Regional News Stories: April 2007

Nanotech Players Meet in Akron
Posted Thursday, April 26, 2007
Some of the players in the nanotech industry have been meeting in Akron to share ideas and consider its prospects. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

WTO Chief Economist Addresses Cleveland Audience
Posted Thursday, April 26, 2007
The chief economist of the World Trade Authority told a Cleveland audience today that big multi-lateral trade agreements are stuck, wanting for leadership. Patrick Low says that leaves the WTO a bystander in the many smaller trade deals going on and the cost of trade goes up. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Local Reaction to Cleveland Plus
Posted Thursday, April 26, 2007
Northeast Ohioans are reacting to a new campaign to market the Northeast Ohio Region. The "Cleveland Plus" campaign has been more than a year in the making. ideastream's Bill Rice reports.

The Next Small Thing: Nanotechnology
Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2007
More than 500 researchers from the business and academic sectors are meeting in Akron this week to discuss what they think is the next big thing. Or maybe the next small thing: nanotechnology. They say Ohio is already a leader in the technology that is changing manufacturing, as ideastream's Mark Urycki reports.

Jury Selection to Begin in Artists Murder Case
Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Jury selection is set to begin this morning in the trial of the man accused of murdering two prominent Cleveland artists last summer. ideastream's David C. Barnett reviews the case for us.

Businesses Re-examining Employee Policies in Wake of VT Shootings
Posted Wednesday, April 25, 2007
In the wake of the Virginia Tech shootings, universities across the country have been re-examining their policies for dealing with troubled students. And many businesses are following suit, looking at their policies for handling employees who may be acting strangely or appear to need mental help. Tracy Tillotson deals with these workplace issues on a daily basis. ideastream's Eric Wellman spoke to Tillotson, the director of Assist Now, an employee assistance program that's a division of Recovery Resources here in Cleveland.

Akron to Celebrate Neighbors Days
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Many people plan to gather with friends and family over the Memorial Day Weekend. Officials in Akron are hoping they'll meet with their neighbors. ideastream's Mark Urycki reports it's an idea the city's Mayor picked up in Europe.

New Curfew Set for Cleveland Teens
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Cleveland City Council took steps last night to try and curb rising youth violence and crime in the city. As expected, council members passed an emergency ordinance that will force young teens off the street earlier at night. ideastream's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Making Change: Forum Held On Eminent Domain
Posted Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The latest round in a continuing series of battles between cities and the State for control of local affairs was waged yesterday in a forum on the use of eminent domain for economic development. Both the Ohio Senate and House are considering new rules which could affect this controversial practice. As a part of Making Change, ideastream's David C. Barnett has more.

State and Local Face Off Over Eminent Domain
Posted Monday, April 23, 2007
Northeast Ohio business and government leaders plan to meet with state legislators today to discuss how proposed changes to eminent domain rules will impact economic development. ideastream's Bill Rice has more about this possible face off between state government and local officials.

Page 2 of 7 pages
 <  1 2 3 4 >  Last »
Back to archive listing