MIDTOWN CLE. CONNECT FOR SUCCESS. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
OUR VISIONFor MidTown to be the best business location and highest-quality urban district in the region.
OUR MISSIONMidTown Cleveland, Inc. is driven by us, the area’s stakeholders, and serves stakeholders individually and collectively by promoting security and growth, advocating for our interests and guiding urban development.
HISTORY IN THE MAKING After the generous donation of the Agora complex from the LoConti family to MidTown Cleveland, Inc., we partnered with Geis Companies/Hemingway Development to revitalize the Agora Theatre & Ballroom and its 50,000-square-foot, adjacent office building.
JOIN AND GIVE BACKSupport from our stakeholders for our Annual Membership Campaign, Stakeholder Events, and Capital and Endowment Campaigns is essential to our ongoing success as an organization and neighborhood.
FROM THE BOARD
DEAR MEMBERS, STAKEHOLDERS & FRIENDS Several years ago, who would have believed that MidTown Cleveland would be seen as the region’s hottest market for development? Today, in 2015, we are all becoming believers! The potential created by the Health-Tech Corridor is now being realized with transformational development projects, tens of millions of dollars in new investment, the support of current stakeholders, and a renewed spirit of optimism for MidTown’s future. This year’s Annual Report reflects this new chapter in MidTown’s development.
Here are several of MidTown’s most significant successes during the past year:
• Opening of the new 3rd District Police Station at 4501 Chester Avenue
• Occupancy of the three-building MidTown Tech Park rising to 90%
• University Hospitals’ decision to build a Women’s and Children’s Health Center near East 57th Street & Euclid, complemented by new office building development by Geis Companies
• A new first-class restaurant opening in the Agora complex, where office occupancy rose from 35% to 97% in the past two years
• Another successful year of events, including food trucks at the weekly Chomp, the Block Party & Security Fair, and the MidTown Cleveland HealthLine Classic 10k/5k
• Completion of a market analysis that showed strong potential for residential development in MidTown
As MidTown Cleveland, Inc. moves forward into the second half of this decade, the future is brighter than ever for our community. With residential and restaurant development added to our current mix of businesses and institutions, MidTown Cleveland is on its way to becoming the vibrant mixed-use neighborhood we have envisioned for many years.
Thanks to all of our committed stakeholders for making this vision a reality!
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 2/3
ROBERT N. BROWNMidTown Cleveland, Inc.Interim Director
DANIEL FASHIMPAUR Minute Men HR Management Services, Inc.Chairman
MidTown Cleveland, Inc. is a 501(c)3 economic
development corporation that serves a two-square-
mile area between Downtown Cleveland and
University Circle. Supported by area businesses,
institutions, and individual stakeholder members,
MidTown Cleveland, Inc. assures the ongoing viability
of this leading urban district in Northeast Ohio.
From the Board 3Community 4–5Connections 6–7Security 8–9More Businesses 10–11What We’re Doing For You 12–13About Us 14–15Contributions 16–17Committees 18–19Funding & Committees 22–23
Uptown
DowntownMIDTOWN
MidTown Cleveland has always had the fortune of
serving a wonderful and active group of stakeholders.
One way we show our appreciation and engage
them is through our community initiatives, which
bring our supporters together to help improve the
neighborhood, their businesses, and themselves.
4/5
LDA ARCHITECTS, INC.5000 EUCLID AVENUE #104LDA architects is an award-winning architectural firm formed in 1995. Over the past 20 years in business, LDA has built a reputation in Northeast Ohio for excellent service, design quality, and technical skill. In 2014, President Dominick Durante moved his business into the Offices at the Agora, where the open space helps the 11-person staff better collaborate and serve clients.
CLINICAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS 5000 EUCLID AVENUE #206Clinical Management Consultants, Inc. (CMC) opened its new Eastern Division Office on March 1, 2014, in order to tackle recruitment for the eastern half of the United States. CMC purposely chose the Cleveland MidTown area for its proximity to others in the healthcare industry. The Cleveland office is staffed with seven professional healthcare recruitment consultants who are dedicated to fulfilling their clients’ hiring needs.
NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS 5000 EUCLID AVENUE #310Neighborhood Connections is a small grants and grassroots community-building program created by the Cleveland Foundation in 2003. Its main goal is to empower people to become engaged in the community. It awards small grants to fund citizen-led neighborhood projects, events, and activities. Presently, it has eight full-time employees.
STEPSTONE ACADEMY 3328 CARNEGIE AVENUE Now designated as the Promise Neighborhood’s representative charter school, Stepstone Academy fosters a vision of lifelong learning and inspiration. In collaborative Transformation Plan efforts with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Stepstone strives to provide the highest-quality education for students in kindergarten through fourth grade. Stepstone prepares students to value academic achievement and participatory citizenship by emphasizing the importance of college graduation.
THE CHOMPIn its third year in 2015, The Chomp continues to offer local cuisine, fresh air, networking opportunities, and break time from the office every Tuesday during the summer from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The lunchtime food truck event hosts approximately 400 guests each week who express 100% satisfaction and interest in returning.
SPRING BEAUTIFICATION DAYBeginning at The Offices at The Agora walkway and extending service to the East 46th Street gardens and Colonel Young Square Park, volunteers devoted hours to enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, community pride, civic engagement and, ultimately, property values through litter cleanup and landscaping projects. Over 100 volunteers cleaned up and planted 50 varieties of flowers and greenery during the 2015 event.
COMMUNITY
4,500+COMMUNITY MEMBERS ATTENDED THE CHOMP IN 2014
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
CLEVELAND INDUSTRIAL RETENTION INITIATIVE (CIRI)3301 EUCLID AVENUE CIRI is an integral part of the City of Cleveland’s plan to link manufacturing businesses to valuable community resources for operations improvement, industrial capacity expansion, and profitability maintenance. CIRI’s primary objective is to guide Cleveland companies in building connections to maintain competition, foster job creation, and develop solutions to stimulate business and neighborhood investment.
PLANTSCAPING AND BLOOMS1865 EAST 40TH STREETFounded by Nancy Silverman in 1979, Plantscaping and Blooms has grown to 50 team members who service hundreds of clients. The family-owned interior landscaping company celebrating 35 years in business provides creativity, exceptional service, diverse capabilities, and comprehensive inventory to meet clients’ needs. The team of certified horticulturists, artful designers, product developers, fabricators, and installation engineers transforms interior spaces through development of replica plants, floral displays, and accessories.
FASHION ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNS4005 CARNEGIE AVENUEWith over three decades of experience, Fashion Architectural Design continues to distribute decorative finish products and lead active community involvement in MidTown. It represents over 20 different manufacturers’ product lines of commercial wallcoverings, wood and stone veneers, laminates, dry erase products, decorative wall panels, and acoustical products.
AMERICAN COFFEE SERVICES6928 CARNEGIE AVENUE Located in MidTown for over 30 years, American Coffee Services continues to serve businesses with upscale coffee products, equipment, and service. American Coffee Services employs 20 personnel and offers its clients a flexible delivery policy. Through partnership with MidTown Cleveland, Inc., American Coffee Services is able to resolve its security, distribution, and property value issues.
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2014 ANNUAL REPORT6/7
HAUS MALTS6107 CARNEGIE AVENUEAndrew Martahus, president, and his father, Craig Martahus, are renovating the old Smith and Oby building into the first malt house in Cleveland since Prohibition. Haus Malts will commence production of high-quality malted grains, primarily for local craft breweries, this fall. The malting process involves the selection of high-quality grains, steeping, germination, and reduction of grain moisture in specialized, low-temperature kilns.
THE CLEVELAND CANVAS GOODS MANUFACTURING COMPANY1960 EAST 57TH STREETOperational since 1922, The Cleveland Canvas Goods Manufacturing Company is the leading manufacturer of original vacuum cleaner bags in the United States. Based in Cleveland with 25–30 employees, the company manufactures filters and filter bags, custom carrying cases and equipment covers, duffel bags, grass-catcher bags, and the Cold Holder™, its own insulated carrying case. The fourth generation family-owned corporation continues to foster continuity, growth, and success, creating a foundation for the future.
KARNIS SAFE & LOCK COMPANY INC.3100 PROSPECT AVENUE EASTEstablished in 1919, Karnis Safe & Lock Company Inc. is a small, full-service locksmith, safe, and vault company. Karnis’ five, full-time employees provide exceptional commercial and residential locksmith services to the Cleveland area.
PIERRE’S ICE CREAM COMPANY6200 EUCLID AVENUEEstablished in 1932, Pierre’s team of 80 employees continues to produce gourmet ice cream locally, nationally, and internationally. With each expansion and relocation through more than 80 years of manufacturing and service, Pierre’s 30,000-square-foot warehouse remains within three miles of its original location in the heart of Cleveland. Its 235 products and flavors range from indulgent, premium ice cream to delicious, probiotic frozen yogurt to refreshing, fruit sherbet and more.
Andrew Martahus, president, and his
father, Craig Martahus, are renovating
the old Smith and Oby building into
the first malt house in Cleveland
since Prohibition.
COMMUNITY BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
MidTown Cleveland, Inc. is hard at work
connecting MidTown’s business district with
a bustling after-hours environment. Our vision
for MidTown’s future is for the neighborhood to
become a true mixed-use technology district where
business, industry, services, retail, entertainment,
and residents coexist and intersect.
8/9
PENN SQUARE COMMUNITY GARDENCONNECTING THE COMMUNITY THROUGH GREENSPACE Serving as visual proof of the Transportation for Livable Community Initiative (TLCI) plan in action, a new garden, sandstone wall cap, and freshly painted fence can be seen brightening up the East 55th Street and Euclid Avenue intersection. In addition, the five gardens along Euclid Avenue between East 57th Street and East 61st Street create greenspace enhancements around the vacant land awaiting development.
HEALTH-TECH CORRIDORCONNECTING INNOVATORS IN THE FIELDThe Health-Tech Corridor (HTC) project has enjoyed renewed vitality and energy this year with the award of a more than $500,000 grant over two years from the Cleveland Foundation and the hiring of the first Health-Tech Corridor director. In 2014, the HTC announced a partnership with OneCommunity, the City of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University, and ideastream to wire the HTC with the nation’s first commercially available 100 gigabit fiber network.
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL GROUPCONNECTING FUTURE LEADERSIn 2014, the MidTown Young Professional Group was formed to connect ambitious, young business community members. This group has grown to 20 young professionals from MidTown businesses as well as businesses outside of the MidTown area. Currently, the group’s main focus is on improvements to East 46th Street, where The Chomp is held each summer.
CLEVELAND INNERBELT MODERNIZATION PLANCONNECTING COMMUTERS TO I-71, I-77 AND I-90The Cleveland Innerbelt Modernization Plan focuses on improving safety, reducing congestion and traffic delays, and modernizing interstate travel through downtown Cleveland. This State of Ohio investment is restoring and reconstructing approximately five miles of interstate roadways. In addition to two new bridge constructions to maintain I-90 traffic, the project addresses transportation operational, design, safety, and access hazards that severely impact the durability of the Northeast Ohio Innerbelt Freeway system.
ANNUAL HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSEEvery December, MidTown Cleveland, Inc. hosts a holiday event at its Agora office. This annual celebration is a great opportunity for stakeholders and neighbors to reconnect and meet new friends, while immersing into the holiday spirit.
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND HEALTHLINE CLASSIC 10K/5KEach year, the MidTown Cleveland HealthLine Classic 10k/5k race draws runners from all over Ohio and beyond. The course takes participants along historic Prospect Avenue, through Cleveland State University’s campus, and down Euclid Avenue.
CONNECTION
195HEALTHLINE CLASSIC RUNNERS IN 2014
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
Security continues to remain a top priority for
MidTown Cleveland, Inc. It is through our close
daily interaction with the Cleveland Police, our
security brown bag seminars, and our annual
Security Fair/Block Party that MidTown remains
one of the safest areas in Cleveland.
10/11
SURVEYING THE AREAWe continue our partnership with the Cleveland Police through the Camera Community initiative. The Cleveland Police maintains an inventory of security cameras in the neighborhood. This allows the police to be more effective in investigating incidents that may occur in the neighborhood by being able to access a wider selection of footage.
CODE ENFORCEMENTPROMOTING CONTINUED SAFETY MidTown Cleveland, Inc. continues to process code enforcement complaints with the help of our dusk-to-dawn patrol officers and neighborhood business reporting. MidTown is regularly ranked one of the safest neighborhoods in the city, and our attention to code violations means that visitors to the neighborhood will feel that sense of safety.
THE CITY OF CLEVELAND THIRD DISTRICT POLICE STATION AND CITYWIDE COMMUNICATIONS CENTER SERVING THE COMMUNITYMidTown is excited to be the new home of the Third District Police Station located at 4501 Chester Avenue. This state-of-the-art station serves as the base for over 300 police personnel and houses a community room for public meetings. The partnership formed between MidTown Cleveland, Inc., local businesses, and the Cleveland Police continues to implement a safe community.
DUSK-TO-DAWN SECURITY PROGRAMPATROLLING THE NEIGHBORHOODThe dusk-to-dawn security program allows members to collectively benefit from the services of Tenable Protective Services, Inc. Each day at 5 p.m., Tenable begins a patrol of the neighborhood and responds to any alarms. MidTown Cleveland, Inc. members also have the option of paying for an additional patrol of their building to receive alerts on any issues that occur on their property each evening.
MACE® SECURITY INTERNATIONAL, INC. 4400 CARNEGIE AVENUEMace Security International, Inc. is a diversified manufacturer and provider of personal defense and security products to consumer and business market segments under the world-renowned Mace® Brand. In January 2015, Mace Security International launched Nite Beams™, a new line of LED safety wear for road workers, first responders, and law enforcement professionals, as well as walkers, hikers, cyclists, and pets. Products include unique LED wrist and ankle bands, LED dog leashes and collars, and LED hats and vests.
ANNUAL SECURITY FAIR AND BLOCK PARTYAt the end of every summer, we invite you to enjoy a free picnic lunch, courtesy of local MidTown stakeholders, while meeting your neighbors at MidTown Cleveland, Inc.’s Annual Summer Security Fair and Block Party. City of Cleveland safety forces and vehicles, as well as security providers, will present information and provide answers to your questions.
SECURITY
330 UNIFORMED OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO NEW POLICE STATION
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
43TENABLE PROTECTIVE SERVICES DUSK-TO-DAWN CLIENTS IN MIDTOWN
12/13
VISUAL QUALITYOur visual quality efforts are designed to enhance neighborhood aesthetics and increase community pride, civic engagement, and ultimately, property values. Throughout the year, we assist members in keeping our area’s open spaces and streetscapes clean and visually attractive through MidTown’s code enforcement, volunteer clean-up events, and lawn care programs.
BUSINESS AND JOB ADVOCACY MidTown Cleveland, Inc. supports continued business and job growth by addressing your needs and protecting your interests. Our support services include active communication with the City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, and the State of Ohio to secure resources such as Innerbelt ramp access.
OMBUDSMAN SERVICES Our services provide members access to valuable resources that help businesses make necessary improvements. Services include requesting assistance from the City of Cleveland, reporting code violations, networking with your neighbors, and supporting business expansion or relocation to MidTown.
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR CREATING
AND PROMOTING A VIBRANT, MIXED-USE DISTRICT. TOGETHER, WE ARE
MAKING MIDTOWN A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE, WORK, LEARN, AND PLAY.
SAFETY & SECURITYWe work on your behalf to maintain a safe environment for your business, employees, and customers. Our security initiative is a cooperative effort between MidTown Cleveland, Inc., the Cleveland Police Department, Tenable Protective Services, business and property owners, tenants, and employees. This collaboration results in MidTown ranking as one of the safest areas in Cleveland on an annual basis.
PLANNINGThe MidTown Master Plan, and the work of its Development Committee, provides guidelines for development projects in our neighborhood. MidTown Cleveland, Inc.’s Master Planning activities shape the vision for the area and create an environment that is attractive to investors, lenders, business owners, employees, developers, and residents.
DESIGN REVIEW AND PLANNING“Design review” encompasses proposals for construction, exterior alterations, building demolitions, and signs required by the City of Cleveland to enhance the ambience, aesthetics, and property values of MidTown. Specifically, all-new construction and exterior structure alterations in the Euclid Corridor Design Review District are subject to design review. Our dedicated staff representative assists stakeholders through this process.
WHAT WE’RE DOING FOR YOU
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT
BEAUTIFICATION DAYTo encourage awareness and establish greater community pride in MidTown, we engaged in several community events throughout the year. Our annual Spring Beautification Day and graffiti abatement programs have resulted in the removal of graffiti and tons of trash. We assist members in keeping our area’s open spaces and streetscapes clean and visually attractive through our code enforcement and lawn care program.
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY UNDESIGNATED BOARD DESIGNATED
TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED 2015 2014
Support & Revenue $554,792 $13,614 $73,619 $642,025 $1,503,695
Restricted Assets Released 438,762 — (438,762) — —
Total Support, Revenue & Gain 993,554 13,614 (365,143) 642,025 1,503,695
EXPENSES
Program 696,566 — — 696,566 971,624
General & Administrative 102,426 — — 102,426 106,025
Fundraising 49,985 — — 49,985 57,647
Total Expenses 848,977 — — 848,977 1,135,296
Change in Net Assets 144,577 13,614 (365,143) (206,952) 368,399
NET ASSETS — BEGINNING 1,058,513 7,500 495,169 1,561,182 1,192,783
NET ASSETS — ENDING $1,203,090 $21,114 $130,026 $1,354,230 $1,561,182
Just minutes from the Downtown Cleveland Central Business
District, the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and
Case Western Reserve University, MidTown Cleveland has
historically been a center of innovation with a diverse business,
manufacturing, and residential base. It is a place where
innovation is continuing to take place today.
FUNDINGABOUT US
Financial report is an excerpt from our 2014 audit. Complete financial audit can be obtained upon request from the organization.
THE BOARDPAST CHAIRSJohn R. Cunin
Thomas Roulston
G. Robert Klein
Shelley Roth
Frank H. Porter
Daniel C. Sussen
M. John Lillis
Don Scipione
Robert V. Munson
Tom Roberts
Michael L. Coticchia
Robert B. Lash
Kenneth J. Coleman
John R. Melchiorre
OFFICERSChair Daniel Fashimpaur* Minute Men HR Management Services, Inc.
Vice Chairs Maria Thompson* Third Federal Savings & Loan
Vice Chair & Treasurer Lloyd Bell III* Meaden & Moore
Secretary Robin Griggs* Huntington Bank
Asst. Secretary Craig Melnick* Applied Industrial Technologies
Founding Chairman Morton L. Mandel Parkwood Corporation
TRUSTEESTom Bier Cleveland State University
Kenneth J. Coleman* Fairport Asset Management
Sharon El-Amin Dealer Tire
Jon Ferrell* Albert M. Higley Co.
Fred Geis Geis Companies
Nathan Hudak* Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA
Robert B. Lash* Moskey Dental Laboratories
John R. Melchiorre* HP Manufacturing, Inc.
Robert V. Munson* Procleve Investments, Ltd.
Dan Neubert 1-888-OhioComp
Elizabeth Newman The Center for Families and Children
Michael Niro Nestle USA
Frank H. Porter* Central Cadillac
Gordon Priemer J&M Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Darnella Robertson Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Jerome Rothenberg* Jencen Architecture
Matthew Salmon* PNC Wealth Management
Don Scipione* Acme Express, Inc.
Joseph M. Shafran Paran Management Company, Ltd.
Daniel C. Sussen* Sussen Foundation, Inc.
Patrick Sweeney Cleveland State University
Barney Taxel* Taxel Image Group
Paul Volpe* City Architecture, Inc.
Michael R. White Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation
* Executive Committee
60%7%
16%3%
12%2%
MEMBERSHIP
LAND ASSEMBLY
FOUNDATION GRANTS
SPECIAL EVENTS
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
OTHER
14/15
FPO
$50,000–$100,000Minute Men, Inc. (Member since 1989)
Parkwood Corporation (Member since 1983)
$25,000–$49,999Applied Industrial Technologies (Member since 1983)
Dealer Tire (Member since 1993)
$10,000–$24,999Cleveland Clinic (Member since 2002)
Eaton Corporation^ (Member since 2006)
thunder::tech^ (Member since 2004)
University Hospitals (Member since 2008)
$5,000–$9,999Central Cadillac (Member since 1983)
Fairport Asset Management (Member since 1983)
Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (Member since 1991)
HP Manufacturing, Inc. (Member since 1994)
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (Member since 1985)
Tenable Protective Services^ (Member since 2008)
Third Federal Savings & Loan (Member since 2012)
Walthall CPAs^ (Member since 2010)
$2,500–$4,9991-888-OHIOCOMP (Member since 2004)
Barbara Norman Properties (Member since 2010)
Cleveland State University (Member since 1997)
Complete Payroll Management (Member since 2010)
Excalibur Auto Body (Member since 2014)
Harrington Electric Co. (Member since 1984)
Huntington Bank (Member since 1991)
Jakprints^ (Member since 2008)
J&M Real Estate Advisors, Inc. (Member since 1992)
LEM Solutions (Member since 2012)
Marous Brothers Construction (Member since 2005)
Mussun Sales, Inc. (Member since 1993)
NewsChannel 5 (Member since 1989)
PNC Bank (Member since 1983)
Sussen Foundation, Inc. (Member since 1983)
$1,000–$2,499Albert M. Higley Co. (Member since 1983)
American Red Cross (Member since 1983)
ARC/ eBlueprint^ (Member since 2008)
BakerHostetler (Member since 2005)
Bostwick Design Partnership (Member since 1983)
Cadillac Music Corporation (Member since 2000)
City Architecture (Member since 1990)
The City Mission (Member since 1993)
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority (Member since 1997)
Cleveland Eye Clinic (Member since 1992)
Coleman Spohn Corporation (Member since 1995)
Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA (Member since 2010)
Cumberland Development, LLC (Member since 2008)
E-Capital Partners, LLC (Member since 2011)
Geis Companies (Member since 2009)
Jencen Architecture (Member since 1984)
Legal News Publishing Co. (Member since 1989)
Meaden & Moore (Member since 2013)
Moskey Dental Laboratories (Member since 1990)
NAI Daus (Member since 2006)
National Concession Company (Member since 2005)
Oriana House, Inc. (Member since 2001)
Pierre’s Ice Cream Company (Member since 1989)
Sisters of Charity Health System (Member since 2011)
Taxel Image Group^ (Member since 1983)
$500–$9994415 Euclid LLC (Member since 2011)
4600 Euclid Master Tenant LLC (Member since 2011)
Acme Express, Inc. (Member since 1993)
American Sugar Refining Co. (Member since 2010)
Bow Tie Investments, LLC (Member since 2013)
Brownstone Inn Downtown (Member since 1999)
Bryant & Stratton College (Member since 2010)
Burger King (Member since 2007)
Cleveland Masonic and Performance Arts Center (Member since 1983)
Cromwell Mechanical LLC (Member since 2012)
Dave’s Supermarkets (Member since 1993)
D. O. Summers Cleaners (Member since 1983)
Dodd Camera (Member since 1994)
Esmond Group Inc. (Member since 2001)
Grover Musical Products, Inc. (Member since 2000)
Fashion Architectural Design (Member since 2010)
Frost Architectural Preservation Inc. (Member since 2011)
Hemingway Development (Member since 2013)
HzW Environmental Consultants, LLC (Member since 2005)
Insivia^ (Member since 2013)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 18 (Member since 1984)
Karpinski Engineering (Member since 1989)
LDA architects, Inc. (Member since 2014)
McDonald’s ^ (Member since 2007)
MPC Plating, Inc. (Member since 1987)
Ohio Addressing Machine (Member since 1989)
Partners for Incentives (Member since 1985)
Positive Education Program (Member since 1996)
Priemer Investment Co. (Member since 2011)
Procleve Investments, Ltd. (Member since 1984)
RA Strauss Electric Supply Co. (Member since 2007)
Recovery Resources (Member since 1997)
Royal/Acme Corporation (Member since 1993)
S. Rose (Member since 2012)
Sussen Self Storage (Member since 2001)
The Center for Families and Children (Member since 2005)
The Ohio Educational Credit Union (Member since 1991)
Tri Building Associates (Member since 2004)
Transaction Realty (Member since 2015)
Ziska Architecture (Member since 2011)
$250–$499A & S Distributors (Member since 2007)
Ace Fixtures & Supply Co (Member since 1999)
Agora Promotions (Member since 1995)
Air-Temp Mechanical, Inc. (Member since 1994)
American Civil Liberties Union (Member since 2003)
American Coffee Services (Member since 1987)
Arkinetics, Inc. (Member since 2011)
Ariel Ventures (Member since 2010)
Asia Plaza (Member since 1992)
Athersys, Inc. (Member since 2000)
Audio Craft (Member since 1983)
Better Business Bureau (Member since 2010)
Bricklayers & Masons Union (Member since 1990)
Buschman Corp. (Member since 1990)
Cleveland Building & Construction Trades Council (Member since 1987)
Cleveland Canvas Goods Manufacturing Co (Member since 1983)
Cleveland Housing Network (Member since 1995)
Cleveland Medical Devices Inc. (Member since 2003)
Coffee Bean Café (Member since 2013)
Community Action Against Addiction (Member since 1989)
Consortium of African American Organizations (Member since 2010)
Conversion of St. Paul Shrine (Member since 1983)
Copy King (Member since 2003)
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Member since 1983)
Dorothy Werblow (Member since 1983)
Douglas Fine Arts Building (Member since 1984)
Dubick Fixture & Supply, Inc. (Member since 1985)
Eversight Ohio (Member since 2013)
Gary M. Burlin & Co. (Member since 1997)
Glass Doctor (Member since 1993)
Graffiti (Member since 1989)
Heather Moore Jewelry (Member since 2010)
HELP Foundation, Inc. (Member since 1985)
Hudec Dental (Member since 2011)
Industrial Security Service, LLC (Member since 2011)
InterContinental Hotel Cleveland (Member since 2007)
Joseph M. Stern Co. (Member since 1990)
JumpStart Inc. (Member since 2012)
Kalman & Pabst Photo Group (Member since 1998)
Karnis Safe & Lock Co., Inc. (Member since 1983)
Life Skills Center of Cleveland (Member since 2014)
Mace Security International, Inc. (Member since 2013)
Margaret W. Wong & Assoc. Co., LPA (Member since 2003)
Meier Transmission (Member since 1984)
Najm Real Estate Inc. (Member since 1989)
Nestle Professional, North America^ (Member since 2014)
NewBridge Cleveland (Member since 2011)
North Coast Minority Media LLC (Member since 2013)
OhioGuidestone (Member since 1997)
Orbital Research, Inc. (Member since 2004)
Panzica Construction Company (Member since 2014)
Plantscaping and Blooms^ (Member since 2000)
Priority Vending Inc. (Member since 2002)
Project Learn (Member since 2008)
Produce Packaging, Inc. (Member since 2007)
Robert P. Madison International, Inc. (Member since 1992)
Rose Management Company (Member since 1994)
Second Generation, Ltd. (Member since 2003)
Target Auto Service (Member since 2004)
Tavern Club (Member since 1985)
Ullman Electric (Member since 1995)
University Commons Apartments (Member since 2014)
Vocational Guidance Services (Member since 2005)
Vocon, Inc. (Member since 2008)
Voices for Ohio’s Children (Member since 2009)
Warren-Chaney Office Furniture (Member since 1995)
William Busta Gallery (Member since 2012)
Your Bean Counters Inc. (Member since 2014)
$25–$249Adoption Network Cleveland (Member since 2009)
Artistic Cast, Inc. (Member since 1995)
CGB Tech Solutions, Inc. (Member since 2004)
Chamberlain College of Nursing (Member since 2013)
Children’s Hunger Alliance (Member since 2012)
Cleveland Kids in Need Resource Center (Member since 2009)
Cleveland Opera Theater (Member since 2015)
Cleveland Restoration Society (Member since 2005)
Dunham Tavern (Member since 1989)
East Side Organizing Project, Inc. (Member since 2014)
Famous Gyro George (Member since 2012)
Fogle/Stenzel Architects, Inc. (Member since 1993)
Greater Cleveland Volunteers (Member since 2006)
Gust Gallucci Company, Inc.^ (Member since 2013)
Hot Sauce Williams (Member since 2012)
Hot Signz (Member since 2002)
Housing Research & Advocacy Center (Member since 2013)
Kenneth W. McGovern (Member since 1983)
Kleinhenz & Associates (Member since 2010)
Li Wah Restaurant^ (Member since 2006)
M&M Partnership (Member since 1986)
Morgan Conservatory (Member since 2011)
New United Distributing Co. Inc (Member since 2014)
Rcl Inc. (Member since 2010)
Rowfant Club (Member since 2007)
Rx Home Healthcare, Inc. (Member since 2011)
Sanson Company^ (Member since 2011)
Signature Sign Co. (Member since 2004)
Simbionix (Member since 2014)
Skybryte Company (Member since 2004)
The South Side ^ (Member since 2012)
Triangle Stamping (Member since 2006)
Townsend Learning Center (Member since 2015)
Uncle Ben’s Pawn Shop (Member since 2003)
Urban League of Greater Cleveland (Member since 2008)
Wolf-Maison Architecture & Design (Member since 2004)
YWCA Greater Cleveland (Member since 1989)
OTHER CONTRIBUTORSCity of Cleveland
The Cleveland Foundation
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture
Frank H. and Nancy L. Porter Fund
The George Gund Foundation
Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Foundation
KeyBank
Neighborhood Connections
The Honor Project Trust
Ohio Department of Development
CONTRIBUTIONS
ENDOWMENT FUNDThe MidTown Cleveland, Inc. Endowment Fund was established in 2013 and aims to provide a sustainable revenue source that will ensure our organization can vigorously continue its economic development work. Contributions can be made to the fund through The Cleveland Foundation.
CAPITAL FUNDThe MidTown Cleveland, Inc. Capital Fund was established at The Cleveland Foundation through a generous lead gift from the Frank H. and Nancy L. Porter Fund. The fund’s purpose is to support our permanent headquarters within the Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Business Center at 5000 Euclid Avenue. Please contact MidTown Cleveland, Inc. to make a donation to the Capital Fund.
^ In-kind Includes Contributors as of Print Date
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 16/17
COMMITTEE OVERVIEW EUCLID CORRIDOR REGION DESIGN REVIEW Ensures commercial property improvements, new construction, fencing, signage, and demolition are of high standard and quality.
DEVELOPMENT Plans, initiates, reviews, and guides MidTown Cleveland’s development activities in order to increase investment and ensure MidTown remains a competitive business environment and high-quality urban district.
FINANCE Oversees the fiscal operations of MidTown Cleveland, Inc. and ensures its long-term stability.
GOVERNANCE Facilitates stakeholder involvement in program and service delivery and maintains an effectively functioning board.
MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Connects with stakeholders and external audiences to position MidTown as a desirable location and solidifies the identity of the MidTown district.
MEMBERSHIP & FUND DEVELOPMENT Secures the financial support of area stakeholders, government entities and philanthropic organizations.
SECURITY & CODE ENFORCEMENT Continually improves and monitors the MidTown district’s appearance, safety, and security.
STAKEHOLDER SERVICES Ensures the organization offers high-quality services to meet the diverse needs of area stakeholders and engages them in the organization’s efforts.
SPECIAL THANKSCONCEPT, ART DIRECTION & DESIGNthunder::tech (www.thundertech.com)
PHOTOGRAPHYTaxel Image Group (www.taxelimagegroup.com) Cuyahoga County (www.cuyahogacounty.us) DRS Photography (www.drsphotography.com)
PRINTING Jakprints (www.jakprints.com)
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC. 2015 ANNUAL REPORT 18/19
COMMITTEESDESIGN REVIEWJerome Rothenberg, Chair Jencen Architecture
Joanne Brown Case Western Reserve University
William Collins Architect
Pat Holland Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District
Richard Pace Cumberland Development
Ted Sande Ted Sande, AIA
Jeffrey Strean Cleveland Museum of Art
Chris Trotta Array Healthcare Facilities
Piet van Dijk van Dijk Architecture
Richard Van Petten, AIA R. Van Petten Architects
John Wagner City Architecture
Arlene Watson Mobius Grey, LLC
DEVELOPMENTPaul Volpe, AIA, Chair City Architecture, Inc.
Tom Bier Cleveland State University
Dominick Durante, Jr. LDA architects, Inc.
Sharon El-Amin Dealer Tire
Jon Ferrell Albert M. Higley Co.
Scott Garson NAI Daus
Fred Geis Geis Companies
Robin Griggs Huntington National Bank
Nathan Hudak Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA
Craig Melnick Applied Industrial Technologies
Robert V. Munson Procleve Investments, Ltd.
Frank H. Porter Central Cadillac
Gordon Priemer J&M Real Estate Advisors, Inc.
Darnella Robertson Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Jerome Rothenberg Jencen Architecture
Matthew Salmon PNC Wealth Management
Joseph Shafran Paran Management Company, Ltd.
Daniel C. Sussen Sussen Foundation, Inc.
Patrick Sweeney Cleveland State University
Maria Thompson Third Federal Savings & Loan
Linda Warren Neighborhood Progress Inc.
FINANCELloyd Bell, Chair Meaden & Moore
Anthony Bulic KeyBank Real Estate Capital
Kenneth J. Coleman Fairport Asset Management
Daniel Fashimpaur Minute Men HR Management Services, Inc.
Robin Griggs Huntington National Bank
Craig Melnick Applied Industrial Technologies
Michael Niro Nestle USA
Beth-Ann Sedam S&G Associates
Maria Thompson Third Federal Savings & Loan
GOVERNANCENathan Hudak, Co-Chair Cowden & Humphrey Co. LPA
Kenneth J. Coleman, Co-Chair Fairport Asset Management
Daniel Fashimpaur Minute Men HR Management Services, Inc.
Robin Griggs Huntington National Bank
Dan Neubert 1-888-OhioComp
Frank H. Porter Central Cadillac
MARKETING & COMMS.Barney Taxel, Chair Taxel Image Group
Jessica Adanich Mace Security International, Inc.
Matthew Benedetti Insivia
Eric Crilow thunder::tech
Leola Daniels InterContinental Hotel Cleveland
Nanci Ferrante Cresco Real Estate
Robert B. Lash Moskey Dental Laboratories, Inc.
Marissa Norris thunder::tech
Michael Parry The City Mission
Matthew Salmon PNC Bank
Don Scipione Acme Express, Inc.
Jason Therrien thunder::tech
Patrick Zangardi Insivia
MEMBERSHIP/FUND DEV.Matthew Salmon, Chair PNC Wealth Management
Dan Fashimpaur Minute Men, Inc.
Kenneth J. Coleman Fairport Asset Management
Robert B. Lash Moskey Dental Laboratories
Robin Griggs Huntington National Bank
Frank H. Porter Central Cadillac
Don Scipione Acme Express, Inc.
SECURITY & CODE ENFORCEMENTIan Sly, Chair Tavern Club
Andrew Chakalis Artistic Cast, Inc.
Carolyn Conway ACLU of Ohio
Michael D’Amico Greater Cleveland RTA
Larry Funderburk Agora Theatre & Ballroom
Eugina Herman FrontLine Services
Johny Lloyd LEMS Group, LLC
Joe McCloskey Tenable Protective Services
Pete Miragliotta, Jr. LEMS Group, LLC
Paul Moviel Tenable Protective Services
Elizabeth Neubert 1-888-OhioComp
Carol Ragozzino J&M Real Estate Advisors
Josh Rice Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Capt. Bob Romoga Third District Cleveland Police
Comdr. Patrick Stephens Third District Cleveland Police
Michael Sussen Sussen Self Storage
Rick Zeman Fashion Architectural Designs
Chris Zitterbart Agora Theatre & Ballroom
STAKEHOLDER SERVICES Jon Ferrell, Co-Chair Albert M. Higley Co.
Karelyn Coffin, Co-Chair Chamberlain College of Nursing
Lloyd Bell Meaden & Moore
Bob Conkey Cromwell Mechanical, LLC
Kat Keller City Architecture, Inc.
Cathy Lamb HP Manufacturing, Inc.
David Maison Wolf Maison Architecture & Design
Debra Simpson HP Manufacturing, Inc.
PROFESSIONAL STAFFRobert Brown, Iterim Director MidTown Cleveland, Inc.
Carmalette A. Kelly Executive Assistant/Manager Office Operations
Faye Callahan Manager, CIRI Region III & Business Outreach
Jeffrey Epstein Director, Health-Tech Corridor
MIDTOWN CLEVELAND, INC.JACK, JOSEPH & MORTON MANDEL BUSINESS CENTER 5000 Euclid Avenue, Suite 100Cleveland, Ohio 44103P: 216.391.5080 F: 216.391.6285MidTownCleveland.org