http://www.theplus.us/Sharing the story of The Plus: Northeast Ohio throughout the region.Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:44:56 -0400http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/September/Rock-Hall.aspxThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400As the Rock Hall Celebrates its 15th anniversary, we look to the future to see how it will continue to enhance the region we call home. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/September/Rock-Hall.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/MedMart.aspxThu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Cleveland Medical Mart & Convention Center has received 32 LOIs for permanent showroom tenants and 16 LOIs for conferences, conventions, and trade shows. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/MedMart.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/September/Head-of-Cuyahoga.aspxWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400As we prepare for the fall season, rowers throughout The Plus region are gearing up for the annual Head of the Cuyahoga Regatta (HOTC), taking place Saturday, September 18th. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/September/Head-of-Cuyahoga.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/Aerospace.aspxWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400Northeast Ohio has a deep-rooted heritage in the aerospace industry, which is helping grow and develop The Plus region’s economy. From the number of aerospace-related companies to our talented workforce, The Plus region holds a competitive advantage over many other regions and major cities. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/Aerospace.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/QED.aspxWed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400Quality Electrodynamics receives top distinctions for their work, which is helping grow The Plus’ economy. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/QED.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/NorTech-Roadmaps.aspxTue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400Led by the efforts of NorTech, Northeast Ohio’s growing advanced energy sector will make an even larger economic impact with the implementation of four strategic roadmaps designed to better align our region’s advanced energy assets. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/NorTech-Roadmaps.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Plus-Bus-Recap.aspxFri, 27 Aug 2010 14:00:00 -0400With 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! http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Plus-Bus-Recap.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Thermotion.aspxFri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400Thermotion brings innovative ideas to life. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Thermotion.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Innovation-Northeast-Ohio-Style.aspxWed, 25 Aug 2010 17:04:00 -0400An old and a new company are making news with new products. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Innovation-Northeast-Ohio-Style.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Trumbull-Governments-to-Collaborate-to-Save.aspxWed, 25 Aug 2010 15:27:00 -0400Group purchasing of gasoline to save thousands. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Trumbull-Governments-to-Collaborate-to-Save.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Manufacturing-Strength-Continues.aspxTue, 24 Aug 2010 14:10:00 -0400Cleveland continues to lead in manufacturing job growth.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Manufacturing-Strength-Continues.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Region-Unites-to-Pursue-Federal-Dollars.aspxTue, 24 Aug 2010 12:54:00 -0400Twenty different organizations and governments collaborated to apply for a new regional planning grant. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Region-Unites-to-Pursue-Federal-Dollars.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Israel-Biomedical.aspxTue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400Through the efforts of individuals, organizations, institutions and businesses, Northeast Ohio has developed a unique business relationship with Israel, which is helping grow The Plus region’s economy. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Israel-Biomedical.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/OneCommunity.aspxThu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400OneCommunity has been awarded $44.8 million to expand its broadband network, which in turn will create nearly 500 jobs throughout The Plus region. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/OneCommunity.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/YBI.aspxWed, 18 Aug 2010 09:30:00 -0400The Plus region’s Youngstown Business Incubator continues to make national headlines thanks to its array of innovative startup companies. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/YBI.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Young-Entrepreneurs-Competition.aspxWed, 18 Aug 2010 09:00:00 -0400College entrepreneurship competition is another example. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Young-Entrepreneurs-Competition.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Oberlin.aspxWed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Lewis Center at Oberlin College voted as most important green building constructed since 1980. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Oberlin.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Manufacturing-Projects.aspxTue, 17 Aug 2010 14:17:00 -0400Expansions in Stark County, new products in Cuyahoga foreshadow more growth. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/Manufacturing-Projects.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/CMAP.aspxTue, 17 Aug 2010 14:08:00 -0400Collaboration program introduces young adults to construction trades.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/August/CMAP.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/August/TravelWorld.aspxMon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400One of The Plus region's most adored gems, the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, is featured in Travelworld International Magazine's National Parks issue. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/August/TravelWorld.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/ADI-Wind.aspxMon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400ADI Wind LLC of Lorain County is attracting attention with its new gearbox design for wind turbines. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/ADI-Wind.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Plus-Bus.aspxFri, 13 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Plus Bus, set to hit the road August 26th at 2:00 p.m., is a three-hour long bus tour of Northeast Ohio, featuring speakers and stops that help tell the story of The Plus region’s progress towards vibrancy.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Plus-Bus.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/August/Foodie-Results.aspxMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400The results are in! See which restaurants were voted as some of the best in The Plus region. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/August/Foodie-Results.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/FAM-Tour.aspxMon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400Team NEO recently placed Northeast Ohio’s advanced energy strengths on display as they took influential site selectors on a FAM Tour of The Plus. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/FAM-Tour.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/MSNBC-Interviews.aspxThu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400Entrepreneurs from Northeast Ohio featured on MSNBC’s “Your Business” - watch the interviews online! http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/MSNBC-Interviews.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/NICU.aspxThu, 05 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400NICU, a new series on Discovery Health, features the expert physicians and staff at University Hospitals. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/NICU.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Manufacturing-Job-Growth-Leads-Nation.aspxTue, 03 Aug 2010 16:46:00 -0400From February to June of this year, the Cleveland metro led the nation's 40 largest MSAs in manufacturing job growth.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Manufacturing-Job-Growth-Leads-Nation.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/August/Pass-the-Plus.aspxTue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400This month’s issue focuses on the travel industry in The Plus. You can explore the region like a tourist by attending one of its many special events, marking your calendar for festivals taking place throughout the year and planning a getaway to Put-in-Bay. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/August/Pass-the-Plus.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/High-tech.aspxTue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400Northeast Ohio’s high-tech industries are helping grow The Plus region’s economy, as illustrated in the Northeast Ohio High-Tech Economy Brief. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/High-tech.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Our-Growing-Tech-Sector.aspxThu, 29 Jul 2010 14:59:00 -0400Growth in jobs and research signal a more propserous region.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Our-Growing-Tech-Sector.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Loan-Recipients.aspxThu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Twelve local entrepreneurs awarded $470,000 in latest round of funding designed to generate jobs and attract private investment.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Loan-Recipients.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/YP-Engagement.aspxWed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Cleveland Plus is bringing young professionals throughout Northeast Ohio together for the common cause of retaining and attracting YPs to the Cleveland Plus region. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/YP-Engagement.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Better-Government-through-IT.aspxTue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0400OneCommunity, Cisco Systems collaborate to help local governments improve service to residents.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Better-Government-through-IT.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Region-Attracts-Workforce-Innovation-Grant.aspxMon, 26 Jul 2010 15:30:00 -0400Federal dollars will support innovative efforts to help low-skilled residents.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Region-Attracts-Workforce-Innovation-Grant.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Emerging-Industries-Changing-Face-of-Region.aspxMon, 26 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400Advanced materials, energy offer promise for more vibrant future.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Emerging-Industries-Changing-Face-of-Region.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Cleveland-Leads-Pack-in-Job-Growth.aspxMon, 26 Jul 2010 08:00:00 -0400June job numbers show Cleveland leading the way, but job growth remains low.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Cleveland-Leads-Pack-in-Job-Growth.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/College-Grads.aspxThu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Cleveland ranked 17 on Bloomberg’s list of “Best Cities for New College Grads.”http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/College-Grads.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Growing-Urban-and-Rural-Agriculture.aspxMon, 19 Jul 2010 08:31:00 -0400Two efforts are generating new business opportunities in agriculture.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Growing-Urban-and-Rural-Agriculture.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Innovation-at-GrafTech-Drives-Growth.aspxMon, 19 Jul 2010 08:20:00 -0400Old company uses innovation to drive job growth.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Innovation-at-GrafTech-Drives-Growth.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Film-Industry.aspxTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Though not typically known for its thriving film industry, Northeast Ohio has emerged as a significant player in the game, which is making a positive impact on our region’s economy. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Film-Industry.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Hiring-Survey.aspxTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Companies of 25+ employees are encouraged to fill out this survey to determine starting wages and benefits for new recruits in various occupations region wide. This survey is critical to business retention, expansion and attraction as businesses need to know how to set hiring wages.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Hiring-Survey.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Medical-Meetings.aspxTue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Leveraging its position as the Medical Capital, Northeast Ohio is attracting national medical and health care related meetings and conferences. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/Medical-Meetings.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/SBW.aspxThu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Stanwood Boom Works of Stark County has hired 85 new workers to manufacture booms for the Gulf oil spill. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/SBW.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Minorty-Biz-Assistance-Efforts-Grow.aspxWed, 07 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0400Philanthropy expands support of Minority Business Accelerator 2.5+.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Minorty-Biz-Assistance-Efforts-Grow.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/MSNBC.aspxWed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400MSNBC stopped in Northeast Ohio to meet with more than 30 companies and learn about some of the businesses that are helping grow The Plus region’s economy. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/July/MSNBC.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Talent-Drives-Future.aspxTue, 06 Jul 2010 13:00:00 -0400New York Times story highlights our region's need to prepare talent for future -- which is now.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Talent-Drives-Future.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Defining-Regionalism.aspxTue, 06 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0400New report by Council on Competitiveness details importance of regionalism and why it is so difficult to pull off.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/July/Defining-Regionalism.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/July/Third-Frontier-Grant-Writing.aspxFri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400Greater Cleveland Partnership Investor-level members are invited to have lunch on us at the next Executive Caterers Corporate Club at Landerhaven forum, “Is Manufacturing on the Rebound?"http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/July/Third-Frontier-Grant-Writing.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/July/Top-5-Restaurants.aspxThu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Plus region is home to a thriving culinary scene. With so many places to experience, we want to know what some of your favorite local restaurants are. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/July/Top-5-Restaurants.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Boosting-Our-Urban-Schools.aspxFri, 25 Jun 2010 13:33:00 -0400Progress is being made on improving the performance of our region's urban schools.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Boosting-Our-Urban-Schools.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Thinking-the-Unthinkable-with-State-Government.aspxFri, 25 Jun 2010 13:29:00 -0400Center for Community Solutions offers options for addressing state budget crisis.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Thinking-the-Unthinkable-with-State-Government.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Government-Collaboration-in-Lake-County.aspxFri, 25 Jun 2010 13:26:00 -0400Two communities to share fire fighting equipment.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Government-Collaboration-in-Lake-County.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/3-Industries-Driving-Job-Growth.aspxFri, 25 Jun 2010 13:17:00 -0400Regional efforts are helping companies in bioscience, polymers and advance energy expand.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/3-Industries-Driving-Job-Growth.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Biomedical-awards.aspxThu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400$7 Million awarded to biomedical and medical imaging companies in The Plus region. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Biomedical-awards.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Cargill.aspxTue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400Demonstrating its commitment to Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, Cargill Deicing Technology is investing $13.8 million in its Cleveland rock salt mine, which will bring another 20 jobs to Northeast Ohioans. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Cargill.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Greater-Cleveland-Second-in-Job-Growth.aspxMon, 21 Jun 2010 13:54:00 -0400Signs grow that our region is doing better than most as the economy begins to recover.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Greater-Cleveland-Second-in-Job-Growth.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Stark-State-Talent-Boom.aspxMon, 21 Jun 2010 13:49:00 -0400Technology College experiencing enrollment gains, highlights importance of educational attainment.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Stark-State-Talent-Boom.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Progress-on-Government-Collaborations.aspxMon, 21 Jun 2010 12:59:00 -0400Two projects in Summit County highlight benefits of governments working together.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Progress-on-Government-Collaborations.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Regional-Economic-Development-Organizations-Get-a-Boost.aspxFri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Fund for Our Economic Future recently committed as much as $5.32 million to regional initiatives that are collaborating to implement Advance Northeast Ohio.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Regional-Economic-Development-Organizations-Get-a-Boost.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Oil-Spill.aspxThu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400ABS Materials of Wooster is using its innovative technology to help clean up the Gulf oil spill.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Oil-Spill.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Syncro.aspxThu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400Youngstown-based Syncro Medical Innovations recently received $800,000 in venture capital. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Syncro.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/InfoCision.aspxThu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400InfoCision, the Akron-based company, is set to add 200 jobs in the Mahoning Valley. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/InfoCision.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Ideas-for-Strengthening-Ohio-Cities.aspxWed, 09 Jun 2010 11:27:00 -0400Greater Ohio pushes policy changes to revitalize state's big cities.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Ideas-for-Strengthening-Ohio-Cities.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Cleantech-Industry-Promises-Job-Growth.aspxWed, 09 Jun 2010 10:46:00 -0400New partnerships, efforts indicate great potential for region.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Cleantech-Industry-Promises-Job-Growth.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Clean-Tech-Group.aspxTue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400The recent partnership between the Ohio Clean Technologies Group and the LN Green Technological Incubator will mean jobs for Northeast Ohio. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Clean-Tech-Group.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/June/Parks.aspxMon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400Home to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Northeast Ohio boasts a tremendous network of parks and recreational areas. These recreational hotspots help make The Plus region a great place to live, work and play. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/June/Parks.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/County-Offers-Product-Innovation-Loan-Fund.aspxFri, 04 Jun 2010 08:04:00 -0400Cuyahoga County offering $450,000 to help bring new products to market.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/County-Offers-Product-Innovation-Loan-Fund.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Health-Tech.aspxFri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Cleveland Health-Tech Corridor has been recognized as a Hub of Opportunity and Innovation, furthering The Plus region’s position as the Medical Capital. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/June/Health-Tech.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Regional-Internship-Effort-Ramping-Up.aspxThu, 03 Jun 2010 09:43:00 -0400NEOintern reaches milestone and launches dashboard.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Regional-Internship-Effort-Ramping-Up.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Innovation-Hub-Growing-in-Cleveland.aspxThu, 03 Jun 2010 09:33:00 -0400State of Ohio commits to supporting expansion with Innovation Hub designation.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Innovation-Hub-Growing-in-Cleveland.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Business-Backs-School-Transformation.aspxWed, 02 Jun 2010 11:36:00 -0400Greater Cleveland Partnership endorses Cleveland school district transformation strategy.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Business-Backs-School-Transformation.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Innovation-Drives-Regional-Economy.aspxWed, 02 Jun 2010 11:29:00 -0400Advanced energy, agriculture innovations offer promise for stronger economic future.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Innovation-Drives-Regional-Economy.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Get-Creative-to-Make-Government-Efficient.aspxWed, 02 Jun 2010 11:23:00 -0400Permanent fiscal crisis is requiring governments to get more creative in their operations.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Get-Creative-to-Make-Government-Efficient.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/June/Youngstown-Events.aspxWed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400Taking place July 9 – 11, three of Youngstown’s biggest events join forces for the “Biggest Weekend of the Summer.”http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/June/Youngstown-Events.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Ohio-Leads-the-Country.aspxTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:30:00 -0400Ohio is tops in the country when it comes to job growth. In April, Ohio added 37,300 jobs - more than any other state in the union. http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/June/Ohio-Leads-the-Country.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/GCIC.aspxTue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center (GCIC) is developing Northeast Ohio’s economy by helping form, attract, retain and expand cardiovascular companies in The Plus region. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/GCIC.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Pro-Cleveland.aspxThu, 27 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Cleveland Plus region is filled with innovative, creative and progressive people. The Patient Experience Summit brought these qualities to life as NPR’s Scott Simon and opera singer Charity Tillemann-Dick, praised Clevelanders and the Cleveland Clinic.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Pro-Cleveland.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/NEO-Companies-and-State-Money.aspxWed, 26 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Three Northeast Ohio companies recently received financing from the state to develop their businesses and help grow The Plus region’s economy. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/NEO-Companies-and-State-Money.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/May/NYC-Event.aspxTue, 25 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Representatives from Cleveland Plus arts funders traveled to New York City for a weekend to showcase the Cleveland-area arts community. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/May/NYC-Event.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Collaboration-Beats-Competition.aspxMon, 24 May 2010 11:17:00 -0400Solon, Twinsburg agree to limit competition over companies.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Collaboration-Beats-Competition.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Another-Growth-Industry-for-Northeast-Ohio.aspxMon, 24 May 2010 11:15:00 -0400A new industry emerging from region's heritage of innovation.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Another-Growth-Industry-for-Northeast-Ohio.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Midwest-Leading-Job-Recovery.aspxMon, 24 May 2010 11:12:00 -0400New job growth numbers show Cleveland and other Midwest areas are leading the way.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Midwest-Leading-Job-Recovery.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/LeedCo.aspxMon, 24 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400GE and Lake Erie Energy Development Corporation (LEEDCo) of Northern Ohio announced today a long-term partnership beginning with the development of the first fresh water offshore wind farm in the US and involving a broad range of other initiatives. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/LeedCo.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Exporting-Awards.aspxThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Presented to only 17 companies across the country, two Northeast Ohio companies, Vita-Mix Corp. and Rad- Con Inc. received the President’s “E” Award for their export success. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Exporting-Awards.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Team-NEO-International-Plan.aspxThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Team NEO has launched a $1 million program to attract international business to The Plus regionhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Team-NEO-International-Plan.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/OBDC.aspxWed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Ohio Business Development Coalition (OBDC) diligently works to retain, expand and attract business to Northeast Ohio and the entire state. Their work is helping create jobs and bring investments to Ohio. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/OBDC.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Early-Stage-Partners.aspxThu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Northeast Ohio’s next generation of innovators and entrepreneurs just got some good news. Early Stage Partners, a Cleveland-based investment fund, announced it has raised $55 million that it is looking to invest in 15 to 17 new companies.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Early-Stage-Partners.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Building-New-Industries-in-Northeast-Ohio.aspxWed, 12 May 2010 09:11:00 -0400Innovation-driven industries taking root in our region.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Building-New-Industries-in-Northeast-Ohio.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/DIY-Real-Estate.aspxWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400JumpStart Ventures’ DIY Real Estate Solutions is sold to Yardi Systems. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/DIY-Real-Estate.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Evergreen.aspxWed, 12 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Propelled into the national spotlight for its innovative approach to job creation, wealth building and sustainability, the Evergreen Cooperatives are helping develop Cleveland area neighborhoods. Through the collaborative efforts of the Cleveland Foundation, the City of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, the Evergreen Cooperatives are creating employee-owned companies and green jobs. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Evergreen.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Region-is-Bigger-Than-Northeast-Ohio.aspxTue, 11 May 2010 10:32:00 -0400Building strong connections beyond Northeast Ohio's borders will help grow jobs.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Region-is-Bigger-Than-Northeast-Ohio.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Government-Collaboration-Taking-Off.aspxTue, 11 May 2010 10:15:00 -0400Signs are increasing that local government leaders are hearing public's call for more efficient government.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Government-Collaboration-Taking-Off.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/CleanTech.aspxTue, 11 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Northeast Ohio is positioned to lead the development of clean technology by embracing the region’s rich manufacturing heritage. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/CleanTech.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Colleges-in-ThePlus.aspxMon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400As the academic year comes to a close and tens of thousands of students in our region prepare for graduation, it’s a good time to review the many factors that make The Plus region one of the best locations in the country for higher education. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Colleges-in-ThePlus.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Fuel-Cells.aspxThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400With the Ohio Fuel Cell Symposium taking place May 6th and 7th at the Great Lakes Science Center, The Plus region and the state of Ohio are among the most elite locations in the country for fuel cell development. Read more about The Plus region’s role in the fuel cell industry. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Fuel-Cells.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Semper-Youngstown.aspxWed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Check out the May edition of Inc. Magazine with a ten-page feature story on the Youngstown Business Incubator and the remarkable impact it is having throughout the Mahoning Valley.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Semper-Youngstown.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Plus-Awards.aspxTue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400On June 23, Team NEO will recognize local economic development efforts that helped create jobs, retain companies, and bring foreign investment to The Plus region in 2009. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/May/Plus-Awards.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/May/Ohio-Tourism-Month.aspxSun, 02 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400May is officially Ohio Tourism Month. Read more about the impact the tourism industry has on our economy. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/May/Ohio-Tourism-Month.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Vote-Today-in-EfficientGovNow.aspxSat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400Residents of Northeast Ohio get to decide which government collaboration projects should share $330,000 in grant money.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/May/Vote-Today-in-EfficientGovNow.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/May/MAGNET-NAFTA-Event.aspxSat, 01 May 2010 00:00:00 -0400This full-day workshop will be led by international law experts from Braumiller Schulz’s offices in Mexico and Texas and Yormick & Associates with offices in Cleveland and Buffalo. After reviewing NAFTA basics such as determining preference criterion and content requirements, the presenters will focus the majority of the program on in-depth NAFTA topics. http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/May/MAGNET-NAFTA-Event.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/April/Fuel-Cell-Symposium.aspxFri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Great Lakes Science Center to host industry conference May 6-7.http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/April/Fuel-Cell-Symposium.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Conversations-Lead-to-Efficient-Government.aspxThu, 29 Apr 2010 13:13:00 -0400City-County exploring whether collaboration would save money.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Conversations-Lead-to-Efficient-Government.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/New-Help-for-Minority-and-Inner-City-Entrepreneurs.aspxThu, 29 Apr 2010 11:51:00 -0400Learn more about a new state-sponsored effort to jumpstart more businesses.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/New-Help-for-Minority-and-Inner-City-Entrepreneurs.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/JumpStart-Impact.aspxWed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Despite the recession, JumpStart is making a significant economic impact on The Plus region. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/JumpStart-Impact.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Team-NEO-BioMed.aspxTue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400With 60 hospitals, 30 colleges and universities, strong manufacturing capabilities and billions of dollars in public and private investment, The Plus region has emerged as the place for biomedical business. Learn more about the many factors that make The Plus region the medical capital. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Team-NEO-BioMed.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Warren-Reinvented.aspxMon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Mayor Michael O’Brien of Warren highlighted many of the city’s accomplishments and good things to come in last week’s State of the City address sponsored by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Warren-Reinvented.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Fast-Cities.aspxFri, 23 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Fast Company Magazines features BioEnterprise in its Fast Cities 2010 report.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Fast-Cities.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Startup-Incubator.aspxThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400The next breakthrough in cardiovascular drug therapies, devices and services could come from a company right here in The Plus region. This May, the Global Cardiovascular Innovation Center (GCIC) will unveil one of its many components – a start-up incubator designed to help companies develop cardiovascular drug therapies and devices. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Startup-Incubator.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Progress-in-Developing-Talent.aspxWed, 21 Apr 2010 11:58:00 -0400University System of Ohio reports progress toward 10-year goals.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Progress-in-Developing-Talent.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Alcoa.aspxWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Chevy Cruze, which is to be built at the Lordstown plant, will have another key component manufactured right here in The Plus. Alcoa will be making the Cruze’s aluminum wheels at its Cleveland-based division. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Alcoa.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/US-Endoscopy.aspxWed, 21 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Mentor Incentive Grant request that was recently approved for U.S. Endoscopy will bring 150 jobs to the region in 2012. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/US-Endoscopy.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/NorTech.aspxTue, 20 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400As the global demand for advanced energy solutions increases, The Plus region has become a hub for entrepreneurs and businesses helping to address the need. Read more about why Northeast Ohio is the best place for advanced energy. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/NorTech.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Third-Frontier-Helps-Companies-Grow.aspxMon, 19 Apr 2010 12:40:00 -0400Vote Yes on Issue 1 to drive innovation, business growth.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Third-Frontier-Helps-Companies-Grow.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Centers-of-Excellence.aspxMon, 19 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Focused on advanced materials and sensor technology, five Ohio universities have launched centers of excellence – three of which are located right here in The Plus. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Centers-of-Excellence.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Charitable-Foundation.aspxFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Joan C. Edwards Charitable Foundation announced that it will make a significant investment in the city of Cleveland to create a medical education pipeline for students from traditionally underrepresented minorities and low-income backgrounds.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Charitable-Foundation.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Imalux.aspxFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Imalux, a medical imaging company in The Plus, just added $250,000 to its fundraising efforts. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Imalux.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/OSU.aspxFri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Ohio State University will spend $22.2 million on a groundbreaking Plant and Animal Research Facility in Wooster, Ohio. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/OSU.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/ABS.aspxWed, 14 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400New chapters in The Plus’ heritage of innovation are being written all the time by Northeast Ohio’s entrepreneurs – even reluctant ones. As the following story from JumpStart highlights:http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/ABS.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Shared-Sewer-District-Explored-in-Summit.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2010 13:20:00 -0400County Council member says government must do business in new ways.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Shared-Sewer-District-Explored-in-Summit.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Swagelok.aspxTue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Swagelok Co. broadens its global reach by acquiring Holland’s RHPS B.V. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Swagelok.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/MedMart.aspxMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Tony Prusak, Director of Convention Sales for Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center, was recently named to the Advisory Board for the International Medical Meeting Professionals Association (IMMPA).http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/MedMart.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Tax-Reform.aspxMon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400A new study by the Federation of Tax Administrators in Washington D.C. says that only 15 states had a lower tax burden than Ohio in fiscal 2009. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Tax-Reform.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Suburbs-Collaborate-on-SWAT-Unit.aspxFri, 09 Apr 2010 09:39:00 -0400Inner-ring suburbs sharing resources to make service more efficient.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Suburbs-Collaborate-on-SWAT-Unit.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/BioE-and-Team-NEO.aspxFri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400A recently formed partnership between BioEnterprise Inc. and Team NEO will benefit bioscience companies located in or relocating to Northeast Ohio.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/BioE-and-Team-NEO.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Reusable-Trash.aspxFri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Three companies in The Plus region are using alternative energy to transform trash into useable fuel. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Reusable-Trash.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/City-Wants-to-Move-in-With-County.aspxThu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Tight fiscal times prompts city of Medina's interest in joint courthouse.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/City-Wants-to-Move-in-With-County.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/UH-Contract-to-Help-Minority-Contractor-Grow.aspxThu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Minority Business Accelerator 2.5+ helps MAC Installations land $480,000 project.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/UH-Contract-to-Help-Minority-Contractor-Grow.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Tri-C-IT.aspxWed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Tri-C will lead Midwestern community colleges in offering health information technology training after receiving a $2.5 million grant. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Tri-C-IT.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Juventas-Therapeutics.aspxTue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Juventas Therapeutics Inc. is testing its cardiovascular stem cell therapy after raising $10 million in venture capital. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/April/Juventas-Therapeutics.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Enhancing-Job-Training-Info-in-Stark.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400New web site connects job seekers, employers.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Enhancing-Job-Training-Info-in-Stark.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Seeing-the-Big-Picture-at-Max-Hayes.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Cleveland high school implementing new effort to help students develop needed skills.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Seeing-the-Big-Picture-at-Max-Hayes.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Stark-County-Reconsidering-Merging-Building-Departments.aspxMon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400Consolidating local government departments looks more appealing as finances tighten.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/April/Stark-County-Reconsidering-Merging-Building-Departments.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/NASA-Glenn.aspxWed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Learn about the exciting things happening between The Plus partners and NASA Glenn. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/NASA-Glenn.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/NOCHE-Pursues-Talent-Dividend.aspxTue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Stakeholders uniting behind effort to increase region's educational attainment.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/NOCHE-Pursues-Talent-Dividend.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/March/Film-Festival.aspxTue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400As the Cleveland International Film Festival recently concluded, it boasted its most successful year to date and attracted interest from the global arts community.http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/March/Film-Festival.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Tax-Credit.aspxTue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400A new tax credit will help Revere Data LLC bring 40 jobs to Youngstown. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Tax-Credit.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Wind-Energy-on-Lake-Moves-Forward.aspxMon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Lake Erie Energy Development Corp. seeking a developer to build turbines in the lake.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Wind-Energy-on-Lake-Moves-Forward.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/InSeT.aspxMon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400InSeT is developing its Inertial Sensor Tracking System, which will be used to track underground locations that GPS can’t reach. InSeT’s technology is a great breakthrough for the mining industry, which is looking to better its safety standards. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/InSeT.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Launch-100-Targets-Minority-Entrepreneurs.aspxFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400JumpStart Inclusion Advisors to initiate statewide push to increase minority and urban entrepreneurs.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Launch-100-Targets-Minority-Entrepreneurs.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Launch-100.aspxFri, 26 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Launch 100, a new statewide initiative that will assist high-potential minority and urban businesses as they look to grow, will be piloted in Northeast Ohio before it expands to the rest of the state. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Launch-100.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Third-Frontier-Boasts-Job-Creation.aspxThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Third Frontier touts creation of 55,000 jobs, renewal on May 4 election ballothttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Third-Frontier-Boasts-Job-Creation.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Third-Frontier.aspxThu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400The Ohio Third Frontier Commission awarded Northeast Ohio companies nearly $4 million in funding for advanced materials projects – accounting for more than two-thirds of the funding granted for advanced materials industries. Read more about the companies awarded and see why voting "yes" on Issue 1 is so important. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Third-Frontier.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Innovation-Fund.aspxWed, 24 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Since its formation in 2007, the Innovation Fund assisted 44 companies within the region. Combined, these companies attracted $20 million in additional funding while creating 40 jobs and another 85 internship opportunities for students. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Innovation-Fund.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Efficient-Government-Means-Jobs.aspxTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400ABJ columnist Steve Hoffman builds the case for more efficient government driving economic growth.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Efficient-Government-Means-Jobs.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Tracking-GCIC-Progress.aspxTue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Global cardiac incubator launches new web site, track progress in emerging industry.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Tracking-GCIC-Progress.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/StreamLink-Software.aspxMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400StreamLink Software shows why The Plus region is a great place to grow a business. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/StreamLink-Software.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Zethus-Software.aspxMon, 22 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Zethus Software, a company based in the Youngstown Business Incubator, exemplifies the promise of The Plus region as it partners with German based Bruker-AXS and looks to grow rapidly. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/Zethus-Software.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/MAR-Systems.aspxFri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Northeast Ohio’s national reputation as a hot spot for innovative companies got a big boost recently when BusinessWeek magazine named MAR Systems one of America’s most promising startups. MAR Systems’ innovative approach to disposing of industrial waste has caught investors’ attention and propelled them into the national spotlight. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/March/MAR-Systems.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/NorTech-Adds-2-Execs.aspxThu, 18 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400Technology-based economic development organization adds staff.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/NorTech-Adds-2-Execs.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/EfficientGovNow-Attracts-50-Abstracts.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/EfficientGovNow-Attracts-50-Abstracts.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/March/Youngstown-Cafe.aspxMon, 08 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500Rosetta Stone Café and Wine Bar opens new location in Mahoning Valley.http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/March/Youngstown-Cafe.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/February/2009-Results.aspxThu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500In 2009 10 new companies were recruited to the 16 counties of Northeast Ohio, accounting for 874 new jobs, nearly $25 million in new annual payroll, and an estimated total annual regional payroll benefit of $65 million, which includes direct and multiplier job creation.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/February/2009-Results.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/February/Experience-News-Test.aspxMon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500Positively Cleveland takes home a North American Travel Journalists Assoication Grand Prize Award!http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/February/Experience-News-Test.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/February/You-Gotta-Have-HeART.aspxMon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500Win an overnight stay for two at a NEOhio B&B, plus dinner gift certificates + tix to experience arts + culture.http://www.theplus.us/Experience/2010/February/You-Gotta-Have-HeART.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/January/Venture-Capital-Report.aspxTue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500A new report says venture capitalists and angel investors poured $1.1 billion into Northeast Ohio in the past five years, supporting 183 companies and fueling some 40,000 jobs!http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/January/Venture-Capital-Report.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/January/Astro-Manufacturing.aspxMon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500Product development at most companies is an evolutionary process, but some manufacturers have found the leap to an entirely new product line a profitable move.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/January/Astro-Manufacturing.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/January/December-QER.aspxMon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500Northeast Ohio is trending closer to the U.S. in this current recession than in the 1981 recession, according to the most recent edition of Team NEO’s quarterly Cleveland Plus® Economic Review.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/January/December-QER.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2009/October/NEO-Aerospace.aspxMon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400Team NEO Report Shows Sector Transitioning the Cleveland Plus Economy.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2009/October/NEO-Aerospace.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Encouraging-Transparency-in-Local-Government.aspxCanton Repository calls on Stark County to be transparent as it explores government operations.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Encouraging-Transparency-in-Local-Government.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Lesson-in-Collaboration.aspxSuperintendent tells Senate Committee of benefits created through school district collaboration.http://www.theplus.us/Advance/2010/March/Lesson-in-Collaboration.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Team-NEO-QER.aspxThis week, Team NEO released its second quarter regional economic indicators report which indicated The Plus region is showing positive signs of improvement.http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/August/Team-NEO-QER.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/Editorial-Blog.aspxCleveland Plus has a strong, yet expanding aerospace cluster. From research and development to manufacturing, our region's technological, engineering, metalworking and advanced manufacturing capabilities make this an ideal location for aerospace businesses to thrive. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/Editorial-Blog.aspxhttp://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/Magnet-Cleveland-Mag.aspxNortheast Ohio organizations combine services to encourage international business. http://www.theplus.us/Know/2010/September/Magnet-Cleveland-Mag.aspx