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SHDC Highlights
Are you ready to Shake It Up?
Shake It Up, a backyard bash to benefit SHDC, will get your summer party season off to an adventure-filled start. Thanks to hosts, Jan and Jim Brady who reside across the street from Lower Lake, the VIP event which begins at 6 pm, will feature a special tour by Friends of Lower Lake and some other nature-themed surprises. The party, with a tasty menu created by J. Pistone, continues from 7-10 pm under the stars with music, raffles and camp-inspired activities. Please help Shaker Heights Development Corporation continue to support existing businesses, attract new companies to Shaker, catalyze reinvestment in the Chagrin + Lee commercial corridor and convene the Chagrin + Lee and Greater Van Aken Business Associations. Thank you to the host committee of Jan and Jim Brady, Sarah and Michael Bowen, Meg and Alex Campbell and Alana and Dan Wilhelm as well as our sponsors as of May 19 Allegro Real Estate Brokers & Advisors, The Arminius Foundation, Kim and Bart Bixenstine, Jeri E. Chaikin, Lawrence Hatch, Huntington Bank, Key Bank, Tony Love, Margaret W. Wong and Associates, Pat and Dick Pogue, Process Canine, RDL Architects, Reminger Attorneys at Law, Schneider Smeltz Smeith Bell LLP, Shaker Heights Animal Hospital Get all the event details and purchase your tickets now!
Lee Road Action Plan
In February, during Phase I Understand of the Lee Road Action Plan, hundreds of residents and business owners attended Zoom meetings and completed a survey and polls, sharing a vision for the future of Lee Road. You told us you wanted a street that is vibrant, inviting, welcoming, safe, walkable, connected to nearby neighborhoods and that celebrates the City’s history, diversity, and identity. You also shared your desire to support existing merchants and create diverse new businesses, gathering spaces, and multimodal infrastructure that supports safe travel for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Building on the foundational vision developed in Phase I, we are now embarking on Phase II Shape, where residents, property/business owners, and institutional partners will guide concept development at meetings and through online polls and surveys. The concepts will integrate transportation and land use recommendations that are informed by economic and market analyses and community input.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, June 15, 6:30 pm at The Dealership, 3558 Lee Road, for your chance to weigh in on how you want Lee Road to look in the future. A virtual meeting is also being planned for mid- to late-June. To learn more about the plan and sign up for project email updates, please visit shakeronline.com/leeactionplan.
SBDC Office Hours in Chagrin + Lee Corridor
 
Shaker Heights Development Corporation is pleased to host CSU's Small Business Development Center for monthly office hours at The Dealership in Shaker Heights. Established and aspiring small business owners can sign up for 25-minute appointments to take advantage of FREE advice and support in the areas of business plan development, market research, social media and outreach strategies, financing options, cash flow analysis and more. Staff members from the SBDC that will be on-site to work with business owners include Director, Katie Van Dyke, Accounting and Finance Advisor, Jessica Yox, and Marketing Advisor, Cindy Earl. Sign up for an appointment on June 22.
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Business Highlights
This newsletter goes to more than 900 recipients! Does your business have a special event, promotion or job opening to share? To see your business highlighted in the May e-newsletter send a brief description of it to Julie Kaufman no later than June 3.
Motiv
On May 20, Brittany and Dre Wiley, owners of the Magna Family of Brands Hospitality Group, opened Motiv in Shaker Heights. The new coffee and wine retailer is located across from the Shaker Heights Library and will proudly serve Mocha Coffee Company Craft Coffee and wine from around the world. Motiv features small bites and specialty cocktails and will make a great spot to study, sip or socialize over a delicious beverage.
iPlay Kids Activity and Entertainment Center
iPlay Kids Activity and Entertainment Center is hosting their first Food Truck Friday on May 27 from 4pm-8pm. Food truck owners text 216.224.7451 to reserve a spot. Customers, come and enjoy this fun event that is planned to occur every second and fourth Friday during the summer!
Master Marr's Taekwon-do
Did you know that you can get in a great Taekwon-do workout during your lunch break on Tuesdays and Thursdays? And even better, for the remaining Tuesdays and Thursdays in May, you can participate in the noon adult class at Master Marr's for FREE! For more information call 216.921.5425 or click here.
Old Brooklyn Cheese Co.
May is American Cheese Month which means it's the perfect time to stop by Old Brooklyn Cheese Co. in the Van Aken District Market Hall for some scrumptious cheese! You'll discover sandwiches, giant pretzels, soups, mustards, charcuterie boards, and all the cheese you could ever want.
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Business Spotlight
Shaker Hts. Nutrition
 
Mitzi and John Long celebrated the grand re-opening of Shaker Hts. Nutrition at 3433 Lee Road on May 7. Now, in addition to Independence Nutrition, Downtown Nutrition and Nuvo Nutrition, they are the proud owners of Shaker Hts. Nutrition in the historic Kingsbury Building at the northeast corner of Lee Road and Van Aken Blvd.
In addition to being experienced business owners, John is retired from the U.S. Postal Service and Mitzi is the Manager of Organizational Development and Learning at University Hospitals. Mitzi, John and their two teenage children have resided in Shaker since 2006 and owning a shop in their own community is really a dream come true. When the opportunity arose for them to purchase the Shaker Heights location, they couldn’t let it pass them by. The Longs have a desire to partner with other Shaker businesses and organizations through events and programs, to offer jobs to young people in the City and to get to know customers who are also their neighbors.
The menu at Shaker Hts. Nutrition goes beyond tasty. Flavors range from Cherry Delight to Fried Oreo, but shakes contain 24 grams of protein, less than 250 calories, 21 essential vitamins and minerals and less than 9 grams of sugar. The teas provide energy, but without the sugar, carbohydrates, high calories or other things that energy drinks may typically contain, including an unwanted "crash" after consuming. The mega teas contain B-vitamins, antioxidants, collagen, caffeine, and aloe vera which supports healthy digestion and better nutrient absorption. Coffee can be made hot or iced, contains 15 grams of protein and less than 2 grams of sugar. And if you're looking for more than a delicious drink, protein-packed waffles are available every Sunday until noon.
Shaker Hts. Nutrition offers a VIP club for customers who want to get the most up to date information on specials, announcements and events. Text SHN to 57838 to join or stop in Monday-Friday 7am-7pm and Saturday-Sunday from 9 am-5pm. Mitzi and John are sure to greet you with a warm welcome and will help you select a shake, coffee or tea that will do your taste buds and your body good!
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Announcements & Events
May 30
The City of Shaker Heights will hold its Annual Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade on May 30 starting at 9am. The parade will begin near City Hall at the intersection of Lee Road and Van Aken Boulevard, will proceed east in the westbound lane of Van Aken Boulevard, and end at The Van Aken District.
June 25
Grab your bicycle and ride to the Colonnade for Ciclovia, a morning of cycling-themed activities brought to you by the Sustainability Committee and the Recreation Department's #ShakerPlays program. Free classes, demonstrations and activities from 8am-12pm. More details to come!
June 30
Shaker Arts Council (SHAC) is sponsoring Shaker’s Got Talent, a juried event shining a light on Northeast Ohio’s hidden talent. Amateur performers (from poets and dog owners showing off their pets’ amazing tricks to singers, dancers and magicians) are welcome to audition with their family friendly talent. For more information and to submit an application use this link.
Shaker Historical Society is offering raised garden bed rentals from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Costs are: One 4’ x 8’ plot (Member: $35/year and Non-member: $40/year), Two 4’ x 8’ plots (Member: $70/year Non-member: $80/year). SHS participates in the Museums for All program and offers discounted plot fees for community members receiving SNAP benefits. Please read this for more information or email education@shakerhistory.org.
Shaker Library offers one-on-one technology appointments with their Technology Experience Specialist. Appointments are located at Shaker Heights Main Library and may be scheduled up to two weeks in advance. During your appointment, assistance is offered on topics like setting up an email account, honing your skills with Microsoft Office or Google Drive, and learning how to use the equipment in the library’s Creation Spaces. The library cannot provide technical support for customers’ personal devices. Make an appointment or call 216.991.2030.
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