NEO continues to thrive in the new technologies market

Northeast Ohio dominates latest round of Third Frontier grants
Six companies and three institutions that won the grants received nearly 75% of the $40.1 million that the Ohio Third Frontier Commission awarded Tuesday afternoon. The awards are contingent upon State Controlling Board approval.

Read the full article on Crain's Cleveland

Good news indeed - JumpStart helps grow local economy

A new report out of Cleveland State University's Center for Economic Development proves that the money invested in local nonprofits to assist start up and early stage companies is paying off.

The article in the Akron Beacon Journal indicates that because of the investments by JumpStart Inc. the regional economy grew $75.7 million in 2008. Specifically the following achievements were highlighted:

• Helping to generate $8.3 million in taxes.

• Creating or retaining 502 jobs.

• Producing $20.9 million in household income.

Kudos to JumpStart! Read the full article

Back on track and looking for good news

I had to take a break for a bit to get some other things taken care of but I'm back now and more determined then ever to pass around success stories in Cleveland. I'll continue to share links to published stories I find, but I want more!

There are companies that are making profits, hiring new employees, landing new deals, creating new products - things that never make the news. These are the stories I want to share. So give yourself some credit or give someone else some credit, we're all in this together.

Cleveland is a city that is thriving, now let's get the news out!