Joi Carter – MidTown Cleveland

#MidTownCLEMembers: Dancing Wheels Company

Joi Carter — Fri, 01 May 2020 14:16:26 +0000

Did you know that MidTown Cleveland hosts more than 650 organizations and over 18,000 workers in our neighborhood? Our #MidTownCLEMembers campaign is an attempt to capture just some of the amazing work and innovative leaders from all across the Town. As we work together to create a connected community, we’ll be working to highlight different organizations across all spectrums of work in the hopes of sharing some of our amazing diverse assets.

For May 2020, we’re excited to spotlight Dancing Wheels Company – This company’s lifelong mission to educate, advocate and entertain through compelling, innovative dance was born of the goals that each of their team members shares a heartfelt commitment to: Enhance integration and diversity in the arts with works uniting people of all abilities. Provide successful, independent and creative role models for those with disabilities. Erase negative stereotypes about people with disabilities in professional careers, primarily in the arts. Instill greater understanding and professionalism in individuals of all ability levels.

1. How long has your organization been located in MidTown?

23 years

2. What are three words to describe your organization?

1) innovative

2) enthusiastic

3) inclusive

3. What is something new and/or exciting that we can look forward to from your organization within the next year?

We have launched virtual classes that anyone, anywhere can take with out wonderful instructors!

4. Where are your team members’ favorite spots in MidTown?

AsiaTown, anywhere they can get food!

5. Complete this sentence “Our dream is for MidTown to….

Be the showcase location in the nation! Drawing people from near and far.

Open in MidTown

Joi Carter — Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:11:04 +0000

Many MidTown and AsiaTown restaurants are open for takeout or delivery! To best support these small businesses (and to get your order the fastest!), call directly and pick up. Third-party delivery apps charge businesses a high fee. If you are able, consider tipping as if you’re dining in!
Neighborhood markets and pharmacies are also a great way to shop local for your weekly groceries!

*Update: As of June 5, 2020, all restaurants in AsiaTown are open again. View details and menu recommendations here.

Angie’s Soul Cafe

7815 Carnegie Avenue
(216) 426-8890
Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM

Ball Ball Waffle

2999 Payne Avenue
(216) 282-3834
Friday to Sunday, 12 PM – 4 PM

Cafe Phix

6815 Euclid Avenue
(440) 850-8318
Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, weekdays

Dagu Rice Noodle

3710 Payne Avenue
(216) 862-8090
Order online
Hours: 12 – 7 PM

Emperor’s Palace

2136 Rockwell Avenue
(216) 861-9999
Curbside pickup and online ordering; Door Dash, Yelp

Ha Ahn

3030 Superior Avenue
(216) 664-1152
Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM, closed Sundays

Han Kabob

3710 Payne Avenue
(216) 769-8745
Hours: 12 – 7 PM, closed Wednesdays

KOKO Bakery

3710 Payne Avenue
(216) 881-7600
Hours: 9 AM – 7 PM

Korea House

3700 Superior Avenue
(216) 431-0462
Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM
Grub Hub, Door Dash

Li Wah

2999 Payne Avenue
(216) 696-6556
Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM

LJ Shanghai

3142 Superior Avenue
(216) 400-6936
Hours: 12 PM – 7 PM, closed Mondays
Door Dash

Map of Thailand

3710 Payne Avenue
(216) 361-2220
Hours: 12 PM – 7 PM, closed Sunday
Delivery on Door Dash and Postmates

Pho Lee’s

1541 E. 38th Street, 1st Floor
(216) 273-7093
Hours: 11 AM – 8 PM, closed Tuesdays
Delivery on Uber Eats

Siam Cafe

3951 St. Clair Avenue
(216) 361-2323
Hours: 11 AM – 8 PM, closed Mondays
Curbside pickup

Sichuan Hot Pot

2162 Rockwell Avenue
(216) 523-1188
Hours: 12 – 7 PM

Souper Market

7510 Carnegie Avenue
(216) 361-1355
Hours: 11 AM – 4 PM, weekdays
Delivery on Uber Eats; Curbside pickup available

Superior Pho

3030 Superior Avenue
(216) 781-7462
Hours: 10:30 AM – 8 PM, closed Mondays
Dine-in or take out

Szechuan Cafe

2999 Payne Avenue
(216) 515-1111
Hours: 12 – 7 PM

Szechuan Gourmet

1735 E. 36th Street
(216) 881-9688
Hours: 11 am – 8 PM

Wonton Gourmet

3211 Payne Avenue
(216) 875-7000
Hours: 11 am – 8 PM, closed Tuesdays

Asia Food Co

1579 E. 38th Street
(216) 621-1681
Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM

Asia Plaza Pharmacy

2999 Payne Avenue
(216) 862-9688
Hours: 11 AM – 6 PM

Dave’s Market and eatery

1929 E. 61st Street
(216) 361-5130
Hours: 7 – 8 AM for seniors and immunocompromised customers; 8 AM – 9 PM
Instacart

Gallucci’s Italian Foods

6610 Euclid Avenue
(216) 881-0045
Hours: 8 AM – 6 PM
Curbside pickup available; Delivery for lunch on Grub Hub and Uber Eats

Good Harvest Food Market

3038 Payne Avenue
(216) 861-8018
Curbside pickup

Kim’s Market

3700 Superior Avenue
(216) 391-5485
Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM, Closed Mondays
Curbside pickup

Park to Shop

1580 E. 30th Street
(216) 781-3383
Hours: 9 AM – 6 PM

Tink Holl

1735 E. 36th Street
(216) 881-9688
Hours: 11 AM – 9 PM

#MidTownCLEMembers: Dress For Success Cleveland

Joi Carter — Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:14:21 +0000

For April 2020, we’re excited to spotlight Dress For Success Cleveland – The mission of Dress for Success is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and the development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.

1. How long has your organization been located in MidTown? Dress for Success Cleveland moved into the Midtown area in 2004 when we established an affiliation with Vocational Guidance Services.

2. What are three words to describe your organization? Educate, Encourage & Empower

3. What is something new and/or exciting that we can look forward to from your organization within the next year?

We have 2 new, very exciting initiatives! First, in 2020 DFSC opened our job retention services, PWG (Professional Women’s Group), Let’s Talk About It, is now open to all working women in the community. You no longer have to have come through the DFSC network of services to engage in discussions with other women, about holistic development matters of concern to all women. We value the diversity and support this open platform can provide working women to maintain balance and to discover their power. For now, this curriculum will be offered virtually; however we look forward to hosting week day evening events, as well as Saturday morning engagements in the future.

Secondly, when we are able to resume healthy socialization, DFSC is looking to bring our Boutique on Wheels to a location near you! Boutique On Wheels is our job readiness services inclusive of mock interview days, resume development and the offering of an actual boutique-like service. Boutique On Wheels allows us to remove barriers of transportation, time and technology and enable us to serve more women in our community. In the meantime, we are providing virtual services. Please contact us to keep your interview skills and tools prepared so you are ready to present your best self! Contact us at DFSC@dressforsuccesscleveland.org or by calling 216-881-6048.

4. Where are your team members’ favorite spots in MidTown? University Circle museums: The Children’s Museum of Cleveland, The Cleveland Museum of Art and Severance Hall. We believe these organizations embrace diversity and inclusion!

5. Complete this sentence “Our dream is for MidTown to….” Our dream is for MidTown to become the heartbeat of the city, a must see visit area for tourists and Clevelanders.

A MESSAGE FROM MIDTOWN CLEVELAND ABOUT THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Joi Carter — Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:48:00 +0000

MidTown Stakeholders and Friends-

Based on the COVID-19 pandemic and recommendations of public health experts, and to aid in slowing the spread of the virus, MidTown Cleveland will be taking the following steps through March 31st:

All MidTown public events are postponed, including the upcoming Caffeine Beats and MidTown Mornings events.

Our office and conference rooms will not be available for third party meetings or events.

MidTown staff will hold the majority of our meetings by video or conference call unless an in-person meeting is essential .

Among our precautions taken to prevent the spread of COVID-19, our MTC offices is closed to the public until further notice. Our staff will continue to work remotely, and be available to respond promptly to any community needs during this public health crisis. Please be in touch with us if you or your organization needs assistance and we will do our best to help or connect you with the appropriate resources.

We encourage you to follow our local public health authorities for information about the spread of the virus and ways to minimize the risk of contracting it, including the Ohio Dep’t of Health (which has a 24-hour hotline at 1-833.427.7634) and the Cuyahoga County Board of Health

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
If you have been intimidated, harassed, or assaulted and blamed for COVID-19, please call 911 immediately. After calling the police, you can report hate incidents through OCA – Asian Pacific Advocates.
MidTown calls all people to stand in social solidarity against hate, xenophobia, and racial targeting of ethnic Chinese and Asian Americans due to harmful stereotyping about COVID-19. The false belief that individuals are contagious because they are ethnic Chinese or Asian American is resulting in harassment, assaults, and destruction of property against Asian Americans. We condemn these cowardly actions.

#MidTownCLEMembers: Kids Book Bank Cleveland

Joi Carter — Thu, 02 Jan 2020 16:58:08 +0000

For January 2020, we’re excited to spotlight Kids Book Bank Cleveland – Which provides free books to more than 2 million and counting—to children in need in the Greater Cleveland area through their network of partner organizations who serve kids and families in low-income areas.

1. How long has your organization been located in MidTown? Since we opened in March 2016

2. What are three words to describe your organization? dedicated, inviting, community-focused

3. What is something new and/or exciting that we can look forward to from your organization within the next year?

We will distribute our 3 millionth book in 2020! We’re in the middle of a strategic plan to plot our course for the next several years – stay tuned…

4. Where are your team members’ favorite spots in MidTown?

Children’s Museum, Dave’s, our distribution partners at The Centers and Starting Point

5. Complete this sentence “Our dream is for MidTown to….” be the literacy hub of Cleveland.

#MidTownCLEMembers: Abeona Therapeutics Inc.

Joi Carter — Mon, 02 Dec 2019 16:36:38 +0000

For December 2019, we’re excited to spotlight Abeona Therapeutics Inc. – is a fully-integrated gene and cell therapy company at the forefront of the rapidly-advancing field of genetic medicine.

How long has your organization been located in MidTown? Since 2015.
What are three words to describe your organization? Hope. Courage. Perseverance.
What is something new and/or exciting that we can look forward to from your organization within the next year? Treating more patients with gene therapy made in our Cleveland facility.
Where are your team members’ favorite spots in MidTown? Cleveland Bagel, Gallucci’s, Dave’s
Complete this sentence “Our dream is for MidTown to….” Help grow an ecosystem of people focused on building the biotechnology expertise in Cleveland.

#MidTownCLEMembers: DigitalC

Joi Carter — Fri, 08 Nov 2019 03:09:09 +0000

For November 2019, we’re excited to spotlight DigitalC– a non-profit focused on making Greater Cleveland’s digital future more equitable.

How long has your organization been located in MidTown?

2 1/2 years

2. What are three words to describe your organization?

Fostering Connected Community

3. What is something new and/or exciting that we can look forward to from your organization within the next year?

DigitalC will be continuing our focus on empowering and connecting our community through diverse programs and initiatives including Recipe Re-Mix, which focuses on showing community members how to prepare their favorite foods with healthier and substitute ingredients, and Internet Skills for Life, which provides digital skills training.

4. Where are your team members’ favorite spots in MidTown?

Gallucci’s, Dave’s, the gardens at the Dunham Tavern, Café Phix and the MidTown Tech Hive.

5. Complete this sentence “Our dream is for MidTown to….”

Be an inclusive and thriving place for technology, innovation and connected community.

#MidTownCLEMembers: New Bridge Cleveland

Joi Carter — Tue, 08 Oct 2019 01:53:26 +0000

For October 2019, we’re excited to spotlight New Bridge Cleveland– a community-based social-emotional arts-infused after-school education program and workforce training center that addresses the needs of residents and youth who live in some of Cleveland’s most challenged neighborhoods.

How long has your organization been located in MidTown?

10 years

2. What are three words to describe your organization?

Empathetic, Innovative, Community-Driven

3. What is something new and/or exciting that we can look forward to from your organization within the next year?

We are starting a new in-school, after-school, youth program called “My Lens.” My Lens is a Social Emotional Learning (SEL), Photography program that supports students from CMSD schools in exploring themes of self-identity, community, racial bias and stereotypes, and social responsibility. The students will use the power of their personal lens and the camera’s lens to challenge themselves and others around these concepts. We are planning an art exhibition to display all of the student’s awesome artwork from this program in the spring, which will be open to the public, more details TBD.

4. Where are your team members’ favorite spots in MidTown?

Tastebuds, Souper Market, Koko’s Bakery, the mural on E 36th and Euclid, Cafe Phix, the RTA Healthline is much appreciated, The Hough Multipurpose Center, The Morgan Paper Conservatory, and Negative Space Gallery.

5. Complete this sentence “Our dream is for MidTown to….”

Thrive economically and to continue as an engaging and present community that welcomes, empowers, and inspires all!

NewBridge Cleveland Center for Arts & Technology after School program: Ceramics, Digital Photography, and Graphics Design – Photo © Bob Perkoski, www.Perkoski.com

Shaping the Future of MidTown

Joi Carter — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:12:36 +0000

There is a lot of great things happening in MidTown, and so much more to look forward to. At this year’s Annual Meeting, we wanted to highlight our civic leaders who play a vital role in bringing about innovation and shaping the future of our community. A panel with Cleveland’s upcoming movers and shakers would be a perfect platform. Our panelist included:

Aparna Bole-UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Christin Farmer-Birthing Beautiful Communities
Adam King-Digital C
Lilian Kuri-Cleveland Foundation
Aaron Saltzman-Dave’s Markets

Executive Director, Jeff Epstein discuss the State of MidTown

Joi Carter — Thu, 19 Sep 2019 11:09:19 +0000

This year we focused on a second strategic plan priority, equally as important, that we’ve spent a considerable amount of time working on this year – creating a complete MidTown neighborhood that transforms MidTown from a pass through to a place. The MidTown team is constantly working on planning, placemaking, and real estate development under the goal of establishing a shared vision and leading a collective effort to plan and develop a neighborhood that embarrasses and exhibits a sense of place.We work at the macro-neighborhood level (corridor planning for Carnegie) and the micro-street level (improving the intersection of Euclid and East 55^th Creating quality places that people want to live, work, play and learn in.