Sep 22, 2022 | News, Newsletter
As the world sees increasingly warmer temperatures, new measures to mitigate the impacts of a changing climate are needed to save lives and increase the livability of our cities and towns. Around the world, we’re seeing extreme weather events with effects such as a rise in the occurrence of urban street flooding, with extreme flooding events causing trillions of dollars in damage annually. The United Kingdom experienced its worst heat wave on record in mid-July with highs topping 40 degrees Celsius for the first time ever, and a rise in dangerous heat waves across the world are killing thousands each year.
Sep 22, 2022 | News, Newsletter
As part of the Ohio Main Street Program, Heritage Ohio hosts quarterly Revitalization Series trainings in Main Street communities across the state, focused on the four points of the Main Street approach. An ongoing conversation in the preservation world centers on what to do with historic buildings that have outlived their usefulness, or have simply become obsolete. In late July, roughly 40 Main Streeters gathered in Medina to tour and consider three outstanding examples of adaptive reuse, radically re-envisioning the possibilities for vacant properties.
Aug 19, 2022 | News, Newsletter
One of the high priorities among economic developers is understanding the cost of economic development incentives and projects so that you can be a strong advocate for your community.
Aug 19, 2022 | News, Newsletter
Perhaps contrary to popular belief, the United States, in 2022, is at the forefront of experiencing its next manufacturing renaissance.
From chemical makers and metal-benders to aerospace/defense and semiconductor chip manufacturers, a recent Bloomberg Editorial reinforces the statement: The manufacturing economy is not only on the upswing, but it is “sizzling.”
Aug 19, 2022 | News, Newsletter
The Diversity & Inclusion Technology Internship Program can connect businesses with the best and brightest upcoming talent to fill their tech needs. From creating mobile apps to building out websites, developing social media platforms, implementing new software, conducting market research, and enhancing cybersecurity, the program can help with virtually any tech need and help pay the salary of college interns.
