operations hub from San Francisco, CA to Avon. More here...Warning, paywalled.
April 3, 20232 yr That article is based on a press release, available for free here: Linder Health Sets Up Operations Center in Cleveland, Ohio https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/linder-health-sets-up-operations-center-in-cleveland-ohio-301787727.html "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 3, 20232 yr Looks like Hyland is laying off roughly 1,000 people or upwards of 20% off is workforce. I know it’s not located in cleveland but with work from home I’m sure it’s still impactful. I heard it from a buddy and people are talking about it in the cleveland Reddit forum snippet of the letter employees received Edited April 3, 20232 yr by nammoumj
April 3, 20232 yr That's why l hate it when a local company grows just enough to get on the radar of a much larger company and gets gobbled up. When that happens sooner rather than later it's bad news. Mergers and acquisitions. Great for the boardroom, bad for most everyone else.
April 4, 20232 yr 17 hours ago, cadmen said: That's why l hate it when a local company grows just enough to get on the radar of a much larger company and gets gobbled up. When that happens sooner rather than later it's bad news. Mergers and acquisitions. Great for the boardroom, bad for most everyone else. That's why I'm sorry to see Travel Centers of America in Westlake get bought by BP, the Calamity Jane of the oil industry. A competing offer by another truck stop company has been turned down. What I hope is that the group in Westlake will end up running ALL of BP's convenience store/station operations. TCA is much better at doing it than BP. Remember: It's the Year of the Snake
April 15, 20232 yr cleveland.com article on blue abyss... https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/04/brook-park-land-sale-imminent-for-235-million-blue-abyss-complex.html
April 21, 20232 yr https://www.bls.gov/regions/midwest/oh_cleveland_msa.htm March BLS data is out. Overall fine, but not exciting. A couple specific sectors look GREAT though. In particular, "Eds and Meds" (aka education and health services) is up 5.3% YoY. If THAT keeps up, I'll start to get pretty excited.
April 22, 20232 yr blue abyss... really nothing new, but glad to see the excitement in the community... https://youtu.be/QDigYKcieRQ
April 28, 20232 yr What an absolute baffoonary deal by Mike White and the City of Cleveland to just give up NASA to Brook Park like that. Brook Park keeps reaping the benefits. Cleveland continues sitting on a dying airport.
April 29, 20232 yr @AsDustinFoxWouldSay… I think calling Hopkins a “dying” airport is a bit harsh. We’re on the verge of a new transatlantic flight. If this route goes well, maybe we can gain another.
April 29, 20232 yr Anyone who thinks CLE is dying needs to go there at 4.30am and witness the chaos. My hovercraft is full of eels
April 29, 20232 yr 5 minutes ago, roman totale XVII said: Anyone who thinks CLE is dying needs to go there at 4.30am and witness the chaos. Ya. I mean the last two times I've flown out in the last two months it's been insanely busy.
April 29, 20232 yr I don’t know, I think if I were the city I’d rather have NASA and Blue Abyss than the IX Center.
April 29, 20232 yr Author The plan back then was to tear the IX Center down for a runway expansion in order for the airport to be able to handle 747’s, if I’m remembering correctly. it made sense at the time; if air service continues to grow back to those levels (what was it, close to 20 million flights a year at its peak?) it may make sense in the future. All conventions should be downtown anyways and not by an airport with little economic benefit to the surrounding areas. It’s a chicken and egg type of problem, as the City couldn’t tear down the IX Center at the time due to the downtown convention center not being up to par. Now that it is, air travel is still down. Go figure. Edited April 29, 20232 yr by Oldmanladyluck
April 30, 20232 yr 5 hours ago, Oldmanladyluck said: The plan back then was to tear the IX Center down for a runway expansion in order for the airport to be able to handle 747’s, if I’m remembering correctly. it made sense at the time; if air service continues to grow back to those levels (what was it, close to 20 million flights a year at its peak?) it may make sense in the future. All conventions should be downtown anyways and not by an airport with little economic benefit to the surrounding areas. It’s a chicken and egg type of problem, as the City couldn’t tear down the IX Center at the time due to the downtown convention center not being up to par. Now that it is, air travel is still down. Go figure. I still can't see how giving up a large source of income tax such as NASA employees and projects is made up by expansion of a freeway that's frankly not going to happen.
April 30, 20232 yr 11 hours ago, Cleveland Rising said: @AsDustinFoxWouldSay… I think calling Hopkins a “dying” airport is a bit harsh. We’re on the verge of a new transatlantic flight. If this route goes well, maybe we can gain another. Agreed, boardings are up sharply since the pandemic. Anyone know how they compare to pre-pandemic numbers? "In the souls of the people the grapes of wrath are filling and growing heavy, growing heavy for the vintage." -- John Steinbeck
April 30, 20232 yr 14 hours ago, Oldmanladyluck said: The plan back then was to tear the IX Center down for a runway expansion in order for the airport to be able to handle 747’s, if I’m remembering correctly. I believe the plan was to add a new runway, but I don't know what purpose it would have served. Looking at the area on Google maps, it doesn't look like a new runway would have been as long as any existing runway and thus not suitable for wide body jets. And it's doubtful there would have been many wide body jets serving CLE anyway, even if it were still a hub. Maybe the real reason was to just get rid of the IX Center to eliminate competition with the downtown convention center. Edited April 30, 20232 yr by LibertyBlvd
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