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Water & the Economy Part 2
Together, the Great Lakes water economy supports more than $1 trillion in GDP across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.
Recent Posts
Water & the Economy Part 1
Being situated on a Great Lake is a competitive advantage for Northeast Ohio that is often taken for granted.
A New Chapter, A Familiar Mission
The Fund for Our Economic Future is an incredible asset in Northeast Ohio, and I am thrilled to be taking on the role of board chair.
What Regional Stewardship Makes Possible: The Midline
The Midline is the kind of project Cleveland has been waiting for decades to see.
Fund in the News
Unprecedented Northeast Ohio partnership chosen for NSF Engine award, providing up to $160M to propel regional manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs
An unprecedented coalition of more than 70 partners, representing private industry, civic and philanthropic organizations, higher education, and state and local government has been designated an NSF Engine, which could bring up to $160 million in federal investment to propel Northeast Ohio and the entire state as a national center for manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs.
New report shows Northeast Ohio is uniquely positioned to benefit from a green economy
The Fund’s Green Guide was created as a strategic approach for governmental, civic, philanthropic and economic development groups to support and invest in the regional transition to an economy where jobs and technology are not yet in demand.
‘Green economy’ guide provides Northeast Ohio businesses with a roadmap on the coming transition
“Market forces today are different than market forces were five or even two years ago, where companies are changing their sourcing, they’re changing their, public facing objectives and they’re changing their behavior,” Burke said.
Fund Member Marcus Madison of CCF Named Crain’s Cleveland 40 Under 40 Honoree
For Fund for Our Economic Future Director of Workforce Innovation, Bishara Addison, it’s all about the work — and doing it in the place that you love best. That means helping to advance workforce issues in and around Cleveland.
Fund’s Bishara Addison Named Crain’s Cleveland 40 Under 40 Honoree
For Fund for Our Economic Future Director of Workforce Innovation, Bishara Addison, it’s all about the work — and doing it in the place that you love best. That means helping to advance workforce issues in and around Cleveland.
Fund for Our Economic Future launches online tool aimed at helping businesses decide where to locate in Northeast Ohio
For businesses, where they are located often matters, thus the name of a new online tool launched Tuesday by the regional Fund for Our Economic Future.
Fund President Bethia Burke named to 2023’s Ohio 500 list by Ohio Business Magazine
Fund President Bethia Burke was once again named to the 2023 Ohio 500 list by Ohio Business Magazine for her significant work in economic development.
Personal View: Communities should follow Cleveland’s lead and ease parking mandates
Dialogue around commercial and residential development in Northeast Ohio rarely includes one of the key drivers of costs: parking.
The Road to Improving Air Quality Includes Business Location Decisions
Where we develop and grow our economic activity also substantially affects our overall air quality– and, subsequently, the happiness and health of our workers.
Losing your car shouldn’t mean losing your job: 5 ways bosses can help
Nationally, one in twelve people live in households without a car. In Cleveland, the statistics are even more pronounced: Nearly one in four residents don’t have a car and, in the lowest income neighborhoods in the city, more than one in two residents don’t own or have access to a car.
Press Releases
Fund for Our Economic Future Elects New Chair, Officers
The Fund for Our Economic Future (Fund) today announced the election of its 2024 Executive Committee, with Vikki Broer of the Weathertop Foundation assuming the position of chair.
This Earth Day, the Fund for Our Economic Future Offers Roadmap for Northeast Ohio’s Green Future with The Practical Guide to the Green Economy
The guide, designed for leaders in economic development and related fields, demystifies the transition to a green economy. The Practical Guide aims to help the region maximize the potential benefits of the transition while enabling equitable growth for all through three strategic imperatives.
Fund Awarded Grant to Improve Childcare Access and Job Quality in Northeast Ohio
For Immediate Release CLEVELAND - The Fund for Our Economic Future (Fund) today announced it has been chosen as one of four grant recipients of the National Fund for Workforce Solutions' new initiative, Shifting the Childcare Industry: Better Jobs for Better Access....
Orlando Grant Joins Fund for Our Economic Future as EDA Recompete Grant Director
In this role, Grant will work closely with the Cleveland Site Readiness for Good Jobs Fund, the City of Cleveland, and the Cuyahoga County Land Bank to deliver a strategy to connect land use and growth initiatives with community development.
Fund for Our Economic Future Elects 2024 Executive Committee
The Fund for Our Economic Future (Fund) today announced the election of its 2024 Executive Committee, with Vikki Broer of the Weathertop Foundation assuming the position of chair.
NSF Engines Award a Watershed Moment for Inclusive Innovation in Cleveland
Cleveland is among three Great Lakes water hubs that together could unlock up to $160 million over 10 years toward critical water technology innovations and inclusive workforce development.
Annual Reports
2021 Impact Report
2021 Impact Report: Connecting the Dots Our 2021 Impact Report demonstrates how our Fund forges connections to advance our mission.
2020 Impact Report
Our 2020 Impact Report, "Zoom Out. Zoom In." featured an interactive look at how our big-picture vision translates to real impact for people and how individual initiatives connect to a broader agenda. We're currently migrating this interactive report into our new...
2019 Annual Report
Our 2019 annual report offers a detailed look at the process our Fund underwent to improve our racial diversity and issue area expertise.
2018 Annual Report
In 2018, we published The Two Tomorrows and began planning for what is next to bring Growth & Opportunity to the region.
2017 Annual Report
Explore 15 incredible years of Fund history through this online, interactive 3-D timeline.
2016 Annual Report
The Fund for Our Economic Future is in many ways a “learning laboratory.”
990s
As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Fund for Our Economic Future files Form 990 annually with the IRS, providing a comprehensive financial snapshot and overview of our mission-driven activities to ensure transparency and accountability. Access these records using the links below.
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