Global Cleveland is focused on regional economic development through actively attracting newcomers, welcoming and connecting them both economically and socially to the many opportunities throughout Greater Cleveland. Global Cleveland will provide a point of contact for all newcomers, both domestic and international, to help them establish greater organizational and individual connection within the Greater Cleveland community. The work launched in Spring 2011, with a day-long Community Summit and an open invitation to the civic leaders, business leaders and the public to join in the effort.
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What you can do
Join in any of the conversations below. They were all started at the Community Summit to begin continue the efforts of the working groups established there, but you don't have to have been at the Summit to be a part of the dialogue now and a part of the work in the future.
Let other people know about the effort and join us on Facebook and Twitter (#globalcle).
Vision and Mission
- 100,000 newcomers to Greater Cleveland by 2021
- A welcoming region that is a place of opportunity for people of all ethnic and international backgrounds
The mission of Global Cleveland is to strengthen the region by attracting and retaining newcomers and connecting them to opportunities, resources and services; by recognizing and valuing their contributions as neighbors, civic partners and entrepreneurs; and, by promoting the region as a welcoming place for all.
Immediate Work
The Global Cleveland Welcome Hub, located in the new Huntington National Bank building on Public Square, will be the central connection point for all newcomers. In addition to the headquarters in the heart of Downtown Cleveland, connection points will be created across the community in libraries and various neighborhood organizations. These locations will provide newcomers with the services and materials they need.
Global Cleveland will focus its work in four main strategic areas, by either providing direct service or by partnering with other organizations. The four strategies include:
- Attracting skilled newcomers to the region and filling open jobs;
- Retaining talent and providing them opportunities to connect to the region;
- Expanding and diversifying community networks to encourage connections and spur innovation;
- Creating a welcoming and open region that is a place of diversity and opportunity for all.
Community Benefits
Increasing both the domestic and international migration to Cleveland will support economic development as newcomers fill job vacancies, start companies and add to the educational attainment of the region. The skills, connections and diversity brought by newcomers are assets to the region and will contribute to the broader community's prosperity, just as newcomers from many regions of the country and the world have during Cleveland's past.
As Cleveland civic and business leaders focus on economic growth in healthcare and new manufacturing, Global Cleveland will support those efforts by leveraging and expanding networks and opportunities to attract talented individuals to this region to fill open jobs and potentially create new ones.
Who is behind this?
Initial funding will come from four founding sponsors, including the Jewish Federation of Cleveland, Forest City Enterprises, Huntington National Bank and the Cleveland Foundation. The City of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County have also pledged support.
You can also find out more about our board of directors and advisory council.
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Global Cleveland In the News
Global Cleveland draws new leader from Gordon Square Arts District (11-14-2012 02:00 PM)
Even before the Global Cleveland job emerged, Joy Roller said she was itching to talk up the metropolitan area that has been her adopted home for more than 20 years.
Global Cleveland leader Larry Miller resigns for health reasons (10-09-2012 09:40 AM)
Directors say they hope to soon appoint an interim leader of an agency charged with leading Cleveland into the global economy.
Cleveland will declare 'Bienvenidos' and try to catch the Hispanic wave (10-08-2012 01:00 AM)
Global Cleveland will attempt to recruit Hispanic profressionals and families to a region that attracted few newcomers last decade.
Marketing director for Global Cleveland to speak to University Heights Senior Adult Network (06-17-2012 03:00 AM)
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS -- Lauren Freiman, community relations director for the new initiative Global Cleveland, will speak to members of the University Heights Senior Adult Network at 2 p.m. June 21 at the city library, 13866 Cedar Road.
Global Cleveland adds youth, diversity and a partner (06-05-2012 01:00 PM)
Engage! Cleveland, an umbrella group of young professional organizations, is now part of Global Cleveland. The two groups decided to combine their quests to re-energize and repopulate Northeast Ohio.
Global Cleveland putting out word worldwide that there are biomedical job openings in Cleveland (03-24-2012 06:35 AM)
Global Cleveland, an economic development agency with an international focus, is putting the word out worldwide that there are biomedical job openings in Cleveland.
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