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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.

The Plus Bus: A Tour of Northeast Ohio’s Successes
August 31, 2010
Posted by: Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance
With the help of many individuals, organizations and companies throughout The Plus region, the first-ever Plus Bus tour of Northeast Ohio was a great success. The Plus Bus tour, an interactive experience, which highlighted some of Northeast Ohio’s economic strengths and assets, travelled across The Plus region making stops in Independence, Kent and Akron. With more than 50 passengers on board, the Plus Bus provided an opportunity for networking, learning and fun!
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Going nuclear: Join the discussion on Sept. 21
August 06, 2010
Posted by: Carol Caruso
On Sept. 21, the Greater Cleveland Partnership, along with the Edison Welding Institute and the Nuclear Fabrication Consortium, will host a conference at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel to explore a topic that many have shied away from -- nuclear energy. It will focus on technology, economic impact, manufacturing, and public policy.
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GCP goes public with support for CMSD Academic Transformation Plan
June 03, 2010
Posted by: Joe Roman
As you may have seen in The Plain Dealer, the Greater Cleveland Partnership Board of Directors voted to approve an open letter to the community showing public support for the proposed Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD) Academic Transformation Plan. The letter, which is running as a full-page ad in today’s paper on Page A3, calls for the business community and the community-at-large to work towards the success of the proposal by CMSD CEO Dr. Eugene Sanders.
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Shuttle lift-off is a powerful moment
May 15, 2010
Posted by: Carol Caruso
Well, it’s 9:00 p.m. and this is the first moment since the 2:20 launch that I’ve been able to get to a computer to tell you how fabulous the day has been. Just amazing. The launch went off on time and perfectly. Very difficult to describe the moment. First it’s the sound of the engines and the sudden sense of pure power in the air. A few seconds later, the shuttle lifts off, almost as if in slow motion. And then the most amazing trail of fire and smoke and before you know it, the shuttle is barely visible but on its way into space. On its way to the Space Station.. It is truly a patriotic and emotional moment. Wish you could have been here. To think that there are only two shuttle left is surreal. I worry that the absence will leave a generation of young people without the inspiration created by the space program. It will continue, of course, but it will be a long while before we can see something as powerful and inspiring as a shuttle launch. Kids are often inspired by dinosaurs and space. And we’re out of dinosaurs. . . .

It’s been an amazing day. I’ll post photos (taken by my daughter, not me) tomorrow.
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Cloudless sky favors space shuttle launch
May 14, 2010
Posted by: Carol Caruso
It’s very early in the morning, but I couldn’t wait to get up and check out the weather. If anything can delay a launch, as we know, it’s Mother Nature. But there’s not a cloud in the sky – looks like perfect weather to go to the Space Station. At a usual launch, there are about 150,000 folks who come to watch. They pack into Kennedy Space Center, hang out at local parks, and even park along the highway. Today, there will be more than 300,000 visitors because it is Atlantis’ last flight. So glad we will be in the bleachers at Banana Creek – thank you, NASA Glenn! I’ve heard that several celebs are here, including David Letterman and a few government officials from Russia – no doubt they are checking things out for their future passengers! There seems to be a bittersweet atmosphere, unlike other launches. The Shuttle has been so much a part of the fabric of this community – most of the local folks are feeling a bit forlorn. We’re going to be leaving very early to try to get ahead of the crowds. I’ll catch up later.
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Countdown to launch of space shuttle Atlantis
May 13, 2010
Posted by: Carol Caruso
In fewer than 24 hours, NASA will launch the space shuttle Atlantis from Kennedy Space Center in Florida and I will be there…such an exciting event under any circumstance, but this launch is especially important because Cleveland astronaut Mike Good will be on board. With only three more launches remaining (including this one), the interest in the future of our space program is growing. Crowds are expected to increase with each launch, so I feel very lucky to be included in this one. I’ll be joining Rick Batyko from the Cleveland Plus Marketing Alliance, and we’ve been able to snag tickets to the viewing area in Banana Creek. It’s a spectacular view.
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Tags:  NASA, Atlantis, Kennedy Space Center, NASA Glenn
Help Spread the Message in Support of Issue 1
April 30, 2010
Posted by: Gary Smith
Election day is this coming Tuesday! As May 4 approaches, the Greater Cleveland Partnership and other proponents of Issue 1—which would authorize a $700 million, four-year bond issue for the Ohio Third Frontier economic development program—are continuing to talk to our friends, family and colleagues about voting “YES” on this important issue.
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Commercial approach or R&D: NASA Glenn, Northeast Ohio can win in either space program scenario
April 16, 2010
Posted by: Carol Caruso
After a long and fascinating day at Kennedy Space Center, I left feeling that we have a real opportunity to boost the presence of NASA Glenn in Northeast Ohio, regardless of the final outcome of this budget debate. Granted, the conference was full of supporters—very few critics—and the discussion will continue.
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GCP represented at NASA Kennedy Space Center for President’s speech on future of U.S. space exploration
April 15, 2010
Posted by: Carol Caruso
I have had the honor of representing the Greater Cleveland Partnership on many wonderful occasions, but today may just top them all. I’m sitting in the facility at the Kennedy Space Center that houses our astronauts while they are quarantined before flight, which in itself is a thrill for me. I am in a room with about 300 other folks, waiting for the President of the United States to make an historic speech about the future of our space program. And, by the way, I am sitting next to Bill Nye, the science guy!
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Cheap Labor Getting Expensive in China
April 07, 2010
Posted by: Shana Marbury
Several weeks ago, I had the opportunity to travel to China to view how one of the world’s fastest-growing economies is addressing issues of regionalism and sustainable development. China has been an area of growth in an otherwise dismal world economy. Despite the worldwide economic downturn, China’s GDP grew approximately 8 percent in 2009. AmCham Shanghai, the chamber of commerce for American companies doing business in Shanghai, conducted a survey that found that 74 percent of American businesses surveyed considered China one of its top three global investment priorities. Of course, in some quarters, the size and growth of the Chinese economy causes much gnashing of teeth and feeds the fears that the Chinese economy will soon overtake the U.S. largely based on its “endless” supply of cheap labor. However, some believe the “end” has come—the end of cheap Chinese labor.
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