A joint statement by Mayor Frank G. Jackson City of Cleveland & Joe Cimperman President of Global Cleveland
UCC, others criticize US plan to ban travel from more countries
UCC, others criticize US plan to ban travel from more countries
-By Hans Holznagel
Published on 01-27-2020
The news conference, held jointly with Global Cleveland, a nonprofit that welcomes international newcomers, came on the third anniversary of the Trump administration's Muslim travel ban, which bars migrants, refugees and asylum seekers from Iran, Libya, Somalia, Syria and Yemen, as well as North Korea and Venezuela. It also came in response to President Trump's plan to expand that list to include seven more countries – something he had mentioned during a wide-ranging Jan. 22 news conference at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Cleveland groups speak out against travel ban
Cleveland groups speak out against travel ban
-By DARCIE LORENO, Fox 8 Cleveland
Published on 01-27-2020
Global Cleveland and United Church of Christ held a press conference Monday in opposition of the country's travel ban. The group discussed what it feels are the ban's negative effects.
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 Mary Kilpatrick, 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 Mary Kilpatrick, 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.
