MAGNET: Regional Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network Launches Their Plan in 2006

Northeast Ohio is about to see an explosive, high profile, living, learning and enlightening force hit the scene and landscape, as area filmmakers, learning institutions and the public come together to create NEO Central - a bleeding-edge collaborative media arts center for NEO now and the future.The center will be based on like-minded initiatives around the world, and will provide shared film/media education, incubation, production, distribution, business and technology resources, and facilities, which are currently located in the historic landmark Gillota Building at 300 Central Viaduct (Carnegie) and will be expanded significantly as part of an area economic development plan. More on all of this is found in the links below, which will grow...

I've thought for some time about the issues facing East Cleveland, and thought deeply about the potential we have to uplift an underprivileged community by applying a concerted eco-development strategy.  Here I outline some of my core thoughts as framed by our six-sphere model:

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Reminder: CAAO's online executive auction opens May 1, 2006. Be sure to mark your calendar and avoid the risk of missing a chance to place your bid on the time of some of Northeast Ohio top executives. In honor of CAAO's 5th year anniversary, they have included special items in this year's auction. REALNEO is proud to support and promote CAAO and this event. Read On...

Please join a casual collaboration of Northeast Ohio leaders interested in supporting "Film" as a cultural, educational, technological and economic engine of this community. "Film" is an important factor in the NEO economy, with many talented "film" professionals involved here in management, production, creative and other roles, creating $ millions in spending and wealth and making NEO a more interesting and fulfilling place to grow up and live. But, what is film, and what matters to the community and our economy?

Orchid Mania: Blossoms & Butterflies
Major Exhibit February 25 through March 26, 2006  

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Just wanted to let you know that CAAO will be part of a special sponsorship presentation at half court at the Q before the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Washington Wizards game. At 6:00 PM CAAO will be presented with a platinum level sponsorship check. Dan Gilbert, owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers will also be meeting with the staff of CAAO at half-time to talk about how our organizations can work together.

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"Film" is an important factor in the NEO economy, with many talented "film" professionals involved here in management, production, creative and other roles, creating $ millions in spending and wealth and making NEO a more interesting and fulfilling place to grow up and live. But, what is film, and what matters? Read on below:

I hope you will join me on February 24th @ 8:00am for the region's leading
Private Equity Investment Summit. The event will take place at the
beautiful, new Corporate College facility on Richmond Road (see attachment).

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JumpStart Breakfast --> Friday, February 24th - Legal Essentials for
Start-Ups and Pitfalls to Avoid!  

This session highlights the key legal issues faced by every early-stage

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CSU Black Alumni Association and other black professional organizations are putting on the 2nd annual State of Black Cleveland Event on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 CSU's University Center Room 1 8:30am-12noon

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The
appointment of Christopher S. Ronayne, as the new President of
University Circle Incorporated (UCI) was announced today, November
14, at UCI’s Annual Meeting by R. Thomas Stanton, Chairman of UCI’s
Board of Trustees. Ronayne will lead the 40-member nonprofit
organization’s efforts to continue the development of University Circle
into one of the country’s premier urban districts. Ronayne is only the
seventh president to serve UCI since its founding in 1957. He succeeds
Terri Hamilton Brown, who is stepping down to join National City Bank.

Community of Minds' next event will be on Wednesday, December 7th 2005
from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. We'd love to see you there, but your name is
not yet on the list. If you'd like to join us, simply register for the
event online: http://www.communityofminds.com/EventCalendar.asp#NextEvent

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Event #1:

Come to the CIA and plan for a “more better future”

October 31, 2005 - 4:30pm – free parking behind
building
Cleveland Institute of Art, Reinberger Galleries - 11141
East Boulevard

Even though you are busy, come for as long as you like - stop by, be entertained, see some friends, and enjoy - invite your friends!

Escape the trick-and-treat world... connect with your friends for a real, free treat – get tricked-out for the CIA’s great new exhibit, “Dreaming of a More Better Future” (an exhibition of Art, Architecture, Technology, Science, Politics, Life Style and Mutation) – experience the world-premier of an original composition performed by an exceptional string quartet from the Cleveland Institute of Music – view multimedia work of CIA masters in TIME (Technology and Integrated Media Environment) - have your mind supercharged by Rebecca Ryan’s high-powered energy and insight – enjoy some wine, beer and cider - get really involved in state of the art visioning on your community’s future! See http://realneo.us/Future

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Images, videos and stories from the 2005 Cleveland Ingenuity Festival

Earlier this month, REALNEO IT Analyst Derek Arnold attended the O'Reilly Open Source Convention and Drupal Conference in Portland, Oregon, and he brought back more than new code, knowledge and relationships - he brought back the State of Oregon's vision of being "an epicenter for Open Technology (Linux and Open Source-enabled hardware, software and services)". The State of NEO needs to embrace such a vision!

Akron, Ohio - at the Akron-Summit County Public Library Auditorium
Rebecca Ryan will speak on her work for the Akron Chamber of Commerce

http://www.greaterakronchamber.org/ 

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Our community is being challenged by the migration of homegrown talent to other areas. Join area business leaders Aug. 29 as Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce launches “Brain Drain to Brain Gain,� a major economic development initiative poised at retaining and attracting young talent for the Stark County community. The Chamber has hired Rebecca Ryan, economist, futurist and president of Next Generation Consulting Inc. to lead this effort. Next Generation is a talent cooperative that helps communities uncover the “best of what is� in the community to retain and attract the brightest young talent. In-depth research is conducted to make this happen. Be a part of the solution; ensure the community’s future. Start by attending “Brain Drain to Brain Gain,� a free presentation. Light complimentary refreshments will be available.

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Join us for a great networking opportunity to meet the entrepreneurs presenting in Palo Alto.  Learn more about JumpStart and SayYES! to Cleveland. See the new Hyland Software facility.

2005 Featured Palo Alto Entrepreneurs are:

• Ayalogic - Mike Rojas, President
• Gene Express Inc. - Terry W. Osborn, Ph.D., M.B.A., President & CEO
• SageQuest - David B. Lowman, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
• SamePageSolutions  - Andrew Vaeth, President
• Tooling University LLC - Chad Schron, Vice President & Tom Barrett, Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Cost:       Ticket Price: $25.00 includes drinks, hors d'oeuvres and a chance to win 1 of 2 fabulous door prizes:

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Attraction, infatuation, going steady, engagement…and finally marriage! Sounds like the evolution of your relationship with your significant other, right? Well your business relationships are no different. And COSE has a way you can form a new business relationship and take it straight to the altar!

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Hear One of the Most Successful Entrepreneurial Stories to Ever Hit Cleveland!

Business Unusual: “BrandMuscle: An Entrepreneur’s Story!� Phil Alexander

Ever hear of someone starting a new business and turning it into gold and find yourself saying, “Why didn’t I think of that?� Well a lot of people have dreams of starting their own business but few actually take the leap because of the risks, hard work and dedication involved.

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This is day two of the the planning conference, joined with the 17th
annual Cleveland Planning and Zoning Workshop. Check the conference web
page at www.ohioplanning.org for updated and expanded information.

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This the start of a two-day planning conference will address a wide
range of planning and zoning topics that affect our daily lives.
Register before August 15th for early bird rates. Check the conference
web page at www.ohioplanning.org for updated and expanded information.
Online registration available.   Contact phone:
216-443-3700.  Contact: khopkins [at] cuyahogacounty [dot] us.

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