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The Greater Cleveland Partnership Blog is an interactive way to learn more about the GCP's focus in six areas of the organization's strategic plan: advocacy, economic development, economic inclusion, physical development, global connections and talent, as well as information about membership in the GCP. We invite you to share your thoughts and opinions on these topics that are important to the economic vitality of the Cleveland Plus region.

GCP working to maintain, increase NASA Glenn role in U.S. space mission: March 02, 2010; Posted by: Carol Caruso; The release of President Obama’s budget proposal for NASA created a firestorm of comment and opinion from all corners of the nation. Although his proposal included an increase in overall spending, it also called for the cancellation of the Constellation program, NASA’s mission to return to the moon in advance of traveling to Mars. Instead, his proposal focuses on the completion of the International Space Station, increased funding for aeronautics research and development, and the commercialization of low earth orbit space travel. The Space Shuttle program, already scheduled to end, would be replaced by commercial or foreign spacecraft, sometimes referred to as “space taxis”.; Continue reading GCP working to maintain, increase NASA Glenn role in U.S. space mission; Comments (0); Tags: NASA, NASA Glenn, Plum Brook, Ares 1-X
The Third Frontier, a program that works, is placed on May ballot: February 03, 2010; Posted by: Gary Smith; We’re pleased to report that Ohio voters will get the opportunity this year to renew our state’s worthy Third Frontier program.

The Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP) worked long and hard to encourage our state legislators to give voters the ability to extend this good program, which has proven itself as a creator of jobs and hope for all Ohioans. Legislators struck an agreement Tuesday night to place the issue on the ballot for renewal.

If voters in May decide to renew the Third Frontier—and we hope they do—it will mean an infusion of $700 million in our state over a four-year period beginning in 2012.; Continue reading The Third Frontier, a program that works, is placed on May ballot; Comments (0); Tags: Third Frontier, Ohio Department of Development
NASA Glenn positioned for the future, even with a new direction in space exploration: February 01, 2010; Posted by: Carol Caruso; Like us, many of you have been following President Obama’s budget announcement and its impact on NASA and the nation’s space exploration program. His recommendations are far-reaching and, if approved by Congress, would have a great impact on NASA and NASA Glenn. It is important to keep in mind that this is just the beginning of the process. Congress will weigh in heavily and have the final say with respect to funding. Until we have an opportunity to review and analyze the President’s budget recommendations, it is impossible to predict exactly how NASA Glenn and the State of Ohio will fare.; Continue reading NASA Glenn positioned for the future, even with a new direction in space exploration; Comments (0); Tags: NASA, NASA Glenn, space exploration
CSE in CLE: NASA Glenn projects a centerpiece at Citizens for Space Exploration event: January 27, 2010; Posted by: Nick Gattozzi; Our team here at the Greater Cleveland Partnership (advocacy, IT, facilities, production, Investor Relations, front desk, and, of course, senior staff) is pulling together to host the Citizens for Space Exploration (CSE) dinner and planning meeting Jan. 28-29 here at the GCP’s offices. We’re expecting at least 80 guests at the sold-out dinner.; Continue reading CSE in CLE: NASA Glenn projects a centerpiece at Citizens for Space Exploration event; Comments (0); Tags: NASA, NASA Glenn, Citizens for Space Exploration
State of the State Address includes focus on job creation, entrepreneurship: January 26, 2010; Posted by: Gary Smith; After the colors were posted, Governor Ted Strickland gave his last State of the State address before he begins his campaign to seek reelection. In front of state agency directors, legislative leaders, members of Ohio's Supreme Court, and other distinguished guests, the Governor began his speech by touting the accomplishments of his administration over the last three years."Our renewal lies before us, not behind us", said Strickland as he presented his ideas for moving Ohio forward.; Continue reading State of the State Address includes focus on job creation, entrepreneurship; Comments (0); Tags: State of the State, job creation, entrepreneurship
Third Frontier program gets a green light from Ohio Senate committee: January 26, 2010; Posted by: Gary Smith; The Ohio Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee just passed, along a party-line vote, HJR12, a resolution which would continue Ohio's successful Third Frontier Program. The substitute version of the resolution provides for $500 million for the program over 4 years. The resolution, as amended, also provides $100 million for the Ohio Public Works Commission--for infrastructure.; Continue reading Third Frontier program gets a green light from Ohio Senate committee; Comments (0); Tags: Third Frontier, HJR12, Ohio Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee
Administrator Bolden to meet with Ohio Delegation today: January 20, 2010; Posted by: Nick Gattozzi; There continues to be a lot happening on the NASA front. The top item – this hour’s Ohio Delegation meeting with Administrator Bolden to discuss the agency’s "ongoing presence in the state of Ohio" and "Ohio’s future in America’s space program." The meeting is a result of Delegation letter that was signed by all 20 members in early December. The Greater Cleveland Partnership worked with several members of the delegation to make sure all members were aware of the letter’s circulation and to encourage them to sign on. We also engaged our network of other Ohio aerospace partners to reach out to their members and encourage signing on.; Continue reading Administrator Bolden to meet with Ohio Delegation today; Comments (0); Tags: nasa, Ohio Delegation, Administrator Bolden, space, aerospace, Citizens for Space Exploration
Reinforcing the need for collaboration: the time is right: December 08, 2009; Posted by: Andrew Jackson; The business and economic environment, both locally and nationally, have told a consistent tale over the past 12-18 months. Marketplace survival and success require:

• Relevance
• Clearly communicated value
• Responsiveness
• Flexibility

Against that framework, how does our minority economic development nonprofit community stack up? Not too well in my opinion.; Continue reading Reinforcing the need for collaboration: the time is right; Comments (0); Tags: minority, economic development, nonprofit, minority business, Commission on Economic Inclusion, Minority Business Accelerator
Economic development mission to Bulgaria produces opportunities for business partnerships: November 18, 2009; Posted by: Shana Marbury; Greetings from Sofia, Bulgaria!

The Greater Cleveland Partnership has just finished productive meetings in Sofia, Bulgaria, as part of an economic development mission that included Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, representatives of Team NEO and the Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium (NEOTEC).

The trip was planned with the cooperation of the SME Union, an European association of small and medium-sized businesses whose U.S. office is housed at the GCP, and the U.S. Commercial Service.; Continue reading Economic development mission to Bulgaria produces opportunities for business partnerships; Comments (0); Tags: global connections, international business, Bulgaria, SME Union, Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland Ohio, Greater Cleveland Partnership, Team NEO, City of Cleveland
We need a new approach to create a new county government: November 13, 2009; Posted by: Joe Roman; All of us in Cuyahoga County need to take a deep, communal breath before we go hurtling recklessly toward the establishment of our new county government.

We have a precious opportunity before us, a first-ever chance to efficiently re-mold and improve our county government. Voters earlier this month overwhelmingly passed Issue 6, which the Greater Cleveland Partnership strongly supported. Issue 6 will result in a single county executive and numerous other improvements that will create a structure that can be much more conducive to economic development and job creation.; Continue reading We need a new approach to create a new county government; Comments (0); Tags: advocacy, Issue 6, Cuyahoga County, government, county reform, county executive, county council