GCP, COSE and NorTech Present Win-Win Opportunity For Cleveland Businesses

Thursday, September 25, 2008

Cleveland, September 25, 2008 - It's the business development event of the year: The largest nonprofits in Northeast Ohio will meet and mingle with minority-owned (MBEs), woman-owned (WBEs) and small businesses (SBEs) at 2020 Martini Cafe and Lounge, on Thurs., Oct. 9 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.

The unique event, "Opportunity in Sight at 2020," offers a forum where entrepreneurs and nonprofits can network, ultimately fostering business relationships that benefit the region. The evening is sponsored by the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) and NorTech.  The GCP is committed to supporting Northeast Ohio's MBEs, WBEs and SBEs, and actively assisting their efforts to pursue growth and success.

Nonprofits in the region have business opportunities specifically designated for MBEs, WBEs and SBEs. Through "Opportunity in Sight at 2020," participating entrepreneurs can find new customers and clients. At the same time, participating nonprofits can diversify their supplier base and find competitive products and services to keep operating costs down.
 
The 2020 Martini Cafe and Lounge is located on the West Bank of the Flats at 2020 Center Street. The GCP has retained the multicultural marketing firm of Singleton and Partners, Ltd., to coordinate arrangements for the event. For more information, contact Janda Johnson at (216) 344-9966 or janda@singletonpartners.com.

The Greater Cleveland Partnership, the primary voice for businesses in Greater Cleveland, seeks to create jobs and improve the economic vitality of the region. On behalf of its more than 17,700 members, the GCP advocates with one voice; advances small business success; accelerates economic inclusion; builds a high-impact, sustainable economic development system; changes the face of Cleveland; strengthens global connections; and initiates a demand-driven talent system.  The GCP is a founder and proud supporter of the Cleveland Plus marketing campaign.

COSE, the small business division of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, serves as a one-stop resource for nearly 17,000 member companies.

NorTech, the Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition, is a technology-based economic development organization that represents more than 150 technology leaders from throughout the region on its Board of Directors and Technology Resource Council.

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