Cultivating a New Ethnic Mix
May 4, 2007 on 90.3

This weekend, Cleveland hosts a national conference on the changing face of American cities. Delegates will be touring Northeast Ohio's new ethnic enclaves and discussing how cities are adjusting to the latest waves of immigrants. Some are seeing real benefits in actively recruiting certain populations. As a part of Making Change, ideastream's David C. Barnett sets the stage for the conference.

Forum Held On Eminent Domain
April 24, 2007 on 90.3

The latest round in a continuing series of battles between cities and the State for control of local affairs was waged yesterday in a forum on the use of eminent domain for economic development. Both the Ohio Senate and House are considering new rules which could affect this controversial practice. As a part of Making Change, ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Cleveland Design District Has Momentum
February 1, 2007 on 90.3

The Greater Cleveland Partnership, the Downtown Alliance and local real estate executives are meeting tomorrow to work out a strategic plan for what they hope will be the next big thing for Cleveland. Leaders behind a proposal to build a Design District in downtown say they are stunned by its momentum. ideastream's Mark Urycki has the story.

Israeli Company Reps Tour Akron Hospitals
January 24, 2007 on 90.3

Representatives from 15 Israeli companies toured Akron hospitals yesterday after looking at Cleveland medical centers earlier this week. The small firms specialize in medical information technology and are looking for ways to break into the American market. Local officials hope they set up shop in Northeast Ohio. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Dream It Do It
January 15, 2007 on 90.3

For some years now, the conventional wisdom has been that manufacturing in Ohio is withering, and the state must adjust to a new, high tech, knowledge-based economy. But the National Association of Manufacturers has a different take. It's rolling out a campaign to convince young people that manufacturing today is high tech and knowledge-based, and needs more young recruits. The group made its case in Cleveland and Canton last week, and will take it to Akron tomorrow. ideastream's Mark Urycki prepared this report.