http://www.futurefundneo.org/RSS%20Feeds/NewsroomNewsroomen{03268125-9752-4156-96E1-2EB71EBD2DC7}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2012/January/Freshwater%20RegionalismNortheast Ohio organizations view the union of Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Youngstown and the hundreds of cities and towns in between as a 6,000-square-mile, four-million-person opportunity to compete in an increasingly global economy.Thu, 12 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0500{30E5AE5B-68AA-4C9C-919B-1E1BE33E76A9}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2012/January/CMA%20Hosts%20DiscussionThe Cleveland Museum of Art hosted a symposium about how regional governments and businesses could benefit from building a relationship with China — an economic and cultural powerhouse with which the museum has had fruitful exchanges.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:41:00 -0500{FD33AFAF-FD3E-4BE3-9BBE-A9EC480F0B45}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2012/January/Northeast%20Ohio%20Leaders%20Create%20Network%20to%20Improve%20Collaborative%20EffortsOhio Township Association monthly newsletter writes about the EfficientGovNetwork. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 11:33:00 -0500{1AB151D3-866A-40ED-83A1-C4FEBF099612}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/September/EGN%20ConferencePublic sector leaders to learn practical ways to implement collaborative efforts in local government.Tue, 13 Sep 2011 10:57:00 -0400{331295DA-442D-468D-9DF7-A5C8FF571B2C}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/June/Consolidation%20Question%20Should%20be%20uppermost%20of%20voters%20mindsThe Plain Dealer's Joe Frolik will be asking local candidates "What collaborations, consolidations or mergers of city services will you pursue if elected?" this Fall. Fund President Brad Whitehead comments. Sun, 19 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400{6B2CDCF2-7D7C-4375-A17A-F4F8F91056A3}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/June/Fund%20Awards%20GrantsSix organizations will receive a combined $5.3 million in grants from Fund for Our Economic Future. The grants will sustain the work of the organizations, which are collaborating to implement Advance Northeast Ohio, an economic-competitiveness agenda.Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400{0E1E8511-AFCA-4ED9-B578-BB9BB07531BC}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/June/June%20FC%20Meeting%20GrantsThe Fund has awarded six grants to regional economic development organizaitons collaborating to improve Northeast Ohio's economic competetiveness. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 10:20:00 -0400{06D25E34-1456-4C5B-89AB-6669FD5B70D4}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/June/PD%20StoryNortheast Ohio governments have dreamed up more than 240 ideas to share services and save money, a Kent State University study has found. The Fund for Our Economic Future is mentioned in the Plain Dealer story.Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400{17903DCB-431C-4637-9B06-10107E8687A4}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/June/Crains%20Growing%20CLECrain's Cleveland Business invites Fund President Brad Whitehead to share his point of view on Northeast Ohio's opportunities for regionalism. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:17:00 -0400{0AC69321-463B-4B0F-8592-F4BD95F39D11}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/June/Strong%20regional%20partnershipsFund President Brad Whitehead and GCP President Joe Roman co-author a Plain Dealer op-ed about a regional approach to making the region's economy globally competitive. Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 -0400{19D2B6A7-ADAB-48E0-B424-1C877C3668AF}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/May/EGN%20Youngstown%20Biz%20JournalThe role efficient, effective local government plays in improving northeast Ohio's economic future is the focus of a new report issued by Advance Northeast Ohio, the economic competitiveness component of the Fund for Our Economic Future, and an accompanying website. Tue, 31 May 2011 11:06:00 -0400{A51885D9-A670-43BF-8548-94558E9A1625}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/May/WFMJA new Fund for Our Economic Future report says that the rate of local government spending in northeast Ohio is 70 times the region's population growth.Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{CB09B0D8-FE67-4B71-8939-E5CEF9BC68A7}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/May/EGN%20ReportEfficient, 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. Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{9A1821BB-281B-4796-AFF6-2DD43578BD37}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/May/Crains%20EGN%20StoryThe cost of local government per capita in Northeast Ohio climbed 70% during a 10-year span that ended in 2002, a period when the population grew only 1%, according to a new report from the Fund for Our Economic Future.Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{D7DE26B5-F056-4682-A07A-C586B6A3C497}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/May/WKSU%20EGN%20ReportNortheast Ohio's local government spending has been growing 70 times faster than its population, according to the Fund for Our Economic Future.Thu, 26 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{FD6E6A69-CD56-463D-8190-45C799EC0784}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/May/Emily%20GarrEmily Garr joins the Fund as Manager of Research, Grants and Evaluation. Mon, 16 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{3F4228B2-87CD-46A6-B4F4-4F519FA106A6}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/May/PRISMCrain's Cleveland Business writes about MAGNET's PRISM initiative which is helping small and midsize manufacturers branch out into new markets.Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 -0400{B468C628-8A5D-44DC-9901-2588297BE36C}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/April/WorkAdvanceFundingTowards 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. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 -0400{317F45C1-95C0-4900-8A85-8DE1AB3386C8}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/March/Room%20for%20DebateNYTimes.com Room for Debate discusses the Incredible Shrinking City with national experts. Brad Whitehead was one of the invted experts. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400{7C47FB55-CE49-41D7-9F26-9A2F70F53792}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/March/PD%20Story%20Hyland%20SoftwareA local software company is planning to hire 200 new employees, a sign that the region's economy is improving. Fund President Brad Whitehead comments.Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400{FF243B4F-305E-4458-ADB9-0F96FB6729B5}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/March/Youngtown%20Grants%20StoryFollowing its quarterly meeting, The Fund announces greant to improve Northeast Ohio's economic competitiveness. Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400{0AED4BE0-BD71-4B29-BAA3-EDB9D563A7E4}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/March/FC%20MeetingFunders Committee votes to award $1.3 million in grants to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness.Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400{B9A17B16-870A-4C90-83BE-97CB39CE689E}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/March/Crains%20grantFund members voted to approve grants to improve Northeast Ohio's economy. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 -0400{F1045510-1698-49B9-A633-A1536520B8CE}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/February/LA%20TimesThe Los Angeles Times looks at how Northeast Ohio's economy has weathered the recession. The region's ability to innovate and update itself will be highlighted by President Obama. Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500{7113F037-FB12-427B-A4D3-BCFD117742C3}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/February/PD%20ObamaFund President Brad Whitehead talks to the Plain Dealer about the region's economy leading up to President Obama's small business summit in Cleveland. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500{0B4F3802-7ED4-4A9D-BD25-807D6EBB6147}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/February/PD%20casino%20commentOhio will soon be home to four casino which will bring additional tax revenue to the state. Brad Whitehead tells the Plain Dealer he is hopeful the money will be used to encourage regional collaboration. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500{B9E264A9-A409-41F4-BC5B-1465970B4DE5}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/February/WCPNThe Changing Gears series talks to Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson and others about leadership. Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500{15ABFE90-F008-4056-BA41-B2EE952EB153}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/February/Civc%20Commons%20PresidentFormer 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. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 -0500{F562C261-97C3-4CFB-AD3E-D23DEF615961}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2011/January/KnightFoundationKnight Foundation renews membership in the Fund with a $2 million grantMon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500{2C266FAB-018B-418C-ACCD-F0357D8DC571}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2011/January/WKYC%20storyWKYC Channel 3 interviews Fund President Brad Whitehead about Northeast Ohio's bright economic future. Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500{7C814A5D-52BF-4813-BDFB-5112B0B2E22F}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/December/National%20JournalFund President Brad Whitehead comments on U.S. metros pursuing exports strategies in the National Journal. Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500{81C9288C-7664-4E9C-BC55-A697E21406CB}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/December/WKSU%20InterviewFund Presidents comments on regional job data.Mon, 06 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500{69A0B48E-7830-4D8E-BF2D-4E0A1C2EDA9D}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/December/FFEF%20Wants%20Vision%20for%20FutureThe Daily-Record writes about the Advance Northeast Ohio economic agenda. Sat, 04 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500{3A652123-B247-49E3-BBCC-F2CE55A07170}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/December/Time%20MagazineAn economic renaissance in Torino — a city once known as the Detroit of Italy — offers important lessons for Cleveland, according to Time magazine.Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 -0500{5408D317-0E24-4D33-849D-EDE8BBE654C9}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/November/American%20DreamA new USA TODAY/Gallup poll finds that most Americans say they believe the next generation will have it better than this one, although that optimism has shrunk in these economic hard times. USA Today writes about the American Dream. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0500{56BFBC57-6EFF-44FB-806F-E41E3C3AAA5C}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2010/October/SIF%20RFP%20Now%20AvailableNortheast Ohio workforce development providers are invited to submit proposals for WorkAdvance, a sector-based and skills-focused career development program.Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{70DAE999-E89A-4D63-9611-51648FF88304}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/October/HUD%20awards%20grant%20to%20NE%20OhioNortheast Ohio has been awarded a $4.25 million grant from the federal Sustainable Communities Program. Fund President Brad Whitehead comments on the region's opportunity to manage physcial and economic development. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{3EE7DE06-73F5-4671-9EB8-15017971177F}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/October/Agriculture-bioscience%20cluster%20could%20feed%20the%20economyEconomic development advocates with an interest in agriculture are watering the seeds of emerging business endeavors that are geared toward bringing more locally produced food from field to table in Northeast Ohio. Fund president Brad Whitehead discusses building an ag-bio cluster in Northeast Ohio. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{CB021EBC-9C3C-4C12-8A7E-12C597359505}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/October/Cleveland%20Akron%20part%20of%20regional%20planning%20group%20that%20wins%20sustainable%20communities%20grantRegional planning focused on fortifying existing neighborhoods and linking people with jobs will be fueled by a $4.25 million federal grant.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{D97836BC-F215-4EE2-8230-9C64162925F9}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/October/NE%20Ohio%20Consortium%20Wins%20Multi-Million%20Dollar%20Regional%20Planning%20GrantWCPNNortheast Ohio has a new influx of federal money that will help communities pursue ways to promote efficiency and cost-savings on a regional level. Ideastream's Bill Rice reports.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{0C1357F7-2755-49E0-A009-D72B572E987B}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/October/Northeast%20Ohio%20wins%20Grant%20from%20US%20Sustainable%20CommunitiesNortheast Ohio has been awarded a $4.25 million grant from the U.S. Sustainable Communities Program, an initiative designed to support regional approaches to land use, housing, environmental and economic development issues.Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{453A008A-2416-438E-9B91-B611048F19D5}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2010/October/Northeast%20Ohio%20Wins%20Federal%20Sustainable%20Communities%20Regional%20Planning%20GrantNortheast 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 Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{94647B0B-0202-46DC-9F17-829FAB273E73}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/October/Stark%20to%20share%20in%20regional%20planning%20grantStark County, the City of Canton, and Northeast Ohio will receive $4.25 million in federal funds to develop a regional plan to address housing, transportation, neighborhood development and economic growth for Northeast Ohio.Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0400{67BEDF8E-C782-489B-BFE5-BA6520982DF4}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/September/Manufacturing%20begins%20to%20climb%20from%20deep%20holeCleveland seems to be digging out of its jobs hole — but, oh, does it have a long way to go. Economic development advocates are touting a new research report by the Brookings Institution that ranked Cleveland No. 2 among the nation's 100 largest metropolitan areas in manufacturing job growth during the second quarter. Its 3% increase trailed only No. 1 Youngstown, which saw an 8.9% spurt in manufacturing jobs in the quarter. Brad Whitehead, Fund for Our Economic Future, comments. Mon, 27 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400{0BE1AF43-DA40-48EA-92B1-27D92CD16F17}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2010/September/Fund%20Adds%20Communications%20ManagerThe Fund is proud to announce that Molly Johnson has joined the staff as communications manager. Johnson will focus on maximizing awareness of the Fund and educating and engaging key stakeholders about the organization’s mission and initiatives. Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 -0400{AD991C9B-071E-4636-99C9-0E1FE5AE0151}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2010/August/Northeast%20Ohio%20Applies%20for%20Federal%20Sustainable%20Communities%20Regional%20Planning%20GrantIn an unprecedented sign of regional collaboration, more than 20 public and private sector organizations submitted on behalf of Northeast Ohio an application for a multi-million dollar regional planning grant under the federal government’s new Sustainable Communities Regional Planning initiative.Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400{35E1E449-B7C3-4A69-AEBC-A7BE9703DE7A}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2010/August/Brad%20Whitehead%20Appointed%20to%20OVCAFund President Brad Whitehead has been appointed to the Ohio Venture Capital Authority (OVCA) by Governor Ted Strickland. The OVCA is charged with establishing the terms and conditions of an investment policy governing the deployment of the Ohio Venture Capital Fund Program. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400{52EB5A22-7145-47F5-9E4A-911E4D13B393}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Press%20Releases/2010/August/Fund%20Announces%20Personnel%20MovesThe Fund announced two new staff members and the appointment of current staff members Chris Thompson and Ashley Basile to the newly created position of director of funder and regional engagement and finance and operations associate, respectively. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0400{130DC7D5-F0D2-42A4-A96A-5E28115BDC4E}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/July/Cleveland%20Akron%20Youngstown%20share%20grant%20to%20test%20job-training%20methodsJob-training efforts around Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown will get a $3.6 million boost from both the federal government and New York donors to test the success of a New York City pilot program. Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400{65C8F4D1-9686-4331-8BBB-B567F0AD86BD}http://www.futurefundneo.org/Newsroom/Media%20Coverage/2010/July/Regional%20group%20awarded%20grant%20to%20expand%20skills%20among%20poorFund for Our Economic Future gets share of $5.7 million to focus efforts on hard-to-employ workers.Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0400