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Luckily we are cool enough to laugh…..
August 2024....reading my Wall Street Journal this AM I see this headline and discover that our state's name is a code word for Gen Alpha kids (I lost track at Gen Z!) and it's not meant to be flattering. If you have a WSJ subscription you can read the full article...
Celebrate Each Moment of Each Day – Anu Ramakrishnan’s Lasting Legacy
Last week we lost our light-filled colleague, Anu Ramakrishan, at the age of 57 to glioblastoma and we still can't believe she is gone. A professional writer, Anu shared her journey on Indiaspora and we encourage you to read it in full. This excerpt makes it crystal...
Meet EA’s Project Manager, Nadia Schroth
What a win it was for Cleveland when the Schroth family after a couple days with EA decided to relocate from Toronto. Fast forward to another big win, Nadia is now part of our team! Nothing helps prospective newcomers feel more at ease and heard than spending focused...
LAND Studio’s IrishTown Bend Park Update
How often does a 200+ yr old city like Cleveland acquire the land and resources to create a brand new 25 acre public park, with city skyline and water views? It's happening now! LAND Studio's energetic leader, Executive Director, Greg Peckham, shared the progress on...
Perceptions of Cleveland, Before and After
For those of us who work night and day to help showcase the Cleveland/Akron region to the rest of the world, this might be a tough read. But, wouldn't you rather know what outsiders considering a move to our region think about our town when asked? We do! Every city...
Pick Your Own Strawberries, Blueberries, Lavender
New to Cleveland? Or lived here for awhile and not sure what we grow and where to find a pick your own farm? Well we've got some ideas for you. The region boasts a long fruitful growing season. We've heard from our local park ranger that the blooms this year are about...
Treat Yourself To R&R At Rockefeller Park Greenhouse
I can’t even count the number of times, we have stopped at Rockefeller Park Greenhouse with a candidate or newcomer as we guided their day of exploration prior to their relocation to Cleveland. It's such an easy place to visit. Free parking. Free admission....
First Things First at First Tee-Cleveland, KIDS
When former Cleveland Indians player Andre Thornton heard about the mission of First Tee, a youth development organization that integrates the game of golf with a life skills curriculum to build inner strength, self confidence, and resilience, he knew Cleveland needed...
Cleveland: The Spot for Seeing the Solar Eclipse
As the solar eclipse approaches, everyone in the Path of Totality (Cleveland included) is making plans for where they will be and who they will be with to gaze heavenward on Monday, April 8th. If you haven't made up your mind yet, here are some of the places (besides...
Meet Adrienne Gray – EA’s Director of Finance and Orientation Day Guide
Although Adrienne joined our company to oversee finances and payroll, she was drawn in by the life stories of candidates we work with and decided that she'd like to join our Guide pool during her first year with EA. Each of our colleagues has a unique lens through...
Irish in Cleveland – One Jolly Man’s Journey
The Irish arrived in Cleveland as laborers in 1825 when work began on the Ohio and Erie Canal and reached their greatest numbers when the Ireland potato famine brought immigrants to the US. They settled around the east and west banks of the Cuyahoga River, with many...
Meet Newcomer Jurate Dickinson
We are so happy Jurate and Sam chose to move to Cleveland. Enjoy getting to know Jurate Dickinson who is an Area HR Manager, Aerospace Group for Parker Hannifin. Q: Tell us a bit about yourself, where raised and schooled, states and countries you’ve lived in and...
