Downtown Cleveland Alliance Update With CEO Michael Deemer - 11-15-23

Michael Deemer, President & CEO from The Downtown Cleveland Alliance spoke to Bill about Downtown Recovery  - Giving Tuesday - Winterland Returns Saturday November 25th  

Downtown Recovery 

 

• Downtown Cleveland leads the state in our recovery post pandemic. 
  • An updated study from the University of Toronto School of Cities and the Institute of Governmental Studies at the University of California, Berkeley reported that Cleveland is: 
  • #1 in Ohio  
  • #3 among U.S. cities in the Great Lakes Region 
  • Ahead of peer downtowns like Kansas City, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Detroit, St. Louis, and Minneapolis 
  • Ahead of larger downtowns like Philadelphia, New York, Seattle, Chicago, and Boston. 
• Downtown Cleveland has 4 new businesses this month 
  • Mamilla in the Arcade 
  • Hype on Euclid Ave 
  • Shake and Slide in Tower City 
  • Choolaah on CSU’s campus 
  • This brings the total number of new businesses that have opened in Downtown Cleveland this year to 32! 
• We look forward to welcoming our 33rd business, Apple Jax Toys, a local Cleveland business featuring vintage and modern toys, on Saturday, November 18, just in time for the holiday season! Tower City 

 

Giving Tuesday 

• Save the Date - Giving Tuesday is November 28th.  
• This year, we are raising money for our SEEDS program. 
• SEEDS provides employment to those relying on shelters, through work enhancing the urban landscape Downtown.  
• Participants learn professional landscaping skills that aid them in securing long-term employment and permanent housing. The goal is to transition individuals from the social services system altogether, all while beautifying Downtown Cleveland. 
• Our Goal: raise $20,000.00 to provide the necessary resources for this program. Help us reach this goal today by donating on our website downtowncleveland.com 

 

Winterland Returns Saturday November 25th 

• One of Northeast Ohio’s largest attractions 
• Downtown Cleveland will be programmed all day 10am-7pm 
  • Cleveland Bazaar in the 5th Street Arcades 
  • A reindeer farm and children’s activities at Cleveland Public Library 
  • Carolers, Crafts, Bruce the Spruce in Tower City! 
• Stage show 4-6 in Public Square featuring Apostle Jones, tree lighting at 6, fireworks to follow 
• Thank you to our sponsor, K&D Group 

For more information on Downtown Cleveland’s recovery, or if you’re interested in relocating or expanding your business into Downtown Cleveland, visit DowntownCleveland.com