Cleveland improves national ranking in immigration hospitality

Cleveland improves national ranking in immigration hospitality

-By Megan Gallagher, Mark Naymik, WKYC

Published on 11-13-2019

"We were the city that moved up the most across the country," President of Global Cleveland Joe Cimperman explains, "That is so important especially when at this time. When there are people who want to build walls, the city of Cleveland is building bridges."

Cleveland rises in national rankings of immigrants’ ability to join community

Cleveland rises in national rankings of immigrants’ ability to join community

-By , Cleveland.com

Published on 10-13-2019

Cleveland rose significantly in national rankings evaluating how easy it is for immigrants to become part of the community, from No. 64 in 2018, to No. 14 this year.

U.K. firm perfect example of 'Why not Cleveland?'

U.K. firm perfect example of 'Why not Cleveland?'

-By Elizabeth McIntyre, Crain's Cleveland

Published on 09-22-2019

Alexander Mann Solutions' love affair with Cleveland is still going strong. Seven years after London-based provider of talent-acquisition and management solutions committed to Cleveland as home for its U.S. headquarters - leaving Raleigh, N.C. at the altar - AMS founder and CEO Rosaleen Blair said she would do it all over again...

Khizr Khan Commemorates Constitution Day at Cleveland Club

Khizr Khan Commemorates Constitution Day at Cleveland Club

-By KARLYNN WELLS, Spectrum News 1

Published on 09-19-2019

Khizr Khan has accomplished a lot in his lifetime, but he says one of his greatest moments was when he became an American citizen.

  • Khizr Khan was the keynote speaker at Global Cleveland's Constitution Day Forum, that commemorated the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution
  • Khan discussed life since is powerful speech at the 2016 Democratic National Convention
  • Khan, a Gold Star Father, attorney and naturalized citizen, recently authored a book

Gold Star father Khizr Khan tells Cleveland City Club why he spoke at the 2016 DNC

Gold Star father Khizr Khan tells Cleveland City Club why he spoke at the 2016 DNC

-By , Cleveland.com

Published on 09-18-2019

Khizr Khan, the Gold Star father who spoke of his immigrant story and his son’s sacrifice during the Democratic National Convention in 2016, almost didn’t make his now-famous speech...

'Passport Party' Connects Clevelanders With Other Cultures

'Passport Party' Connects Clevelanders With Other Cultures

-By RYAN SCHMELZ, Spectrum News 1

Published on 09-18-2019

CLEVELAND, Ohio—The room at Market Garden Brewery was full of travelers like Sid Cukali.

  • Global Cleveland, a nonprofit that connects international newcomers with economic opportunities, held a Passport Party at Market Garden Brewery
  • The party was part of their "Welcoming Week" for immigrants
  • The event encouraged attendees to share their travel experiences and learn about new cultures

Author, immigrant Khizr Khan hosts book signing as part of Global Cleveland's National Welcoming week

Author, immigrant Khizr Khan hosts book signing as part of Global Cleveland's National Welcoming week

The event was held at the main branch of the Cleveland Public Library from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.

-By WKYC

Published on 09-17-2019

On Tuesday, author, lawyer and immigrant Khizr Khan held a book signing for his book, “ This is our Constitution: What is it and Why it matters.” The event was held at the main branch of the Cleveland Public Library from 7 p.m.to 9 p.m.Channel 3 was a proud media sponsor of the event.

Global Cleveland kicks off immigration Welcoming Week with interfaith prayer service

Global Cleveland kicks off immigration Welcoming Week with interfaith prayer service

-By , Cleveland.com

Published on 09-16-2019

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Religious leaders gathered Monday for an interfaith service to begin Welcoming Week, a celebration of immigrants in Cleveland. The series of events — organized by Global Cleveland, a non-profit that works to connect immigrants in Cleveland with economic opportunity — seeks to recognize newcomers’ contributions to Cleveland.

National Welcoming Week kicks off Sunday

National Welcoming Week kicks off Sunday

-By Courtney Shaw, News5Cleveland

Published on 09-15-2019

CLEVELAND — Sunday is the start of National Welcoming Week. The world campaign is designed to showcase immigrants and newcomers to their cities. In Cuyahoga County, the organization Global Cleveland has planned an entire week of events and promotions...