Happy Women’s International Day!
Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. We recognize and thank our heroic immigrant women who are the backbone of the immigrant rights movement. Your sacrifices, courage and strength build our families and our communities. Today, we honor YOU! #WELead #Cities4Citizenship Last year, National … Continued Read More
What Is Your American Dream? Nana Takyi-Micah
“I arrived in the United States from Ghana in 2010 to pursue my education at Hiram College. As an incoming freshman, I realized how difficult it was to find Ghanaian or African foods in the local grocery stores. So I decided to create a company that makes authentic African sauces, spices and snacks. That’s how … Continued Read More
What Is Your American Dream? Radhika Reddy
As we celebrate the opening of American Dreams earlier this month at Cleveland Public Theatre, we’re spending time learning about the American dreams of those in our community. Even a few that have come true. This week we feature entrepreneur, real estate developer and philanthropist Radhika Reddy, Founder & Partner of Ariel Ventures, LLC, who has spent … Continued Read More
Get Involved with Global Cleveland
Join us in welcoming and connecting international newcomers to economic, professional and social opportunities in Greater Cleveland. Below are ways you can get involved – from helping international young professionals network with civic and business leaders to attending a naturalization ceremony. We look forward to working with you! Read More
InterCLE , A Spectacular Success!
The first InterCLE, a grand welcome for our international students, was a spectacular success. So, yes, we’re planning an encore. Attendance: 522 Universities represented: Case Western, Cleveland State, Kent State, Akron, John Carroll, Baldwin Wallace, Tri C, Oberlin Nations represented: China, India, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, England, France, Italy, Greece, Mexico, Guatemala, Egypt, Nigeria and … Continued Read More
Giving Tuesday
At Global Cleveland, we pursue an uncommon quest. We try to attract immigrants to Cleveland and help them to pursue the American dream. We do this because we need their energy and we need their skills to repopulate our city and to compete in the global economy. With anti-immigrant hostility rising nationally, our work has … Continued Read More
First International Pitch Contest Reveals a World of Ideas
Can I charge my cell phone just by walking? Lizeth Fuentes Cervantes of Mexico believes you can. Her company, Inergia, has developed a portable knee-charger designed to generate power as you hike or stroll. How do I keep track of everything everyone tells me at the doctor’s office? PlainDoc might have the answer. The … Continued Read More
Small in number, immigrants are giving Cleveland a mighty big boost
Study shows a talent stream that can be tapped to grow the economy and create jobs Joint statement by the Greater Cleveland partnership and Global Cleveland, October 25, 2017 A new study on the impact of immigrants on the Great Lakes economy includes information with critical implications for Greater Cleveland as we look to replenish … Continued Read More
DESCENDANTS OF DISPLACED PERSONS OFFERED NEW GLIMPSE INTO THEIR IMMIGRANT ROOTS
The U.S. Holocaust Museum and Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum Archives partner to create a searchable database that will be presented October 24. If your family emigrated to Greater Cleveland from Europe after World War II, chances are they came from a Displaced Persons Camp. These were temporary settlements that housed millions of people uprooted by the … Continued Read More
DESCENDANTS OF DISPLACED PERSONS OFFERED NEW GLIMPSE INTO THEIR IMMIGRANT ROOTS
The U.S. Holocaust Museum and Cleveland’s Ukrainian Museum Archives partnered to create a searchable database of Displaced Persons camps. It will be presented October 24 at the Slovenian National Home. Cleveland, Ohio, October 10, 2017 – If your family emigrated to Greater Cleveland from Europe after World War II, chances are they came from a … Continued Read More
