At the launch of Global Cleveland’s Talent Attraction Campaign on May 1st, Governor John Kasich said the program could become a model for the state. Demonstrating his support of the organization’s talent attraction initiative, JobsOhio President John Minor announced an award of $750,000 to assist Global Cleveland in its efforts. Mayor Frank Jackson also addressed the audience of over 1000 supporters, providing a warm welcome to all current and future newcomers.
The fun, multimedia event celebrated Cleveland and the positive momentum it is currently experiencing. The evening included international cuisine, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s “Definitive Cleveland Playlist”, and drawings for great Cleveland-related prizes.
Thirteen multicultural performance groups entertained the attendees, including: SEE VIDEO HERE
- Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Association
- Fairport Jammers 3
- Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio presenting: Mahima Venkatesh, Shivani Bafna, Natasha Pillai
- Korean Association presenting Master Ryu’s Tae Kwon Do
- Luca Mundaca
- Middle Eastern Belly Dance
- No Strangers Here
- Peace in the Hood
- “Piast” Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of PRCUA
- Sarena Tamburitzan Orchestra
- Sho-Jo-Ji Japanese Dancers
- Tam Tam Magic – West African Drum & Dance
- TASNO Turkish Music Choir
In addition, forty-two groups participated in the Community Partner Center, sharing information about various multicultural groups, real estate and neighborhood assets. Participants included:
American Lebanese Association
Asian Indian Heritage Project
Asian Services in Action, Inc.
Building Hope in the City
Catholic Charities Refugee Center
Cleveland Asian Festival
Cleveland Contemporary Chinese Culture Associations
Cleveland Council on World Affairs
Cleveland MetroParks
Cleveland One World Festival
Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland State University, Center for International Services & Programs
Cleveland Young Professional Minority Women’s Group
ClevelandPeople.com
Consortium of African American Organizations
Chinese Professional Entrepreneur Association
Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Downtown Alliance
Fairfax Development Corp
Famicos Community Development Corporation
Federation of India Community Associations of Northeast Ohio
Friendship Federation – American Vietnamese
ICC/WIN (International Community Council/Worldwide Intercultural Network)
International Services Center
K&D Real Estate
Kerala Association of Ohio
Korean Association
Liberian Association
NAACP
National Black MBA Chapter
National Society of Hispanic MBAs
Nueva Luz
Organization of Chinese Americans (OCA), Cleveland
Ohio Asian Business Association
Peace in the Hood
Polish American Cultural Center
Tremont Development Corp
Trust for Land
Urban League of Cleveland
US Together
