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CONVENTION SALES TEAM INCREASES ROOM NIGHTS BOOKED BY 60% (January 30, 2009)
Positively Cleveland’s Convention Sales team met their 2008 goal, selling more than 200,000 room nights for a 60% increase over 2007 results.

Akron-Canton Airport (CAK) has best year ever (January 20, 2009)
By offering the lowest average fare in Ohio, popular nonstop destinations and a relaxing atmosphere, the Akron-Canton Airport broke its all time passenger record set in 2006

Name Change PlayhouseSquare Real Estate Press Release (January 15, 2009)
RE-NAMED “PlayhouseSquare Real Estate Services” DOES VITAL BEHIND-THE-SCENES WORK TO SERVE AREA DEVELOPMENT MISSION OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT PlayhouseSquare

Two Akron-Canton Airport Team Members Promoted (December 5, 2008)
Two outstanding team members have been promoted to management positions to keep the airfield safe and secure and the momentum strong at CAK.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS US AIRWAYS SERVICE TO DCA TO CAK (November 26, 2008)
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AWARDS US AIRWAYS SLOTS
FOR FIRST EVER NON-STOP FLIGHT FROM WASHINGTON, D.C. REAGAN NATIONAL TO AKRON-CANTON AIRPORT
Service to begin in January 2009

Beck Center appoints new Director of Marketing (September 28, 2008)
Beck Center is proud to announce
New Director of Marketing & External Affairs
Missy S. Toms

DIRECTOR OF SALES NAMED FOR CLEVELAND AREA HOMEWOOD SUITES HOTEL (September 17, 2008)
DIRECTOR OF SALES NAMED FOR CLEVELAND AREA HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON HOTEL

Organizational Restructuring Leads to New Positions and Promotions at the Akron Art Museum (September 10, 2008)
With the new fiscal year beginning July 1, 2008 came staffing changes within the Akron Art Museum, both in the form of newly created positions and internal promotions.

Committee Announces Convention Center Location Recommendation (August 8, 2008)
RIVERFRONT SITE BEST LOCATION

C. Griffith Mann Appointed Chief Curator of the Cleveland Museum of Art (July 16, 2008)
Medieval art historian noted for skill in organizing exhibitions and expanding access to museum collections

Beck Center Gets a Face Lift (July 16, 2008)
Many changes, from those easily recognized to those less apparent, are occurring around the Beck Center for the Arts campus.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Sees Solid Attendance Over Holiday (July 9, 2008)
Zoo Sees Attendance Spike Over Holiday

Holiday Inn Cleveland-Airport Receives 2008 Best of Cleveland Award (June 10, 2008)
U.S. Local Business Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

New B & B and Vacation Rental Opens In Vermilion (May 27, 2008)
New B & B on Shores of Lake Eire

A Christmas Story House Announces New Corporation, Warehouse and Logistics Manager (April 30, 2008)
A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE INC. BECOMES AN OHIO-BASED COMPANY, CONSOLIDATES WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS TO NEW NORTH OLMSTED LOCATION AND HIRES NEW WAREHOUSE LOGISTICS MANAGER

Regional Marketing Improves Local Focus with New Website (April 17, 2008)
Geauga County Tourism, Geauga County Historical Society, Rosepointe Cottage Tea Room, Settler’s Village & Ridgeview Farm are all area members of Adventures in Northeast Ohio, a peer networking and marketing organization founded in 1978, which is launching a brand new website this month.

RADISSON HOTELS & RESORTS HONORS THE RADISSON HOTEL CLEVELAND-GATEWAY WITH THE COMPANY’S PRESTIGOUS PRESIDENT’S AWARD (March 21, 2008)
The Radisson Hotel Cleveland-Gateway was selected as one of Radisson Hotels & Resorts top performing hotels and resorts for its prestigious annual President’s Award, based on performance in 2007.

Akron Art Museum Names New Curator of Exhibitions (March 18, 2008)
Ellen Rudolph has been named Curator of Exhibitions for the Akron Art Museum.

The Cleveland Museum of Art Appoints Three New Members to Board of Trustees (March 14, 2008)
The Cleveland Museum of Art (CMA) announced today that Dr. Eugene Sanders, CEO of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District (CMSD), has been appointed to a five-year term as a standing member of the Board of Trustees. In addition, Joyce G. Ames and Leon M. Plevin have been named Honorary Trustees.

Akron-Canton Airport Unveils CAK 2018 (March 12, 2008)
10-year, $110 million Capital Improvement Plan

SPACES selects interim executive director (March 11, 2008)
Cleveland – SPACES, Ohio’s oldest and largest nonprofit alternative art gallery, has retained Mikelann Ward Rensel to serve as Interim Executive Director following Sheryl Hoffman’s unexpected departure last month.

Making the Zoo a Greener Place Cleveland Metroparks Zoo announces 2008 “Green Resolutions” (January 29, 2008)
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo is committing itself to becoming more environmentally friendly than ever before.

Rock Hall Announces Finalists for First Award Honoring NE Ohio Business Woman (January 29, 2008)
Rock Hall announces ten finalists for first-ever Northeast Ohio Riot Girl award

I-X Center Expands and Improves With 185,000-Square-Foot Hall Largest Painting Project in North America (January 23, 2008)
The International Exposition Center (I-X Center) is expanding, adding an additional 185,000 square feet of Class A exhibit space to the existing 800,000-square-foot main floor.

The Georgian Manor Inn – B&B to receive the 2008 AAA Four Diamond Award (January 18, 2008)
The Georgian Manor Inn – B&B to receive the 2008 AAA Four Diamond Award for its lodging located in Norwalk, Ohio.

Opera Cleveland Announces 2008 Board of Directors (January 18, 2008)
At the end of 2007, Opera Cleveland appointed its 2008-09 Board of Directors, with Dr. Pauline F. Ramig elected as President.

Great Lakes Theater Festival Unveils Visionary Design For New Home At Hanna Theatre (January 18, 2008)
The design features an innovative “Great Room” design concept, fully flexible thrust stage and pioneering advances in theatrical technology.

The Rock Hall announces new Museum admission price structure and furthers its international brand with a new address - 1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard (December 28, 2007)
New pricing reduces adult admission for Northeast Ohioans

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Its Inductees for 2008 (December 13, 2007)
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Foundation today announced its inductees for 2008. The inductees will be honored at a ceremony on March 10, 2008, at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City.

Lake Metroparks honored by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (December 4, 2007)
Lake Metroparks honored by Ohio Parks and Recreation Association

2008 Picnic Shelter Reservations begin Monday, December 3, 2007 for Lake County residents (December 3, 2007)
Lake Metroparks announces that Lake County Residents may register for picnic shelter reservations for 2008 beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, December 3, 2007.

Cleveland Zoological Society Donates Memberships (October 24, 2007)
Foster Families Benefit from Program

Jonathan Sandvick honored at Annual Downtown Award Ceremony (October 12, 2007)
Downtown Development Awards Also Given

Oberlin Heritage Center Staff Bring Home Achievement Awards (October 12, 2007)
Two members of the Oberlin Heritage Center staff recently were recognized with Outstanding Individual Achievement Awards at the Ohio Association of Historical Societies and Museums (OAHSM) annual meeting in Columbus, Ohio.

GHOULS AND GHOSTS CELEBRATING COATS (October 11, 2007)
WARM UP THIS HALLOWEEN AT THE RITZ-CARLTON, CLEVELAND

THE RITZ-CARLTON AND THE CHEF’S GARDEN PICK MORE THAN 1,000 POUNDS OF VEGETABLES (September 27, 2007)
Fifth Annual Harvest Day to Benefit Those in Need

Akron Art Museum Announces Opening of Museum Store, Jazzman’s Café and Special Event Services (September 12, 2007)
The Akron Art Museum announces the opening of its Museum Store, Jazzman’s Café and special event services.

GLORIA KIM APPOINTED ASSISTANT DEAN (August 31, 2007)
THE OBERLIN CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC

Pick Apples (August 30, 2007)
Cleveland Indendents (restaurants) food month announced for October 2007

Medical Mart leaders form advisory groups and announce a timeline for moving the project ahead (August 30, 2007)
Community input and maximizing the opportunity are two driving principles

Opera Cleveland Announces New Artistic Director (August 22, 2007)
Dean Williamson, new artistic director of Northeast Ohio’s premier opera company arrives in Cleveland January of 2008.

Downtown Cleveland Alliance begins the Homeless Education Campaign (August 15, 2007)
Give it where it helps.

Karamu House, Inc.,-Announces Gregory J. Ashe as new Executive Director (August 14, 2007)
Also, new Board Chair, Vickie Eaton Johnson

The Cleveland Play House Launches New Interactive, User-Friendly Website (August 14, 2007)
www.clevelandplayhouse.com

Ivan Schwarz to Lead Greater Cleveland Film Commission (August 10, 2007)
Ivan Schwarz, Vice President of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission and a veteran of the film industry, will become President of the Commission. Founding President Chris Carmody will become Transition Director.

Oberlin Heritage Center Welcomes New Museum Education and Tour Coordinator (August 9, 2007)
Elizabeth (Liz) Schultz named Museum Education and Tour Coordinator

Grand Prix of Cleveland Owner Mike Lanigan and Newman/Haas/Lanigan Join Forces with Robert Yates Racing (July 27, 2007)
New Partnership Announced

GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER INSTALLS SOLAR ARRAY (July 3, 2007)
Second phase in advanced energy initiative, joining wind turbine to raise community and civic awareness of renewable energy opportunities

Ohio Tourism Division Launches Multicultural Marketing Initiative (June 22, 2007)
Campaign Aims to Reach Ohio’s Fastest-Growing Travel Segment

Discover America Partnership Praises Senators Dorgan, Stevens and Inouye for Introduction of Bill to Promote Travel to United States (June 21, 2007)
Travel Promotion Act of 2007” Would Create a Public-Private Partnership to Strengthen U.S. Economy and Boost U.S. Image Abroad

Constantino’s Market wins “Best Main Street Business” (May 21, 2007)
Heritage Ohio awarded Cleveland's Constantino’s Market located in “Best Main Street Business.”

CLEVELAND NATIVE AND FORMER CONGRESSMAN LOUIS STOKES TO BE INDUCTED INTO KARAMU HOUSE HALL OF FAME (May 9, 2007)
The second annual hall of fame gala salutes Stokes on Saturday, September 8, 2007.

GuitarMania 2007 Rocks the Rock Hall May 25 (May 9, 2007)
Giant art guitars will be exhibited at the Rock Hall from May 25 to 28, and then moved to individual locations on city streets until August 30

GLIDDEN HOUSE HOTEL GIVES BACK (May 9, 2007)
Glidden House Hotel contributing to local community.

RW Magic Performing at Parade the Circle (May 9, 2007)
Local magician Richard W. McClendon to appear for free performance at Parade the Circle

Zoo Reminds People to Use Alternate Routes This Summer (May 9, 2007)
Bridge work may cause delays around Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

The Beck Center for the Arts Appoints Sally Weakley as Director of Development (May 2, 2007)
The Beck Center for the Arts announced Sally Weakley as its new Director of Development beginning May 15, 2007.

ONCE AGAIN RATED TOP TEN INTERNATIONAL HAUNT, SANDUSKY’S GHOSTLY MANOR REOPENS FOR ’07 SEASON (May 2, 2007)
Darkride and Funhouse Enthusiasts Top Ten Pick Ghostly Manor Offers Scares Early in Season, Beginning First Weekend in May

THE RITZ-CARLTON, CLEVELAND NAMES NEW GENERAL MANAGER (May 2, 2007)
Joseph Mattioli has been named general manager for The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland.

Beck Center’s Director of Education Receives Music Therapy Award (May 2, 2007)
Edward P. Gallagher, MT-BC

CHOREOGRAPHER MIKE MALONE AMONG KARAMU HOUSE HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES (April 27, 2007)
Choreographer, director and teacher Mike Malone is the latest nominee in the Karamu House Hall of Fame.

Zoo to Announce Rare Spider Tortoise Hatching (April 16, 2007)
This tortoise may be tiny, but its arrival is big news in wildlife conservation

Zoo Turns to Latest Technology to Reach More People (April 12, 2007)
Vodcasts, blog and wi-fi network new at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Nighttown Named One of the World’s Great Jazz Clubs (March 1, 2007)
Of all the gin and jazz joints in Ohio, only one made Downbeat’s
International Jazz Guide to the 100 Great Jazz Clubs – Nighttown
Restaurant in Cleveland Heights.

Cleveland Botanical Garden names Natalie Ronayne Executive Director (February 23, 2007)
The board of directors of Cleveland Botanical Garden has appointed Natalie Ronayne as the sixth executive director in the institution's seventy-six year history.

THE RITZ-CARLTON HOTEL COMPANY, L.L.C. INTRODUCES A TOTALLY REDESIGNED WEB SITE, FEBRUARY 22 (February 21, 2007)
1,000 NEW PHOTO IMAGES, MANDARIN AND JAPANESE LANGUAGES; AMONG STATE-OF-THE-ART ENHANCEMENTS

The Downtown Cleveland Alliance Announces 2007 Sparx in the City (February 9, 2007)
Program Generates $3.6 Million in Economic Impact in 2006

Heritage Ohio Announces Main Street Communities (January 30, 2007)
The Historic Gateway Neighborhood Corporation (HGN) and the Historic Warehouse District Development Corporation (HWDDC) of Cleveland, Ohio are two of six new communities joining the Heritage Ohio Main Street Program.

Attendance Spikes in 2006 at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (January 25, 2007)
Attendance at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo climbed to 1,203,403 in 2006, surpassing the previous year by more than 84,000 visitors and making it the 13th straight year with attendance over a million.

Western Reserve Historical Society Names New CEO, New Board Chair (January 18, 2007)
WRHS names its new CEO--Dr. Gainor Davis, Ph.D.

Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Celebrates 40th Giraffe Birth (January 12, 2007)
Newborn calf stands 6 feet tall and weighs 160 pounds

Noon Year’s Eve Breaks Records for Cleveland Metroparks Zoo (January 2, 2007)
The first-ever Noon Year’s Eve celebration at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo sets attendance records.

SANDUSKY’S SKATE WORLD ENJOYS NEW OWNERSHIP, MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS (December 19, 2006)
Ghostly Manor “Thrill Center” Owners Purchase, Make Sparkle, Skate World, Bill, Jayme, Criscione

HEALTHSPACE CLEVELAND TO MERGE ITH THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, JANUARY 1, 2007 (December 13, 2006)
Two Cleveland Institutions to Merge in 2007

AKRON ART MUSEUM TO OPEN NEW BUILDING BY COOP HIMMELB(L)AU IN SUMMER 2007 (October 26, 2006)
Museum Announces New Gift from Major Donor – John S. and James L. Knight Foundation/New Facility to be Named for Knight Brothers in Honor of Foundation’s Support

Sheraton Hotel Joins Independence Business District (June 9, 2006)
Sheraton Hotel Joins Independence Business District

Newly renovated hotel to open in Northeast Ohio

Independence, Ohio – June 9, 2006 – The recently remodeled Sheraton Independence Hotel will open June 15, 2006, providing top-notch service to business travelers and leisure patrons alike. Formerly the Clarion Hotel, the Sheraton Independence offers upgraded amenities and improved facilities for hotel guests.