Industry Items of Interest

Riversweep Cleanup Set for Saturday, May 7th  RiverSweep is Ohio Canal Corridor's annual environmental awareness and clean-up initiative.  The event partners multiple non-profit organizations with private companies and hundreds of volunteers to clean areas along the Cuyahoga River Valley and its tributaries.  RiverSweep is a "done in a day" event where volunteers gather at one of several designated areas.  The best part is that all volunteers receive a free t-shirt and lunch at the Nautica Pavilion.  This year is RiverSweep's 20th anniversary-come this year and join the ranks of esteemed river-cleaners from the past two decades.  To find out how you can help call the Ohio Canal Corridor at 216-520-1825.
 

Urban Pathways Conference to Visit, Learn from Morgana Run  In Early 2009, the Morgana Trail Run was inducted into the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's Urban Pathways Initiative, making it just one of seven urban rail-trails in the country to receive this honor.  As part of this initiative, Morgana Run has received national attention as a model for building community and engaging residents in active transportation based around an urban rail-trail.  On May 24th and 25th, the Urban Pathways Initiative Conference will be coming to Cleveland, where over 200 multi-disciplinary professionals from across the country will be visiting the Morgana Run Trail to learn how to replicate some of its best practices.  This event will be hosted by Slavic Village Development and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy.  To request an invitation visit www.railstotrails.org/urbanpathways. 
 

Fifth Third Celebrates Grand Opening of Union Miles Banking Center  Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio will hold a grand opening celebration of its Union Miles Banking Center at 4127 East 131st St. in the Miles Pointe Crossing Shopping Center on Saturday, April 9th.  To celebrate the grand opening of this new office, which opened in February, there will be the unveiling of an art mural created by children in the community, as well as a kids' corner, music, food, prizes and a grand prize flat screen television.  Festivities will begin at 9am; the ribbon cutting will take place at 11am featuring Councilman Zachary Reed and continue with an all-day open house.  The new location will be open Monday-Friday from 9am-6pm and on Saturdays from 9am-2pm.  Managing this location is Tonya Perkins-Stoudermire who also serves as Treasurer of the Union Miles Development Corporation. 
 

Stormwater Information Sessions for Community Organizations  On Wednesday, April 13th, community organizations are invited to attend an informative session to help your neighborhood understand stormwater issues, reduce storm water pollution and save money.  Highlights of the session will include NEORSD's Stormwater Management Program, the NEORSD Small Scale Stormwater Demonstration Project Grant Program, NEORSD's Green Infrastructure Program, Stormwater Fee Credits and information about the 2011 City of Cleveland Rain Barrel Program.  All sessions will run from 9-10:30am and will be held at the Slavic Village Development Corporation located at 5620 Broadway Avenue, Suite 200, 44127.  All sessions are free, but pre-registration is strongly recommended.  Please RSVP to Lilah Zautner at lcz@neighborhoodprogress.org by April 8th. 
 

Member News


   Cudell Site is Orchard Finalist  A large site that Cudell Improvement, Inc. received through an action in Judge Pianka's Housing Court may become a neighborhood orchard if friends and neighbors vote for it.  Beginning April 15th and through May 31st, residents are encouraged to vote once daily via the internet to secure the orchard for the Cudell Neighborhood.  Sponsored by the California Fruit Grower's Association, the orchard will be planned by the Fruit Growers' consultant and the trees will be provided by the association.  All fruit from the trees will be given to local foodbanks and meal programs. Be sure to check the May issue of INFOMAIL for the internet address or visit www.cudellimprovement.com. 
 

University Circle Inc. Receives Grant from Ronald McDonald Charities of Northeastern Ohio  University Circle, Inc. (UCI) was awarded a grant by Ronald McDonald Charities to fund the purchase of the STAR seat safety restraint system.  The STAR system will help ensure the safe and reliable transportation of preschool students during their visits to University Circle museums as part of UCI's Early Learning Initiative.  As part of its four PreK-12 educational programs, UCI transports more than 16,000 children of all ages to the Circle's world-class museums.  With this generous grant, UCI will purchase the STAR seat safety restraint system and retrofit its buses, which is now required by the Ohio Department of Transportation.  "This grant helps our youngest students safely begin and regularly enjoy their own journey of lifelong learning in the Circle," said Chris Ronayne, President of UCI.  For more information about ELI, please visit universitycircle.org.