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Government Collaboration the Focus of Oct. 13 Conference
September 13, 2011
Public sector leaders to learn practical ways to implement collaborative efforts in local government.
Fund for Our Economic Future Awards $5.3 Million in Grants to Regional Economic Development Organizations
June 13, 2011
The Fund has awarded six grants to regional economic development organizaitons collaborating to improve Northeast Ohio's economic competetiveness.
Northeast Ohio’s Rate of Local Government Spending is 70 Times the Region’s Population Growth, 2.8 Times its Inflation Rate and 2.4 Times its Economic Output
May 26, 2011
Efficient, effective local government’s role in improving Northeast Ohio’s economic future is the focus of a new report issued today by Advance Northeast Ohio, the economic competitiveness agenda of the Fund for Our Economic Future.
Fund for Our Economic Future Names Emily Garr Manager of Research, Grants, and Evaluation
May 16, 2011
Emily Garr joins the Fund as Manager of Research, Grants and Evaluation.
Federal Grant to Strengthen Northeast Ohio’s Talent Development Efforts Awarded to Towards Employment; WorkAdvance Funding Will Support Regional Training Programs in Healthcare and Manufacturing Sectors
April 05, 2011
Towards Employment will launch WorkAdvance, a sector-focused career advancement collaborative workforce development program. The Fund facilitated the region's participation in the collaborative effort and provided the grant match.
Fund for Our Economic Future Awards Grants to Support Northeast Ohio’s Economic Transformation
March 14, 2011
Funders Committee votes to award $1.3 million in grants to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness.
Civic Commons Names Mike Shafarenko President
February 03, 2011
Former Fund Operations and Finance Manager is selected as the new president of Civic Commons, an initiative seeking to educate, engage and empower citizens to be involved and active in strengthening the region.
Knight Foundation Renews Fund Membership
January 10, 2011
Knight Foundation renews membership in the Fund with a $2 million grant
WorkAdvance Request for Proposals Now Available; Innovative Workforce Development Program to Pilot in Northeast Ohio
October 27, 2010
Northeast Ohio workforce development providers are invited to submit proposals for WorkAdvance, a sector-based and skills-focused career development program.
Northeast Ohio Wins A $4.25 Million U.S. Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant; Collaboration Key to Securing Federal Investment for Sustainable Planning, Job Creation and Economic Growth
October 14, 2010
Northeast Ohio has been awarded a $4.25 million dollar grant from the U.S. Sustainable Communities Program, an initiative designed to support regional approaches to land use, housing, environmental and economic development issues. Northeast Ohio is one of 45 communities selected nationwide. Led by The Fund for Our Economic Future and several of its member foundations, more than 20 public and private sector organizations submitted the grant application in an unprecedented effort of regional cooperation