Big Bets Press Release
September 24, 2002The debate over whether to build a new convention center is far from over. But is that the only major project that will have any real impact on our local economy? Are there any other so called “Big Bets” that need to be considered?
On Thursday, October 2 at 8pm, a distinguished panel of local experts will participate in a special roundtable discussion A QUIET CRISIS: Big Bets, to be broadcast on WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN. The latest installment in the ongoing multimedia series A QUIET CRISIS examines what’s next – or what should be next—in major investments for economic development in Northeast Ohio.
A QUIET CRISIS: Big Bets addresses the continued debate over whether or not to build a new convention center; and explores other “Big Bet” development projects: Who’s gambling on them, and how will they impact our regional economy? Discussion will center on issues surrounding future development projects, the measurable impact they will have on our region’s economy and on taxpayer’s pocketbooks, and whether or not these projects are worth the risk.
Panelists include: Brad Whitehead, Senior Program Officer for Economic Development Initiatives, The Cleveland Foundation; Eric Von Hendrix, President, MWV Pinnacle Management Co.; James Levin, Artistic Director, Cleveland Public Theatre; Ruth Durack, Director Kent State University Urban Design Center; Lisa Hong, Vice President, eQuest Engineering; and David Gilbert, President, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission. Dave Pignanelli, Director of News and Information for ideastream, will host the program. Joe Frolik, Associate Editor of The Plain Dealer, will moderate the panel discussion.
A QUIET CRISIS: Big Bets will premiere on WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN ideastream Thursday, October 2 at 8pm. The broadcast will repeat on WVIZ/PBS Sunday, October 5 at 3pm and Monday, October 6 at 11:30pm and on 90.3 WCPN Wednesday, October 8 at 8pm. A special five-minute feature segment will also air on 90.3 WCPN during the Morning News Thursday, October 2. Special coverage will also appear in the Forum section of The Plain Dealer on Thursday, October 2 and again in the Sunday, October 5, Forum section.
A QUIET CRISIS is an ongoing, multimedia project involving WVIZ/PBS, 90.3 WCPN and The Plain Dealer. Its goal is to better inform viewers, listeners and readers about how the region’s economy affects their lives, and the impact it has on their jobs, families, neighborhoods and general livelihood. The series explores and reveals how individuals can influence productive regional economic development projects, encourage broad community involvement, and provide opportunities for direct participation.
Serving Northeast Ohio, ideastream is a public service, multiple-media organization with a mission to strengthen our communities by providing distinctive, thought-provoking programs and services that enlighten, inspire, educate and entertain. The joint media organization was formed by the merger of public broadcasting stations WVIZ/PBS and 90.3 WCPN in July of 2001.
< Back to Press Releases Main