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April 2007

Graduating Cadets to Become Cleveland Police
Posted Monday, April 30
45 graduating cadets are set to begin work as Cleveland police officers - the first in five years. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff was at the graduation ceremony Friday, and has this report.

First Responders Get Training
Posted Monday, April 30
People who respond to emergencies first, like firefighters and EMS personnel, received a range of training last Friday on protecting themselves as well as those they save. ideastream Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Low-Cost Akron Dental Clinic Closing
Posted Monday, April 30
In Akron tomorrow, the low-cost dental clinic that's served uninsured residents is closing it's doors. This is the second time in three years the clinic has been forced to close due to lack of funds. As ideastream's Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton reports, the closing once again leaves those in need fewer options.

What Can Cleveland Learn from St. Louis?
Posted Friday, April 27
For certain Cleveland's not alone in its marketing campaign. Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, Kansas City, and St. Louis are also pitching their regions to a national audience. St. Louis is actually one of the cities planners in Cleveland turned to while they were shaping the Cleveland Plus campaign. What's remarkable about the St. Louis case is the amount of positive attention the city has received in the national media including the New York Times and USA Today. We were wondering what can Cleveland learn from another midwestern city that's also attempting an image makeover. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke with Haim Mano, Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Missouri St. Louis.

Cleveland Plus Introduced 3,000 Feet Above City
Posted Friday, April 27
A group of area business development leaders went a bit above and beyond the usual in introducing the latest strategy to market the Northeast Ohio region. The Cleveland Plus campaign was officially unveiled yesterday 3,000 feet above the city. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.

Cifelli Pleads Guilty in Double Murder
Posted Friday, April 27
Jacob Cifelli has pleaded guilty to the murders of Cleveland artists Masumi Hayashi and John Jackson, last summer. Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Bill Mason announced yesterday that the 29-year-old will spend the rest of his life in prison. ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

Border Detainees to Speak at Forum
Posted Friday, April 27
While a fence is being built along the U.S. - Mexican border to stem the flow of illegal immigration, a different sort of border dispute is happening to the north. The detention of some American citizens returning from Canada, due to post-9/11 security measures, is the basis of a public forum, taking place this weekend. ideastream's David C. Barnett reports.

Cleveland Plus Unveiled
Posted Thursday, April 26
A coalition of tourism and economic development groups is preparing to release details of its new region-wide marketing campaign later this morning. It's developed the brand-name "Cleveland Plus" with the hope of selling Northeast Ohio to visitors and investors. ideastream's economics reporter Tasha Flournoy has more.

New Branding Push for NE Ohio: Joe Roman Interview
Posted Thursday, April 26
Over the coming months many people across the country will see advertising, promoting the benefits of Northeast Ohio both as a tourist destination and a place to do business. For the past two years, many of the region's tourism and economic development officials have been working together to come up with a campaign to market the region to outsiders. It's going to be officially unveiled later this morning. To give us a preview, ideastream's Eric Wellman was joined by Joe Roman, President and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Partnership.

Curbing Rabid Raccoons
Posted Thursday, April 26
More than $200,000 is being spent in the next few weeks in Northeast Ohio to curb rabid raccoons. ideastream Health Reporter Lisa Ann Pinkerton has more.

Nanotech Players Meet in Akron
Posted Thursday, April 26
Some of the players in the nanotech industry have been meeting in Akron to share ideas and consider its prospects. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

WTO Chief Economist Addresses Cleveland Audience
Posted Thursday, April 26
The chief economist of the World Trade Authority told a Cleveland audience today that big multi-lateral trade agreements are stuck, wanting for leadership. Patrick Low says that leaves the WTO a bystander in the many smaller trade deals going on and the cost of trade goes up. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Local Reaction to Cleveland Plus
Posted Thursday, April 26
Northeast Ohioans are reacting to a new campaign to market the Northeast Ohio Region. The "Cleveland Plus" campaign has been more than a year in the making. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

The Next Small Thing: Nanotechnology
Posted Wednesday, April 25
More than 500 researchers from the business and academic sectors are meeting in Akron this week to discuss what they think is the next big thing. Or maybe the next small thing: nanotechnology. They say Ohio is already a leader in the technology that is changing manufacturing, as ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Jury Selection to Begin in Artists Murder Case
Posted Wednesday, April 25
Jury selection is set to begin this morning in the trial of the man accused of murdering two prominent Cleveland artists last summer. ideastream's David C. Barnett reviews the case for us.

Businesses Re-examining Employee Policies in Wake of VT Shootings
Posted Wednesday, April 25
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, universities across the country have been re-examining their policies for dealing with troubled students. And many businesses are following suit, looking at their policies for handling employees who may be acting strangely or appear to need mental help. Tracy Tillotson deals with these workplace issues on a daily basis. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke to Tillotson, the director of Assist Now, an employee assistance program that's a division of Recovery Resources here in Cleveland.

Akron to Celebrate Neighbors Days
Posted Tuesday, April 24
Many people plan to gather with friends and family over the Memorial Day Weekend. Officials in Akron are hoping they'll meet with their neighbors. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports it's an idea the city's Mayor picked up in Europe.

New Curfew Set for Cleveland Teens
Posted Tuesday, April 24
Cleveland City Council took steps last night to try and curb rising youth violence and crime in the city. As expected, council members passed an emergency ordinance that will force young teens off the street earlier at night. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Making Change: Forum Held On Eminent Domain
Posted Tuesday, April 24
The latest round in a continuing series of battles between cities and the State for control of local affairs was waged yesterday in a forum on the use of eminent domain for economic development. Both the Ohio Senate and House are considering new rules which could affect this controversial practice. As a part of Making Change, ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

State and Local Face Off Over Eminent Domain
Posted Monday, April 23
Northeast Ohio business and government leaders plan to meet with state legislators today to discuss how proposed changes to eminent domain rules will impact economic development. ideastream's Bill Rice has more about this possible face off between state government and local officials.

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