Greater Cleveland Partnership applauds Fund for Our Economic Future's support for NorTech

Wednesday, October 08, 2008

Cleveland - The Fund for Our Economic Future today announced a grant of $1.5 million to support NorTech's operations through the end of 2009.  Joe Roman, president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP), which is also a major supporter of NorTech, said the Fund's decision will help the region continue to move forward with its technology-based economic development agenda.

"NorTech's role is critical to the Cleveland Plus region's ability to build and sustain an economy driven by technology, innovation and entrepreneurship," said Roman. "We're pleased that the Fund will continue its support."

Created in 1999 as an outgrowth of the Technology Leadership Council at Cleveland Tomorrow, NorTech now is one of the GCP's key strategic partner organizations that are working to build a high-impact, sustainable economic development system in Northeast Ohio. Read the Fund's press release here. Details about NorTech's future direction are included in this  Crain's Cleveland Business article.

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 17,000 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. http://www.gcpartnership.com.

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