Making Change Call-In Programs
Various Dates and Times on 90.3

Below you'll find a listing of Making Change call-in programs that aired on 90.3 WCPN in 2005.

March 14, 2005: Abatements
Guests: Ed Morrison, Center for Regional Economic Issues, at Case’s Weatherhead School of Management; Joe Marinucci, Downtown Cleveland Partnership.
Mayor Jane Campbell suggested giving tax abatements to businesses that create jobs in downtown Cleveland. Merchants and businesses are all for it. We examined whether such a scheme would work.

March 3, 2005: Cleveland Advance Manufacturing Project (CAMP)
Guests: Jim Cermak, CAMP spokesman; Tracey Nichols, Cuyahoga County Economic Development Department.
CAMP, formerly the Cleveland Advance Manufacturing Project, was just about to wrap up the first phase of an effort to dole out thousands of dollars in venture capital to entrepreneurs that they would use to bring new products to market. Our guests described the program and answered questions from listeners.

January 25, 2005: Children and the Future
Guests: Roberta Waxman-Lenz, REI; Joyce Bristler, Starting Point
Some say when it comes to talking about northeast Ohio's economic future, not enough attention is given to the well-being of our kids. The Center for Regional Economic Issues at Case Western Reserve University is hosting a series of conversations looking at the role of our youngest citizens in spurring economic development in our region. Join us as we discuss the correlation of healthy kids and a healthy economy, and how you can be Making Change, on the next 90.3 at 9.

January 21, 2005: Eureka!
Listen to: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 (Windows Media)
Guest: Doug Hall, Eureka! Ranch
Doug Hall says northeast Ohio needs to use innovation in order to grow. Hall joined us from his Eureka! Ranch - a consulting and invention firm based in Cincinnati. He says the key to success is innovative ideas and products, and he knows just what to do to inspire it.

January 7, 2005: Regional Resolutions
Guests: Don Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron; Jane Campbell, Mayor of Cleveland
Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell talk with us about a Regional Approach to issues affecting Northeast Ohio.