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2011

Government Collaboration the Focus of Oct. 13 Conference: September 13, 2011; Public sector leaders to learn practical ways to implement collaborative efforts in local government.
Fund for Our Economic Future Awards $5.3 Million in Grants to Regional Economic Development Organizations: June 13, 2011; The Fund has awarded six grants to regional economic development organizaitons collaborating to improve Northeast Ohio's economic competetiveness.
Northeast Ohio’s Rate of Local Government Spending is 70 Times the Region’s Population Growth, 2.8 Times its Inflation Rate and 2.4 Times its Economic Output: May 26, 2011; Efficient, effective local government’s role in improving Northeast Ohio’s economic future is the focus of a new report issued today by Advance Northeast Ohio, the economic competitiveness agenda of the Fund for Our Economic Future.
Fund for Our Economic Future Names Emily Garr Manager of Research, Grants, and Evaluation: May 16, 2011; Emily Garr joins the Fund as Manager of Research, Grants and Evaluation.
Federal Grant to Strengthen Northeast Ohio’s Talent Development Efforts Awarded to Towards Employment; WorkAdvance Funding Will Support Regional Training Programs in Healthcare and Manufacturing Sectors: April 05, 2011; Towards Employment will launch WorkAdvance, a sector-focused career advancement collaborative workforce development program. The Fund facilitated the region's participation in the collaborative effort and provided the grant match.
Fund for Our Economic Future Awards Grants to Support Northeast Ohio’s Economic Transformation: March 14, 2011; Funders Committee votes to award $1.3 million in grants to strengthen the region's economic competitiveness.
Civic Commons Names Mike Shafarenko President: February 03, 2011; Former Fund Operations and Finance Manager is selected as the new president of Civic Commons, an initiative seeking to educate, engage and empower citizens to be involved and active in strengthening the region.
Knight Foundation Renews Fund Membership: January 10, 2011; Knight Foundation renews membership in the Fund with a $2 million grant