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Welcome to ConnectToCLE!

Each week or so EA’s blog addresses various topics relevant to the people that we help. We work with companies and organizations to attract and welcome top talent to Northeast Ohio. We do this by connecting job candidates, new hires and their families to the people, places and lifestyle opportunities in Cleveland and Akron.

Our blog presents meaningful information about life in Northeast Ohio, relocation topics and trends in destination services. We answer both the common and uncommon questions that we hear from our clients and the people that we introduce, welcome and acclimate to Northeast Ohio.

And why ConnectToCLE? Because CLE is catchier than Northeast Ohio, Cleveland or Akron. But, rest assured! Our blog does address the entire seven county region we serve.

Record Low Unemployment Makes Hiring Tough

Exactly how tight is the job market? Has the power of negotiation moved entirely into the candidate’s realm? Do companies have to resort to poaching passive talent to keep their business growing? Are these your concerns? We’ve all heard the statistics. By the early 2020’s, demand for employees will far exceed available talent. Aging boomers are retiring […]

Shop Local in NE Ohio

Most people are familiar with Black Friday, a crazy day when doorbuster specials pull crowds into big box stores and Amazon online orders kick off in a frenzy. But, are you familiar with Small Business Saturday? Small Business Saturday is a special day created as an antidote for Black Friday. We know that healthy cities have lots […]

Finding your favorite vendors at the West Side Market…

EA Guide Stan Brady might not be originally from Cleveland, but he has a native Clevelander’s knowledge of the West Side Market! The West Side Market is Cleveland’s oldest public market. It houses around 100 vendors who offer meats, seafood, fruits, vegetables, baked goods, dairy, flowers, spices, nuts, and ready-to-eat foods in a beautiful neoclassical […]

Yoga Resources in NE Ohio

Are you moving to the Cleveland/Akron area and devastated to leave behind your favorite yoga studio? Don’t be! Northeast Ohio has many incredible resources for those that exercise or relax by doing downward dog and tree pose! Executive Arrangements helps people moving to Northeast Ohio find their happy spot. For yoga resources, we turned to […]

A Day of Being a Tourist in Our Own Town…Cleveland

November 9, 2018

Margy Judd

A few weeks ago, we hosted our annual Be A Tourist In Your Own Town outing for our clients that all work incredibly hard to find and land the best possible talent for their organizations. They rarely have the luxury of spending a day exploring their own city. And, because they are expected to be […]

What’s with the Mustard Wars in Cleveland?

October 8, 2018

Margy Judd

If you are in Northeast Ohio, you probably know about the Mustard Wars. But, do you know what the debate entails? According to a National Hot Dog and Sausage Council study, 71% of Americans who eat hot dogs use mustard. In Cleveland, people are passionate about two particular varieties of mustard… Stadium Mustard A little […]

Ohio City’s got a new school! The Music Settlement!

September 28, 2018

Sarah Guyuron

For this month’s EA University, our staff explored The Music Settlement’s new Ohio City campus. This new educational option in Cleveland’s Near-West Side provides music instruction, music therapy and a five-star Step Up to Quality early childhood program. Our tour guides for the day were phenomenal! Geri Presti (President and CEO), Karen Heitlinger (Chair, Center for […]

Cleveland’s Coast Guard Station Plans

September 13, 2018

Margy Judd

A few weeks ago, the EA team took a tour of the iconic decommissioned Coast Guard Station at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Sean McDermott, Chief Planning & Design Officer for the Cleveland Metroparks, shared his insights into what the plans are for this cool piece of property. This 1940 Art Moderne beauty was designed […]

Lake View Cemetery: National Landmark and CLE Must-See

August 29, 2018

Margy Judd

Monday, August 20, 2018: The EA team spent the morning at Lake View Cemetery, one of the most beautiful spots in Cleveland. We gather for monthly outings to explore different parts of NE Ohio and to keep our staff members educated about the most current info to share with those considering a move to NE Ohio. […]

Sharon Fruchey: Welcome to Northeast Ohio! Where the wild things are…

July 24, 2018

Sarah Guyuron

EA Guide Sharon Fruchey hails from Pittsburgh but has been a West Side Clevelander for over 30 years. Sharon is very knowledgeable about our region’s rich history, ethnic diversity, cultural institutions, food scene, and golf courses. She also happens to know a thing or two about the abundant wildlife that is part of the natural […]

Why is Quicken Loans Arena under construction?

July 24, 2018

Margy Judd

Obviously, this all started long before LeBron let the world know he is leaving his hometown for LA (personally, we think he is going to focus more on his movie making and production business than basketball; but, that’s just us). Let’s start with a little information about the Gateway Sports Complex. It is made up […]

Bedrock’s Plans for Downtown CLE

July 6, 2018

Sarah Guyuron

Monday, June 18, 2018: The EA team recently met with Bedrock VP Ken Till to learn more about Bedrock’s plans for Downtown Cleveland. Bedrock probably sounds familiar to most Northeast Ohioans as it is a real estate company co-founded by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert. Bedrock has been steadily purchasing some iconic Downtown Cleveland real […]

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