CNDC NEWS

CNDC Sustainable Business Committee Secures Grant from Ohio State University  A proposal submitted by the Sustainable Business Subcommittee of the Economic Development Committee was one of six projects awarded grants through the Farmland Protection Partnership Program that supports community-based agricultural economic development planning projects in Ohio.  The grant will fund a study to identify potential indoor agricultural initiatives that could lead to an indoor agricultural economic development engine in Cleveland.  The subcommittee is partnering with Baldwin-Wallace College in this effort.  "Agriculture has long been a cornerstone of Ohio's economy, and it is our hope that these grants will be used to foster new and innovative approaches to agriculture that will serve as an engine for Ohio's agricultural future," said Jill Clark, director of the Farmland Policy Innovation Center. 
The program is coordinated by Ohio State University's Center for Farmland Policy Innovation, housed in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics. 
 

INDUSTRY ITEMS OF INTEREST

Made an Impact?  Share $100,000  Imagine,  your community or organization could share in $100,000 being awarded by Dominion East Ohio for economic and social revitalization projects with their 17th Annual Community Impact Awards.   To enter, projects must have been completed between July 2010 and November 2011; projects must have made a major contribution to the economic or social revitalization of communities in Northeast Ohio; projects must be located within the Dominion service area in Ohio; organizations must be 501c(3), or have an eligible fiscal agent; must include name of community, contact name, title, phone number, e-mail address, and complete mailing address.  The deadline for submitting nominations is November 30, 2011.  Winners will be featured in the March 2012 issue of Inside Business Magazine.
Award criteria and entry information can be found by visiting the Dominion website at http://www.dom.com/, keyword:  Impact or by calling 216-736-6462.  Funding for the awards comes from the Dominion Foundation, which is dedicated to the economic, physical and social health of the communities served by Dominion companies.

Lead Safe Training Now Available to Landlords  Beginning in April of 2010, property owners doing work on their own rental properties are required to be certified through the U.S. EPA in Renovate, Repair and Paint methods.  In order to receive a valid certification, landlords are required to attend and complete a one (1) day workshop.  As a result of this, the Cleveland Tenants Organization is offering RRP training for landlords at a reduced rate.  The normal cost for the workshop is $250, but the Cleveland Tenants Organization is able to offer a reduced rate of $100 per landlord.  The training will take place on Saturday, November 5th and Tuesday, November 22 from 8a-4p.  The training will take place at the CTO headquarters located at 3631 Perkins Avenue, Suite #3A-4, Cleveland, 44114.  Cash, money orders, credit cards and checks will be accepted.  Class size is limited to 25 landlords per session.  To register and for more information, please call CTO at 216-432-0617. 

A Message from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections  The Board of Elections has asked us to spread the word regarding absentee ballot information in regards to the November 8, 2011 General Election.  The Board of Elections will no longer automatically mail absentee ballot applications.  If you would like an absentee ballot you must request one through the BOE.  Go to http://www.boe.cuyahogacounty.us/ and click the link on the left hand side of their home page that says vote by mail.  You can also request a ballot by phone by calling 216-443-6681.

  
Two FREE Document Shredding Events to Take Place  Did you know that 17 small trees and 3 cubic feet of landfill space are saved for every ton of paper YOU recycle?  To that end, two shredding events are on the horizon.  The first one will take place on Friday, October 7th from 1-4p at Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland located at 5700 Broadway Avenue in their rear parking lot.  The second shredding event will take place on Saturday, October 15th from 9a-2p at the City of Cleveland, Division of Waste Collection located at 5600 Carnegie Avenue.  The shredding that will take place by the City of Cleveland is limited to 10 boxes or bags per person; but they will also accept and properly dispose of your old unwanted computer equipment and/or household hazardous material.  For more information regarding these events call NHS of Greater Cleveland at 216-458-4663 or the City of Cleveland, Division of Waste Collection at 216-664-3717.

Member News

I Love My Neighborhood  It has been one year since the opening of the Stockyard, Clark-Fulton and Brooklyn Centre Community Development Office and to celebrate they are having a party!  Join the staff and community at Lincoln-West High School from 7-9p and enjoy appetizers, performances by Lincoln-West students and community awards as they celebrate their victories and achievements over the past year.  Please RSVP by Monday, October 10th to Nanci McCormack at 216-961-9073, ext. 201 or at nmccormack@dscdo.org.  Lincoln-West High School is located at 3202 West 30th Street, parking will be available in the north lot.

Fashion Friday on the Edge  Explore. Discover. Delight.  Join Cudell Improvement for some serious fashion fun on Friday, October 21st starting at 6:30p.  Take an escorted trolley tour making select stops at fashioned-focus locations on The Edge of Cleveland/Lakewood.  Fashion Friday tickets are $20/pp and must be reserved in advance as no tickets will be sold the day of the tour.  Your ticket will include trolley transportation, guided browse-and-shop stops and complimentary sips and tastes at The Edge fashion venues.  Each guest will receive a bonus voucher for an after-tour special offer at an Edge restaurant.  For information and reserved tickets, please call 216-228-4383.  This event is presented by Cudell Improvement, neighbors helping neighbors since 1974.

Planting the Seeds of a Stronger Community  CNDC is proud to announce that Cudell Improvement was one of 20 winners across the country to win an orchard by Edy's Fruit Bars as part of their Communities Take Root Program.  On August 30th, community members and volunteers gathered at 8611 Detroit Avenue and took part in a ceremonial tree planting, watched a planting demonstration and listened to an arborist talk about fruit tree aftercare.  The Cudell neighborhood is looking forward to all the benefits the orchard will bring:  fresh fruit for kids' nutrition programs, greener public spaces for everyone to enjoy, not to mention a healthier, more vibrant neighborhood.  The staff of Cudell Improvement would like to thank everyone who voted for them, making this dream a reality. 

Time to Vote for the "Excellence in Neighborhood Marketing" Awards  LiveCLEVELAND! will be hosting their annual meeting in November at Park Lane Villa.  At that meeting, they will present their annual "excellence in neighborhood marketing" awards.  They are welcoming nominations for marketing efforts that are taking place in the neighborhoods of Cleveland.  Think about all the wonderful events and efforts that take place in the neighborhoods throughout the year.  If you have a favorite, take time and nominate that event or effort and they just might be one of the award winners.  The nomination form is brief and simple and can be filled out online.  Go to http://www.livecleveland.org/ and on the left hand side of their home page click the link for the 2011 Neighborhood Marketing Ballot.  Deadline for nominations is Friday, October 7th.