“There really has to be product improvement by the city of Cleveland to be more attractive to people with means,” Hill said. “It means downtown housing. It means schools that will attract kids from middle-income families.”
August 31, 2007
George Nemeth: links for 2007-08-31
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Why are there no Ohio schools on this list?
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Via Roger Bundy. I’d say the GCP’s foray into the blogosphere ain’t goin’ so well
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At least someone’s doing something about education
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Good questions
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Carole campaigns to keep city buddha
Douglas Craver: Wise Move Tech Czar!
I can’t think of anyone more qualified to lead SchoolOne’s push into business services. It is a win-win for 2 people and a company I really like (and examples of action over talk). Congrats Tech Czar (you deserve this after being “pushed” despite the value you added). Smart move Micki!
Cleveland “tech czar” Michael DeAloia is joining one of the companies he recruited to the city.
Mr. DeAloia told CrainsCleveland.com today that he has resigned as senior executive for technology development at the city of Cleveland to take a management position at SchoolOne LLC, a Cleveland-based software developer and information technology services provider.
“I like his energy,” Ms. Tubbs said. “And, I’ve seen that energy over and over again. He’s had success (telling) his message.”
Part of his new job will be to help the company expand its service offerings beyond schools and into the business community, she said.
A spokeswoman for the city of Cleveland did not immediately return a phone message left this morning.*
*Surprise, surprise!
Crain’s Cleveland Business: ‘Tech czar’ going back to School
Susan Miller raises an important question:
Here’s a way for the elder poor to save themselves from the taxing maws of Cuyahoga County and make up for the loss of sales tax referendum. How do we get this news out to them?
George Nemeth: Gloria recaps
Hope to hear more stories like these, so, as Chas Rich says, the “victors” can’t write only their side:
Tuesday, July 24th I received an invitation to attend a meeting at Gypsy Beans and Baking Company. I went. I think it may have changed my life. I thought I was through with my days of political activism. Turned out I was wrong. When I went, I did not know the reason for the meeting other than it had something to do with the last public hearing about the convention center/medical mart. Turned out PutItOnTheBallot.com was born that day.
A group of activists and others were concerned that the commissioners were bent on adding 1/4% sales tax to our state tax without a vote…
George Nemeth: Chas has a hard time taking the Med/Con seriously
He’s probably not alone:
It’s hard to take them seriously when they announce an update press conference on what is happening 1 day before. Gee, that’s the way to keep the public updated. What is it they announce? Why committees being formed to serve as advisory groups in finding a site, explain to schools what classes in hotel management should be offered , and who should be included in the discussion. This, apparently constitutes putting “the meat on the bone” for the convention center/med mart. Things that one might have thought would be already discussed and part of that vital business plan for the city and county — before passing a tax and start collecting money…
George Nemeth: Predatory lending in Scene Magazine this week
Mark Seifert of the East Side Organizing Project in an article by Pete Kotz:
Seifert tried to warn people. “Early on, when we approached elected officials, they thought we were crazy. ‘The banks would never do that. These people are deadbeats.’”
Stereotype made the problem easy to dismiss. On one side were black residents, who simply couldn’t handle their money, politicians theorized.
On the other side were the captains of finance — Key, National City, Bank One, JP Morgan, and Citicorp were all in on the scam. They were the kind who sat on all the important committees, broke bread at the best clubs, slapped backs at the finest parties. And they were dumping huge checks into campaign treasuries. It was easy to look the other way.
When Ohio cities tried to enact anti-predator laws, the legislature moved to stop them. Former Attorney General Betty Montgomery actually sued Cleveland to bar it from protecting residents. Her successor, Jim Petro, blamed the problem on stupidity. “We were told that people were not educated and he couldn’t do anything,” says Seifert.
Local pols weren’t any better. Though ESOP was compiling evidence of fraud by the pound, Prosecutor Bill Mason preferred to bag crackheads. It made for easier hunting, better headlines.
President Bush even named Roland Arnall his ambassador to the Netherlands. At the time, Arnall’s company, Ameriquest, was the biggest predatory lender in Cleveland…
George Nemeth: Next Thu: Midtown Brews with Michael DeAloia
Join Meet.The.Blogger* @ Midtown Brews for conversation with Michael DeAloia, Senior Executive for Technology Development, Department of Economic Development, City of Cleveland for “Edict of Development: The Wins, The Losses, The Joy, The Tears”.
A discussion of one young professional’s tour through the economic development landscape in Cleveland. A quick synopsis of where we are as a community and where we should have been. An honest and insightful conversation of the trials and tribulations of tech development - the successes and the hurdles. Bring your questions and get honest, provocative answers.
Date: Thursday, September 6, 2007
Time: 5:30 P.M - 7:30 P.M.
Place: Webtego
2530 Superior Avenue, Suite 600
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: 216-248-8700
Buy a six pack of your favorite brew to share, and add your voice to this important regional dialogue. A $5.00 contribution to Midtown Brews will help defray the cost of the delectable munchies we usually have.
