Within the past year, Downtown Cleveland witnessed tremendous momentum made possible by successfully hosting the RNC, a Cleveland Indians World Series appearance, and a Cleveland Cavaliers NBA championship. What's next for Downtown's growth and development?
In the 1920's, Cleveland prospered, in part, because of its significant foreign-born population who provided the labor and entrepreneurial skills needed for the city's changing economy. Today, Ohio's foreign-born immigrants number 480,868 - just 4 percent of the population. The national average is 13 percent.
The city's continued economic success is dependent on its ability to embrace technology and innovation, and compete in a highly skilled global economy. This is a conversation on how immigration and international residents can create jobs and influence a vibrant 24/7 downtown community.
Panelists include:
Humberto Choi, M.D., Pulmonologist, Cleveland Clinic and Downtown Resident
Joe Cimperman, President, Global Cleveland
John Kiru, Executive Director, Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas
Joseph Marinucci, President, Downtown Cleveland Alliance
This conversation is moderated by ideastream® reporter/producer Darrielle Snipes.
