Upside/Downside: Europe’s Good News for NEO

Friday, December 5, 2008
Topics: Economy, Politics
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There has been no shortage of bad news for the local economy lately. Automakers and financial institutions are the bedrocks of our regional economy, and they're up against the ropes. Northeast Ohioans heard something Thursday that offered cause for a bit of optimism. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson phoned WCPN's Sound of Ideas® from Brussels, where he was about to meet with trade officials from the European Union who are interested in establishing a North American presence based in Cleveland. ideastream®'s Eric Wellman spoke with SOI host Dan Moulthrop who has been tracking this story.