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10,000 Wind Idea-Initiative Overview

Turn the Northeast Ohio Region into the Wind Turbine Capital of the United States. Assess, via a wind study, our regions manufacturing capabilities to use as a tool to attract additional wind turbine manufacturing business. Set-up communication and financing campaigns, which will include grass roots marketing, citizen financing, and analysis at the state level of legislation, tax credits and incentives for bringing wind friendly businesses to Ohio. Seek means of preferred financing for wind turbine growth. CLICK HERE FOR WIND MEETING NOTES

10,000 Non-Profit Idea-Initiative Overview

Establish awareness of nonprofit Friends Groups. For a Friends Group, it is important to match an individual’s needs and passions with the mission of the specific nonprofit. Assist individuals in establishing connections with nonprofit organizations via social networking sites, coffee shop meetings, and target market databases. Encourage nonprofit organizations to define Friends Group roles upfront and provide accurate estimates of individual time commitments. Facilitate consistent interaction between participants and members of organizations in order to sustain nonprofit Friends Groups. CLICK HERE FOR NON-PROFIT MEETING NOTES

10,000 Lighting Idea-Initiative Overview

Make Cleveland the Lighting Capital of the world. Use the heritage of lighting in Ohio to create an appealing spin to get people involved. Join all lighting companies, designers, suppliers, and installers to further the initiative. Allow business owners, local corporations, community development corporations, residents, chambers of commerce, and governmental to meet several times a year to converse and support the lighting initiative. Have large annual events such as a parade using trolleys to tour the area. CLICK HERE FOR LIGHTING MEETING NOTES

10,000 Future Emerging Leaders Idea-Initiative Overview

The Future Emerging Leaders “Apprentice Program Competition” focus is on retaining High School talent in the NEO Region by engaging them in designing a program that will introduce their peers to what the region has to offer. To make this possible, the community and the public/private sector will promote the initiative and donate time and financial support. The high school students will be reached and recruited through Facebook/Myspace and hip activities. CLICK HERE FOR FUTURE LEADERS MEETING NOTES

10,000 Movement Idea-Initiative Overview

Connect emerging leaders to 10,000 Little (micro) Ideas to Keep You Believing in Cleveland Organization via community networks, communication campaigns, billboards, myspace.com, Linkedin.com, and social events. Lead each community idea effort with an ambassador, and/or group. Create an environment that fosters regional economic development idea gathering and help incubate ideas moving forward. Update on the status of the10,000 Little Idea initiatives throughout the year. Secure a steady funding stream to sustain the 10,000 Little Ideas organization. CLICK HERE FOR 10,000 MOVEMENT MEETING NOTES

10,000 Economic Development: Technology Entrepreneurship Idea-Initiative Overview

Create an Internet site that will be a “one stop shop” for technology professionals in our region. The site will focus on providing resources to assist entrepreneurs seeking to start or grow IT related businesses, as well as a resource for consultants and those seeking to be employed/hire individuals in the field. Utilize all public and private resources to create awareness and drive traffic to the site. Identify current professionals who can serve as role models/mentors to connect people and provide motivation. Highlight “success stories” in the region. CLICK HERE FOR TECHNOLOGY MEETING NOTES