Rachel Abbey McCafferty
Freelance ReporterExpertise: Reporting, writing, editing
Experience:
Rachel Abbey McCafferty is a writer, reporter and editor with 20 years of experience in journalism in Northeast Ohio. She previously worked as a reporter and assistant editor at Crain's Cleveland Business; an editor at Patch; and a reporter at Catalyst Ohio.
Highlights:
- Awards from Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and Press Club of Cleveland
- Active participant in Kent State University School of Media and Journalism professional advisory board
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
The mission of Ideastream Public Media is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Startups that produce physical products face unique challenges in bringing a concept to market. Northeast Ohio’s ecosystem of incubators and other services are helping bridge that gap. -
Northeast Ohio Medical University’s REDIzone helps entrepreneurs in and out of the university commercialize life sciences and biomedical research. The REDIzone offers physical spaces like labs, but also connections to experts in the university and the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. -
The Cleveland Institute of Art’s m.power class aims to give students tangible product design and entrepreneurship experience. -
Rust Belt Recruiting aims to help manufacturers close the labor gap by matching them with the right employees, connecting high-skilled workers with long-term jobs. -
Sunrise Entertainment keeps venues booked and supports the region's economy with a broad variety of music, theater, comedy offerings across Trumbull County. -
BRITE, a business incubator in Warren, provides lab space and support for startups focused on clean energy. It’s seen tremendous growth since hiring a full-time leader in 2017.
