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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

What is Economic Development? A sustainable increase in living standards. Lab champions have made an impact by improving downtown vibrancy and helping to build new industries in Greater Cleveland.
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SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP

What is Social Entrepreneurship? Using entrepreneurial principals to create social change and recognizing a social return Investment. Lab champions have changed local social behavior in education, volunteerism, and alternative fuel consumption.
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all FUNDED IDEAS

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funded ideas (2004)


CityWheels



City Wheels allows members to rent fuel efficient, enviornmentally friendly automobiles at an hourly rate, improving the quality of life in Greater Cleveland. CityWheels, the first car-sharing service in Ohio, has four fleet vehicles now operating: two in Oberlin, one in Cleveland Heights, and one on the Near West Side of Cleveland.



Entrepreneurship Prepatory School

Entrepreneurship Prepatory School (EPrep)  educates students (grades 6-12). EPrep is a community school, chartered by the Cleveland Municipal School District dedicated to providing a premier educational experience to students throughout the city of Cleveland, Ohio. They emphasize individual educational growth resulting in above proficient test scores, graduation, and acceptance to a four-year college or university. This takes place in a technologically advanced, safe, and disciplined environment.



Red Dot Project

Red Dot Project is named for the gallery tradition of marking sold works of art with a "red dot." Located in the Tower Press Building, Red Dot will house regionally generated art, all in one, central location, serving as an art resource for business, corporate and individual clients, as well as, gallery owners, curators and art consultants looking for art to purchase, sell or exhibit.



Women's Leadership Initiative

The YWCA Women's Leadership Initiative empowers women to become effective leaders by providing them with essential skills and strategies that enable them to make valuable contributions as they move up the corporate leadership ladder. The WLI is a sustainable program that assists women in effectively advancing their careers, through workshops and individual coaching.

 

 


Jennifer Thomas, Director
jthomas@civicinnovationlab.org

Andradia Scovil, Program Coordinator
ascovil@civicinnovationlab.org