Leveraging Lake Erie
September 16, 2004
13 trillion gallons of water. Plenty of fish. Zebra mussels. And some say… gold. From the time it was discovered by Moses Cleaveland in the 18th century the lake has had a major impact on the economy of our city, our region. And now as many seek ways to stimulate and reinvigorate Northeast Ohio’s sluggish economy – some look north, towards Lake Erie. It is our greatest single natural resource and yet many agree we are not using it enough, in responsible ways, as a powerful economic catalyst. How can we better leverage Lake Erie – not just to improve the quality of life in our region but to create jobs? Stimulate commerce? Attract new people and business?
[Read the transcripts - David Beach; Robert Farley; David Orr; Chris Ronayne]Manufacturing
May 27, 2004
Manufacturing used to be big business in Northeast Ohio: Steel, auto parts, rubber. You name it and we made it - manufacturing jobs were plentiful - it was a major force driving our regional economic engine. That's all changing. Manufacturing jobs are disappearing. The next installment of A QUIET CRISIS will not just define the problem but seek out new answers to some tough questions like: Will Northeast Ohio ever regain it's stature as a manufacturing power house? Are the manufacturing jobs that have disappeared ever going to return? Can we really compete with cheap labor costs overseas?
[Read the transcript]A Look Back... A Look Ahead
January 29, 2004
We're approaching the third anniversary of the A Quiet Crisis series, a partnership between ideastream and the Plain Dealer investigating issues like leadership, institutions of higher learning and regionalism as they relate to Northeast Ohio. Join us for this installment of A Quiet Crisis as we take a look back at the conversation that launched the series, and reflect - with a new panel of experts - on changes in Northeast Ohio since that initial broadcast.
[Read the transcript]Big Bets
October 2, 2003
The 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? 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.
[Read the transcript]The Convention Center
June 12, 2003
Big bets. That's how some local leaders refer to high profile; big-money public projects intended to revitalize northeast Ohio's economy. There is a big bet on the table right now and it’s called “a new convention center.” Business leaders and developers have suggested a variety of different sites and plans. Which is the best? How much will it cost to build? And just how will it stimulate economic growth for Cleveland and all of northeast Ohio? These questions and more are discussed in this tenth installment of A Quiet Crisis.
[Read the transcript]Young Leaders
April 24, 2003
We will focus on young leadership in NE Ohio. Who are they? Where are they coming from? (inside established local big business? outside the state?) How are they different from current and past leaders in NE Ohio? How will their style, talents and interests change NE Ohio in years to come? What do they think of current leadership? Do current leaders help mentor these future leaders? How will these emerging, young leaders tackle the region's important challenges such as the economy, economic growth, education, the environment, the arts, etc. Just how important is leadership in the new century - more or less than 50 or 100 years ago? Are NE Ohio's emerging young leaders different from other cities? If so, how and why?
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Universities & Their Cities
February 6, 2003
Many agree that tomorrow's universities must serve as catalysts for vitality, in their home cities and throughout their regions. But, how is this done? What resources are needed? Innovative partnerships university presidents forge with their cities and regions will be discussed. The collaborations are creating cohesion and alliance between these institutions of higher education and their cities, and a greater appreciation for the enormous benefits that these relationships can bring to all concerned.
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3rd Frontier
November 20, 2002
A roundtable of panelists debated issues concerning economic development in Northeast Ohio. Topics included: the role of higher education in economic development, in terms of both workforce development and research; incentives Ohio can offer to entice and retain major employers; and the Third Frontier program and what Northeast Ohio industries it might impact.
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Success Stories
September 5, 2002
A revealing portrayal of five successful entrepreneurs - examining how their business acumen and experience in Northeast Ohio have defined their success, and how they've continued to maintain it through these difficult economic times. Transcript includes links to company profiles.
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Arts & the Economy
May 23, 2002
This installment focuses on the importance of Cleveland arts, artists and cultural organizations as an asset to our region's economic development. Contributions that artists, art and cultural organizations make in the strengthening of our regional economy were examined.
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Endowed Chairs
April 4, 2002
What are they? How many does Northeast Ohio actually have? How do they work? And how can they stimulate the regional economy? The panelists discussed how new and innovative ideas - which are often the by-product of endowed chairs at local colleges and universities - are transferred or commercialized from a campus setting to promising business enterprises in the local community.
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Leadership
January 31, 2002
Features six prominent leaders from Northeast Ohio gathered to explore the critical link between local leadership and economic prosperity.
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Higher Education & Economic Development
July 27, 2001
This installment focuses on the role of higher education in our regional economic development. Participants included heads of major colleges in Ohio.
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Regional Economic Development
June 15, 2001
How does economic development directly affects your life? Does it have a real impact on your job, family, neighborhood and general livelihood? This first installment will explore these topics as well as reveal how individuals can influence productive regional economic development projects and encourage broad community involvement.
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