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Weekly News and Opinion from Ohio's Newspapers
November 3 - 9, 2009
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| Welcome to the latest issue of Economic News from Ohio's Regions, a new weekly newsletter from the Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs and Cleveland State University. We'll search Ohio's papers to bring you economic news and key happenings that impact Ohio's regions.
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Editorial: There's a good feeling here: Don't blow it (Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov. 4, 2009) There's a good feeling right now in Cincinnati, a
convergence of positive trends that puts our community on the verge of a
potential new greatness: Smart economic activity is taking place, from the
finally-underway Banks to a humming-with-activity Fountain Square to an
increasingly revitalized Over-the-Rhine and beyond.
Economic development strategy a county priority (Galion Enquirer, Nov. 5, 2009) Crawford County Commissioners and the Crawford County Economic
Development Partnership have entered into a memorandum of understanding
establishing a partnership for the purpose of stimulating economic
growth and development in the county.
Report says Jackets, Arena District in trouble (The Other Paper, Nov. 5, 2009) The Columbus Chamber released a report that details options to retain the Columbus Blue Jackets and continue the economic development of the Arena District and surrounding areas.
Keep your dollars in region (Akron Beacon Journal, Nov. 7, 2009) Need a greeting card, decorative candle or a new car? Look no further. A wide array of products is manufactured right here in Northeast Ohio.
Industrial park taking shape in Orrville (Wooster Daily Record, Nov. 7, 2009) There's about a half mile of newly paved concrete roadway wending its
way across an open field just north of downtown. On paper, it's the
road that travels through an industrial park that remains to be
developed.
Plant's drop in tax value hurts Avon Lake schools (The Morning Journal, Nov. 7, 2009) A 35 percent drop in value of the power plant in Avon Lake will mean less money for Avon Lake schools. The RRI Energy Plant, 33570 Lake Road, will also shed up to 20 percent
of its workforce as its owner deals with the sluggish economy.
Editorial: CAK still reliable economic indicator (Canton Repository, Nov. 8, 2009) SkyWest Airlines and AirTran Airways said they've formed a marketing
partnership for flights between Milwaukee and six regional airports,
including Akron-Canton. Thrice-daily nonstop flights between the two
airports will begin Jan. 5.
Wright State Research promoting geothermal heating for homes, businesses (Dayton Daily New, Nov. 8, 2009) Ohio is hoping that this and other research into alternative energy
sources will help diversify the state's economy and create new jobs.
Community college enrollment increasing (Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Nov. 8, 2009) Enrollment director at the Ohio University Lancaster Campus, said OU-L
saw its largest growth ever this fall semester, with 364 new students
-- a 21 percent jump from 2008.
Who will lead County as new county executive? (The Plain Dealer, Nov. 9, 2009) Since voters decided on Tuesday to restructure Cuyahoga County's
government, political insiders have been buzzing about who would lead
the new government as county executive, a position that will be among
the region's most powerful.
Tri-C adapts to needs of employers reliant on its students (Crain's Cleveland Business, Nov. 9, 2009) Cuyahoga Community College has changed its approach to creating new
majors, focusing on those that are relevant to local employers. The
school has replaced its old method of creating classes that it thinks
will draw students with a strategy that involves collaboration with
local employers and economic development groups to provide a feeder
system of employees to emerging industries.
Economy map put Cincinnati in perspective (Business Courier of Cincinnati, Nov. 9, 2009) Eastern Ohio, and the Cleveland area are both struggling. Michigan as
well, and California, big-time. But also some areas you might not have
know about, like the South. |
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