Greater Cleveland

Union Home Mortgage Foundation raises more than $200,000 for charity partners during annual gala

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
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STRONGSVILLE, Ohio, Jan. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Union Home Mortgage Foundation, the charitable arm of Union Home Mortgage, announced today it had raised more than $200,000 in support of its charitable mission during its 2023 Evening of Hope Gala, including a $50,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cleveland. The Union Home Mortgage Foundation operates with the mission to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Key Points: 
  • The Union Home Mortgage Foundation operates with the mission to equip families with the tools and resources needed to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
  • Seeing everyone together supporting these incredible organizations during our gala is the highlight of my year," said Ashley Ali, Executive Director of the Union Home Mortgage Foundation.
  • "I am so proud of the impact we're able to achieve through the Union Home Mortgage Foundation," said Bill Cosgrove, CEO of Union Home Mortgage and Chairman of the Foundation.
  • For more information on the Union Home Mortgage Foundation, visit www.uhmfoundation.org , call 440.863.3217 or email [email protected] .

United Way of Greater Cleveland Hosts The Freakonomics of Cleveland: A Conversation with Stephen Dubner, Focusing on Economic Opportunity to Move a Region Forward

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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The books inspired the weekly podcast Stephen hosts, Freakonomics Radio, which ultimately led to the creation of a podcast network called The Freakonomics Radio Network.

Key Points: 
  • The books inspired the weekly podcast Stephen hosts, Freakonomics Radio, which ultimately led to the creation of a podcast network called The Freakonomics Radio Network.
  • Before the Freakonomics books, podcasts, and networks, Stephen was an editor and writer at New York magazine and The New York Times.
  • Vanessa Whiting, United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Board Chair, opened the evening by welcoming Dubner to the stage.
  • Management, Corp., was recently named Board Chair of United Way of Greater Cleveland.

The Entrepreneurship Center at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland, in collaboration with UBIZ Venture Capital, is Preparing African-American Woman Entrepreneurs. The Black Women in Retail Program is sponsored by Walmart through the Walmart.org Center f

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Monday, September 25, 2023
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"Our participants are learning how to position their products to get on the shelves of big box retailers," said Michael Obi, President & CEO, of UBIZ Venture Capital.

Key Points: 
  • "Our participants are learning how to position their products to get on the shelves of big box retailers," said Michael Obi, President & CEO, of UBIZ Venture Capital.
  • Given a lack of access to capital, Black women are more likely than other demographic groups to self-fund their businesses.
  • The Entrepreneurship Center is also hosting a Black Women in Retail Pitch Competition for the participants on October 26 that includes a $2500 prize.
  • The 2023 Black Women in Retail program will culminate with a Career Expo and Graduation ceremony on November 4.

AYR Wellness Announces Agreement to Acquire Third Ohio Dispensary License

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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MIAMI, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced that it has entered an option agreement that provides AYR with the future ability to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Twice the Wellness, LLC, (“Twice the Wellness”) an entity provisionally licensed to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in Ohio.

Key Points: 
  • MIAMI, July 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AYR Wellness Inc. (CSE: AYR.A, OTCQX: AYRWF) (“AYR” or the “Company”), a leading vertically integrated U.S. multi-state cannabis operator (“MSO”), today announced that it has entered an option agreement that provides AYR with the future ability to acquire 100% of the equity interests of Twice the Wellness, LLC, (“Twice the Wellness”) an entity provisionally licensed to operate a medical marijuana dispensary in Ohio.
  • Twice the Wellness intends to open a dispensary in Woodmere, Ohio, a suburb of the Cleveland Metropolitan Area.
  • ft. cultivation facility in Parma and have recently entered into agreements to acquire two dispensaries, pending regulatory approval, with Twice the Wellness set to become AYR’s third future location in Ohio.
  • To learn more about AYR Wellness or to locate your nearest dispensary, please visit www.ayrwellness.com .

We The People March (WTPMarch.org) Urgent on Heels of Discriminatory SCOTUS Decisions

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Saturday, July 1, 2023
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As authoritarian lawmakers and legislatures seek to criminalize immigrants, sexuality, gender expression, Blackness, homelessness, religious freedom, and the teaching of vital history, this country never has seen such a blatant abuse of power against virtually every group of people at the same time.

Key Points: 
  • As authoritarian lawmakers and legislatures seek to criminalize immigrants, sexuality, gender expression, Blackness, homelessness, religious freedom, and the teaching of vital history, this country never has seen such a blatant abuse of power against virtually every group of people at the same time.
  • Basic constitutional rights are under attack, and We The People cannot stay silent.
  • In conjunction with the Ft. Lauderdale march, advocates across the nation have been hosting local companion We The People events.
  • The following three take place tomorrow:
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July 2ndAnti-Hate March (WTPMarch.org) Expects Thousands

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Friday, June 30, 2023
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As authoritarian lawmakers and legislatures seek to criminalize immigrants, sexuality, gender expression, Blackness, homelessness, religious freedom, and the teaching of vital history, this country never has seen such a blatant abuse of power against virtually every group of people at the same time.

Key Points: 
  • As authoritarian lawmakers and legislatures seek to criminalize immigrants, sexuality, gender expression, Blackness, homelessness, religious freedom, and the teaching of vital history, this country never has seen such a blatant abuse of power against virtually every group of people at the same time.
  • Basic constitutional rights are under attack, and We The People cannot stay silent.
  • In conjunction with the Ft. Lauderdale march, advocates across the nation are hosting local companion We The People events.
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Two FirstEnergy Employees Named Women of Professional Excellence by YWCA of Greater Cleveland

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) employees based in northeast Ohio have been named Women of Professional Excellence by the YWCA of Greater Cleveland. Patricia Mullin, acting president of the company's Ohio operations, and Tonya Shelton, a human resources representative, were honored at the organization's Women of Achievement Awards event on May 23.

Key Points: 
  • Pat Mullin and Tonya Shelton recognized for efforts to empower women, eliminate racism
    AKRON, Ohio, June 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Two FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) employees based in northeast Ohio have been named Women of Professional Excellence by the YWCA of Greater Cleveland.
  • "We are honored to partner with FirstEnergy to recognize Pat and Tonya as Women of Professional Excellence," said Helen Forbes Fields, president and CEO of YWCA Greater Cleveland.
  • It is one of the greatest honors of YWCA Greater Cleveland to celebrate the incredible women leading us on our mission to eliminate racism and empower women."
  • Since 1999, more than 1,000 exceptional leaders have been named Women of Professional Excellence by the YWCA of Greater Cleveland.

Readout: Small Business Administration’s Administrator Guzman Visits Cleveland to Meet with Local Entrepreneurs

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Monday, May 22, 2023
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CLEVELAND, OH – Last week, on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, 2023, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) in Cleveland to meet with local leaders and small business owners.

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, OH – Last week, on Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, 2023, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman , head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), joined U.S. Representative Shontel Brown (OH-11) in Cleveland to meet with local leaders and small business owners.
  • Administrator Guzman and Congresswoman Brown joined the Greater Cleveland Partnership/Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) for an armchair conversation on the current small business landscape.
  • Next, Administrator Guzman and Rep. Brown toured Sausalito CLE, a local restaurant and caterer that serves locally sourced food.
  • This discussion also featured Mayor Justin Bibb and local entrepreneurs discussing some of the most pertinent issues facing Cleveland small business owners.

GoodwillFinds deepens its influence in the resale market with new leadership and rapidly growing national footprint

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Next month, the platform will onboard three additional Goodwill members, more than doubling the scale of its marketplace.

Key Points: 
  • Next month, the platform will onboard three additional Goodwill members, more than doubling the scale of its marketplace.
  • I have confidence that Nicolas and Jim will provide the leadership necessary to achieve these goals," said Matthew A. Kaness, Chief Executive Officer at GoodwillFinds.
  • "Both bring deep expertise that will accelerate build-out and roadmap, which ultimately fuel the essential programs of local Goodwill organizations."
  • Net proceeds go directly back to the community the item was sourced from, subsidizing social service programs in local neighborhoods across the country.

The Urban League of Greater Cleveland Announces Kevin Clayton as New Board Chair

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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CLEVELAND, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity for the Rock Entertainment Group, which includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse has been selected as Board Chair of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC).

Key Points: 
  • CLEVELAND, March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Clayton, Senior Vice President, Head of Social Impact and Equity for the Rock Entertainment Group, which includes the Cleveland Cavaliers and Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse has been selected as Board Chair of the Urban League of Greater Cleveland (ULGC).
  • Clayton said he is both honored and humbled to be elected as the Chair of the Urban League.
  • She is thrilled to see Clayton utilize his leadership and in-depth experience to take the Urban League even further.
  • In addition to serving as the League's Board Chair, Clayton is currently an active board member at Creating Healthier Communities, United Way of Greater Cleveland, Black Sports Professionals, and the City Club of Cleveland.