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Superior Arts Improvement
District Elects Board
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Property owners from the Superior Arts Improvement District held its first members meeting yesterday, February 6th and elected its Board of Directors.
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The Board of the Cleveland Superior Arts Improvement Corporation elected its officers. Left to right: Dan LaGuardia of Lake Affect Studios is secretary, Antonin Robert of Global X is Chairman, Karen Perkowski of Tower Press is treasurer, and Edna Akrish of Sole Business Systems is Vice-Chairman. The map to the right shows the target area of the Superior Arts Improvement District which is St. Clair Ave on the north, East 26th St on the east, Payne Ave. on the south and East 18th on the west.
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Yesterday over 20 property owners from the Superior Arts Improvement District came together for the first Members Meeting to elect its Board of Directors for the Improvement Corporation that will govern the services to the District. This was the culmination of two years of work by Campus District, Inc and property owners in the Northern Campus District who wanted to improve safety and enhance the neighborhood. Over 60% of owners signed the petition to create the special improvement district. Funding from the new assessments on each property will pay for Clean and Safe Ambassadors to patrol and clean litter and debris, access to an off-duty police officer, and provide business attraction and marketing services, etc.
The Board of Directors, elected by the owner-members at the meeting, include Edna Akrish, owner of Sole Business System on Rockwell Ave, Joseph Bowman, VP of Operations for the Plain Dealer on Superior Avenue, Ryan Fioritto, Co-Owner of Tenable Services on Payne Avenue, Chad Jones representing the owners of Cleveland Bricks on St. Clair Ave., Dan LaGuardia, co-owner with his wife of Lake Affect Studios on East 25th Street, Karen Perkowski, owner with her husband David of Tower Press and several other buildings on Superior, Antonin Robert, a principal of Global X, the largest property owner in the district, and Lynn Ruggeri, Chief Operating Officer of the Firefighters Credit Union on St. Clair Avenue.
Bobbi Reichtell, retiring executive director of the Campus District, thanked the owner-members and especially the Steering Committee who helped with outreach to fellow property owners to gain support for the special improvement district. She introduced Mark Lammon, incoming executive director who has deep experience in setting up and running business improvement districts.
Reichtell announced numerous positive developments in the Northern Campus District which included the opening of the new K-8 Campus International School on Payne Ave., in August 2017, new management by the YWCA taking over Norma Herr Women's Shelter starting in April 2018 with additional County funding allowing it to be open 24/7 so that women will not have to line up outside and wait to get in, the renovation of the historic building at 2101 Superior for the new headquarters of Global X opening in March, a resident-led creative placemaking project on Superior turning a bus shelter into an "Art Stop" with rotating art on display, and the City of Cleveland coming through with funding for off-duty police to be deployed at key times around the homeless, shelters.
The new Board of the Superior Arts Improvement Corporation will meet every other month and will publicize their meetings, which are open to all property owners in the district. For more information, contact Mark Lammon at mlammon@campusdistrict.org.
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Downtown Restaurant Week
February 16-25
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As the residential population and number of out of town visitors continues to grow in Downtown Cleveland, more and more new restaurants are opening up every day. Get to know the huge variety of great restaurants downtown and in the Campus District.
Restaurant Week is February 16-25 in which world-class restaurants will be offering a variety of their most delectable spreads for your to enjoy! Selected menus prices will range from $15, $30, and $40. HERE is the list of participating restaurants and their menus. Be sure to check out Elements Bistro on Euclid ! There's still time for restaurants to sign up! Restaurant sign up is HERE.
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CSU Office of Civic Engagement
Wants to Hear From You!
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For the past several months, the Anchor Institution Taskforce at Cleveland State University has been meeting to determine the anchor mission of Cleveland State and to develop a plan to institutionalize that mission throughout the entire university. The taskforce is expected to have a complete plan to deliver to President Berkman this spring. It is critical in the development of this plan that we seek input from various constituencies including faculty, staff, students and the community. As such, the taskforce will be conducting surveys and hosting meetings to collect information on various activities that our key constituencies participate that support an anchor mission and to solicit ideas for what should be the key pillars of our anchor mission.
In addition to the surveys, we hosting forums to discuss the concept of an anchor engaged institution. The first forum was on October 19 with Steve Diner of Rutgers University Newark. Another public event was held on November 18 at Trinity Cathedral where a panel discussed what it means to be an anchor institution. Until we announce the upcoming forums, please consider taking this SURVEY.
Who is an anchor Institution?
Nonprofit or public institutions that are rooted in place. These institutions often have a mission to serve and are often the largest employers and purchaser of goods and services in many communities.
What is an Anchor Mission?
A commitment to intentionally apply an institution’s place-based economic power and human capital in partnership with community for long-term mutual benefit.
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Since 2005, the Enterprise-led Cuyahoga Earned Income Tax Credit Coalition, as part of the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program, promotes economic prosperity by helping low-income families make use of the earned income tax credit (EITC) and other asset building programs.
Our free, high-quality tax preparation offers hardworking families an alternative to paid preparers, many of whom assess high filing fees and expensive refund advancement products. With nearly 1 in 5 Cuyahoga County residents living in poverty, it is crucial that taxpayers receive all of the credits due to them and their entire refund, free of filing fees. The Coalition serves families, individuals and seniors from across the County at 25 tax preparation locations. Through client surveys, we know that these refunds are spent locally which benefits the community in which our clients live and work.
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Find a Tax Site Near You
Call 211 for an appointment at any of the following tax sites:
| Tax Site Host |
Address |
| Asia Services In Action |
3631 Perkins Ave #2AW, Cleveland, OH 44114 |
| Baldwin Wallace College |
275 Eastland Rd, Berea |
| Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. |
7201 Kinsman Rd, Cleveland |
| Care Alliance |
2916 Central, Cleveland |
| CEOGC-Central |
1849 Prospect Avenue, Suite 200 |
| CEOGC-Glenville |
10529 St. Clair Avenue , Cleveland |
| CHN Housing Partners |
2999 Payne Ave #306, Cleveland 44114 |
| Cleveland Clinic |
14101 Euclid Ave, East Cleveland |
| ESOP |
11890 Fairhill Road, Cleveland 44120 |
| Famicos Foundation |
1325 Ansel Rd, Cleveland |
| Gordon Square Arcade |
6516 Detroit Ave, Cleveland 44102 |
| Lakewood Library |
15425 Detroit Ave, Cleveland 44107 |
| Metro West CDC/Lin Omni Center |
3167 Fulton Road, Cleveland 44109 |
| CEOGC-May Dugan |
4115 Bridge Ave, Cleveland, OH 44113 |
| Mt. Pleasant Now |
13815 Kinsman Rd, Cleveland, OH 44120 |
| NHS of Greater Cleveland |
5700 Broadway, Cleveland 44127 |
| Notre Dame College |
1857 South Green Rd, Cleveland 44121 |
| Old Brooklyn NFSC |
4261 Fulton Parkway, Brooklyn 44144 |
| Parma Collaborative |
11212 Snow Rd, Parma Heights, OH 44130 |
| Tri-C West |
11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130 |
| Tri-C East |
4400 Richmond Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 |
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Campus District is now on Instagram
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Add us on Instagram @ CDICleveland You'll be able to watch our Stories and learn about upcoming events as they develop and unfold!
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Events in and Around the Campus District
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Savor is hosted by LMM. Largest fundraiser of the year bringing together well-known chefs from Cleveland for a spectacular culinary event. Thursday, March 22 from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the nostalgic Silver Grille at the Higbee Building.
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CSU Department of Theatre and Dance celebrates the authentic voice inside every girl and lets Emotional Creature (EC) a vehicle to empower young women and inspire activism. Running February 22 – March 4, 2018, EC show has been called “empowering and entertaining” by New York Observer. Two $25.00 Dinner at Elements Bistro on Euclid is available on Fridays. Tickets can be purchased 90 minutes before the show or HERE
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Thursday, Feb. 22 from 5:30-8 PM at 6815 Euclid Ave. Health-Tech Corridor Happy Hour. Meet us at the Midtown Tech Hive to get a first look at the Cleveland's Newest coworking space and hub for tech education.
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Wealth Building in Northeast Ohio's Communities of Color on Thursday, February 22 from 8:30 am - 2:00 pm at Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs, Cleveland State University, on 1717 Euclid Ave. Register for this event.
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Wed, Feb 28 from 6- 8 PM. Superior Gatherings are neighborhood get-togethers in the Northern Campus District where community members can share ideas, take action on community projects, and get social with neighbors. Dinner is provided, so RSVP by emailing Rachel at roscar@campusdistrict.org
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Thursday, Feb 15 from 2-5 PM at Tri-C Metro Campus Health Careers & Sciences Building Room 104. Screening performed for stress levels, food choices, cardiovascular
fitness, & cholesterol profile. Cost: $15 Call 216-987-3555 to schedule an appointment.
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Wednesday, Feb. 14
216 Hoopy Hour starts at 5:30 PM, Game is @ 7 PM CSU vs. Detroit Mercy, in Wolstein Center Food Item Veggie Burrito with Refried Beans and Chili Dog & Chips Purchase tickets Online or Calling/ Text
(216) 687- 4848
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Starting Wednesday, Feb 7th at 12 PM Trinity Cathedral is hosting a Music and Art Series. EVERY Wednesday until May 16th. Bring a lunch or purchase one in the cathedral for $7. Learn HERE who is performing.
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Tuesday, March 20 come to the Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland Luncheon to learn how you can apply for home repair loans of up to $60,000 for qualified applicants, and neither credit score nor current home equity are determinants. Not sure how to select a contractor? Contact Mary Neighswander at 216.458.4663
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