2015 Economic Impact of Companies Funded and/or Assisted by the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program

This report measures the economic impact of early-stage companies that have been supported by JumpStart Inc. and its partners in the Northeast Ohio Entrepreneurial Signature Program (ESP) in 2015. Companies included in this report have received significant technical assistance and direct investment funding or purely technical assistance from entrepreneurial support organizations in the ESP. It is important to note that North Coast Angel Fund invests in companies throughout Ohio and the economic outcomes generated by these firms are included in the statewide economic impact reported here; while the remainder of the ESP’s entrepreneurial acceleration activities are mostly located in the 21 counties of Northeast Ohio. The Center for Economic Development at Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs prepared this economic impact study for JumpStart. In total, 408 JumpStart and/or ESP companies were responded to the survey for this study. Of those 408, 138 companies were excluded because they did not have any economic activity in the state, thus leaving 270 companies which were included in the impact analysis. Of these, 93 received funding and significant business assistance from an ESP partner (including JumpStart) and 177 received significant business assistance but no direct funding from an ESP partner

Economic Impact Of Ohio Aerospace Institute, FY 1998-2015

This report assesses the contributions of The Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) to the economy of the State of Ohio during the specific period of its 1998-2015 fiscal years. The study was conducted by the Center for Economic Development at Cleveland State University’s Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs. The impact of OAI is described here in terms of the employment, labor income, value added, output, and tax revenue generated because of OAI’s presence in the state. The impacts of OAI’s four main operating functions were assessed, including OAI operating expenses, OAI employee compensation, support to industry research and development, and support for students and universities. These components of the impact are based on data from audits summarizing OAI’s financial activities from fiscal year 1998 through fiscal year 2015 due to IMPLAN data availability. The Ohio Aerospace Institute is a nonprofit organization founded in 1989 with a mission of enhancing its partners’ aerospace competitiveness through research and technology development, workforce preparedness, and engagement with global networks for innovation and advocacy. The organization is a joint initiative of the NASA Glenn Research Center, the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, the State of Ohio, ten Ohio public and private universities granting doctoral degrees in aerospace-related engineering disciplines, and numerous companies engaged in aerospace activities

Greater University Circle Initiative: Year 5 Evaluation Report

In 2015, the partners of the Greater University Circle Economic Inclusion Initiative reached an important milestone—5 years of working together to revitalize the seven neighborhoods that comprise Greater University Circle (GUC). This milestone offers an opportunity to take a step back and reflect on why the group first came together as well as their collective accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities. This fifth evaluation report includes a very brief summary of the history of the Initiative before launching into reflections from the participants on the major accomplishments, challenges, and opportunities on the horizon. It concludes with significant outcomes to date. The report highlights significant system changes underway to increase opportunities for economic inclusion of neighborhood residents and businesses within each of the partner organizations as well as collaboratively across partner organizations. This report has been prepared for the Cleveland Foundation by a team of evaluators from the Centers for Economic Development and Community Planning and Development at Cleveland State University’s Levin College of Urban Affairs. It is based on information collected from three sources: 1. Direct observations of meetings and a review of meeting minutes 2. Interviews with the members of the EIMC Executive Committee members and other key informants (see Appendix A for a list of interviewees) 3. Measures of progress (indicators) toward meeting the EIMC goals and objectives identified in the SMART matrices (each subcommittee has a SMART matrix

Василь Білозерський і кирилоефодіїівці (на матеріалі слідчої справи)

The paper reviews the role of V. Bilozerskyi within the Saints Cyril and Methodius Brotherhood, tells about his arrest and analyzes documents and materials of the case.У статті розглянуто участь В. Білозерського в Кирило-Мефодіївському братстві, його арешт, проаналізовано документи та матеріали слідчої справи

Understanding parental opinions on whole exome sequencing in the prenatal setting

Whole exome sequencing is currently used for the diagnosis of genetic conditions in pediatric and adult patients. Prenatal genetic testing is commonplace, but clinical prenatal whole exome sequencing is currently not available by commercial laboratories. Controversy surrounds the ethical issues of knowing a fetus’s genetic future and the implications it could have for termination and family planning. While ongoing discussion occurs whether prenatal whole exome sequencing should be offered, there are no studies assessing parental opinions of prenatal whole exome sequencing. A questionnaire focusing on this was distributed to individuals that were pursuing first trimester genetic screening. The results of the questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Results showed that 83.1% of participants thought prenatal whole exome sequencing should be offered and 53.5% (with an additional 40.1% neutral) were interested in having prenatal whole exome sequencing for their fetus. Only 17.2% of participants responded that they would be willing to have amniocentesis in order to have prenatal whole exome sequencing, and 30.6% were neutral towards amniocentesis. The vast majority of participants were interested in receiving all types of results, including: conditions of childhood and adult onset that are treatable, non-treatable, and that may shorten lifespan. In regards to family planning, 60.1% of participants stated the results of prenatal whole exome sequencing may affect their family planning if they are at risk to have a future child with a health problem, and 32.8% (with 20.2% neutral) stated that results of prenatal whole exome sequencing may affect their decision to continue the pregnancy. The majority of participants (59.7%) preferred a maximum turnaround time of three weeks or less for prenatal whole exome sequencing which is much shorter than currently reported turnaround times. Although interest is expressed for prenatal whole exome sequencing, the current available technologies for fetal DNA capture and whole exome sequencing turnaround time is not desirable for expectant parents. The public health significance of this study is that prenatal whole exome sequencing will likely become clinically available as technologies continue to improve. Understanding the public’s views on the testing is important in order to predict uptake and any perceived barriers

Greater University Circle Initiative: Year 4 Evaluation Report

This report evaluates the fourth year of the Economic Inclusion program of the Greater University Circle Initiative (GUCI) in Cleveland, Ohio, namely the activities and accomplishments during 2014. The GUCI combines the economic power of anchor institutions with the resources of philanthropy and government to create economic opportunity, build individual wealth, and strengthen communities in the neighborhoods around University Circle and the Health Tech Corridor of Cleveland. The program, spearheaded by The Cleveland Foundation, is based on the premise that anchor institutions and residents share an interest in revitalizing their neighborhoods and by working together they can create jobs, income, and ownership opportunities for low-income people. These neighborhoods are among the most disinvested in the city of Cleveland, Ohio

Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit Economic Impact Study

In the sunset of the 1990s and beginning of the Millennium, historic designation of properties has become an important tool increasingly used to preserve cultural heritage, revive central-city neighborhoods, and stimulate community economic development. Many academic studies illustrated that historic preservation has a positive impact on property values (Zahirovic-Herbert and Chatterjee, 2010; Leicheanko et al., 1999; Clark and Herrin, 1997; Schaeffer and Millerick, 1991).1 Since 2005, historic preservation became part of the sustainable growth concept emphasizing property values, the reuse of historic buildings, integration of culture and multi-functional landscapes, and environmental stewardship. There is a scarcity of literature measuring direct economic benefits of historic designation outside of impact studies based on multiplier effect or research assessing community values of historic properties rehabilitation. Bowtz and Ibenholt (2009), Doyle (2010), Gleaser (2011), Mason (2008) and Snowball (2008) outlined the relationships between historic preservation and economic development; these studies inspired the research design for this study. The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit (OHPTC) Program is administered by Ohio’s Development Services Agency to leverage the private redevelopment of historic buildings. The program provides a tax credit for the rehabilitation expenses incurred by owners of historically significant buildings located across the state. The tax credits subsidize up to 25% of qualified rehabilitation expenditures for historic rehabilitation projects, capped at $5 million per project (Figure I). Tax credits are awarded bi-annually in June and December. The credits are leveraged to supplement pre-existing financing, which can include private sources as well as the 20$60 million limit on its tax credit awards per fiscal year. In 2014, the state of Ohio extended the tax credit program by approving the catalytic project award, which provides up to $25 million in total tax credits (over 5 years) for especially large and impactful projects. One catalytic award may be approved each two-year state fiscal biennium, which is subject to the$60 million program cap