Job access

Cleveland aims to build a $100 million site fund. Here’s how it would work

“I think reinvestment in enabling economic activity in the city is one of the most people-centered investments we can do.”

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The Paradox Prize

The project elevated awareness of transportation as an economic competitiveness issue for the entire region, not just urban areas. And it demonstrated that creative approaches and solutions are possible.

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In Ohio, a New Tool Maps the Equity and Sustainability of Potential Business Locations

When companies evaluate potential locations for starting or expanding their operations, they typically consider factors including the costs to build or relocate in the area; risks

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Ending the ‘no car, no job; no job, no car’ paradox in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio is a region built for the car, evidenced by cross-cutting freeways and huge parking lots that dominate the landscape.

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What Might OZs Accomplish?

In less than two years’ time, Opportunity Zones have had an impressive fall from grace.

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Cuyahoga County, the Cleveland Foundation Join as Sponsors of The Paradox Prize

The County’s Board of Control has approved a $100,000 investment in the public challenge, while the Cleveland Foundation has made a $50,000 grant.

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Paradox Prize Winners Announced

Manufacturing Works, Akron METRO and SHARE Receive Round 1 Awards

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Fund for Our Economic Future, Cuyahoga County Partner on Efforts to Improve Job Access

The Fund for Our Economic Future (Fund) and Cuyahoga County announced today a number of initiatives they are jointly advancing to improve residents’ access to jobs.

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The Paradox Prize Seeks Solutions to Improve Worker Mobility in Northeast Ohio

The Paradox Prize seeks to invest in big ideas that help Northeast Ohioans who are stranded economically by their geography.

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Economic Development Nonprofit Offering Prizes for Transportation Solutions

The Fund is putting $1 million behind an effort to help solve what it calls the Transportation Paradox.

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The Fund for our Economic Future