Blossom Hill opens daytime Abilities Enrichment Center in Middleburg Heights for developmentally disabled
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio September 2024 — From the colorful mural at its entrance to the serenity of the sensory room, Blossom Hill’s new Abilities Enrichment Center day program has engaging sights, sounds and opportunities to enhance the quality of life for those with developmental disabilities.
Middleburg Heights to evaluate Little Red Schoolhouse roof repairs
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio September 2024 — The historic city-owned Little Red Schoolhouse at the corner of Sheldon and Fry roads will undergo a roof and framing assessment to determine the extent of needed repairs.
Middleburg Heights gets $5.5 million to clean up former Sears site
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio August 2024 — Through its Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program, the Ohio Department of Development recently awarded $5,577,831 to Middleburg Heights for use in remediating and demolishing two vacant structures in the Southland Business District.
Life Aboard the Great Lakes’ Newest Cargo Ship
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio June 2024 — On a clear Tuesday morning, the Motor Vessel Mark W. Barker slides away from the Cleveland Bulk Terminal near Whiskey Island and works toward the mouth of the Cuyahoga River.
Businesses, city reap benefits of Middleburg Heights job creation grants
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio April 2024 — Four Middleburg Heights businesses participating in the city’s Job Creation Grant Program have met annual compliance goals and will receive awards based on 2023 job attraction, retention and expansion results.
Middleburg Heights Mayor Matt Castelli recaps another year of progress
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio April 2024 — Middleburg Heights Mayor Matt Castelli highlighted another productive, economically robust year during his annual state of the city address at the April 4 Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Aerozone Alliance expounds on regional efforts to spur economic growth
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio March 2024 — Working toward making the Cleveland region an innovative hub on a national and global scale, Aerozone Alliance Executive Director Hrishue Mahalaha recently provided food for thought to Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce members at their monthly luncheon.
Polaris Career Center students with cognative differences train for workforce: Education Station
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio December 2023
Middleburg Heights rides economic development ‘tidal wave’ into 2024
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio December 2023 – Anyone driving along main thoroughfares in Middleburg Heights can simply look around to see economic development in action.
Southwest General CEO shares hospital feats, post-COVID challenges
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio November, 2023 – Southwest General Health Center continues to provide exemplary care in a variety of specialties in the post-COVID world, a fact President and CEO Bill Young emphasized during his annual address to the Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce.
Polaris Career Center begins new ‘ERA’ with $11 million boost
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio November, 2023 – An $11.6 million state grant recently awarded to Polaris Career Center will enable construction of a new 20,000-square-foot addition on its current campus for three new programs.
Polaris Career Center to offer after-school Explorer Club for kids
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio October, 2023 – At Polaris Career Center, it is never too early to pique a child’s potential career interests through fun-filled learning experiences.
Cleveland Clinic Expands Access to High-Quality Care in Middleburg Heights Community
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio October, 2023 – Ribbon-cutting and community event mark full opening of Cleveland Clinic Middleburg Heights Family Health Center
Live Well Ohio: Sept./Oct. 2023
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio October, 2023 -Yoga is not just for the super flexible or the seasoned yogi; it has the power to provide long-term health benefits for everyone.
“From a medical standpoint, yoga brings oxygen into the body and muscles, and it creates space so you can reduce inflammation,” says Karen Raisch-Siegel, executive director at LifeWorks of Southwest General, Middleburg Heights.
Raise your steins! 10 best Oktoberfest celebrations in the US
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio September. 15, 2023 – Oktoberfest was born in 1810 when Prince Ludwig of Bavaria married Princess Therese, and they threw quite the beer-infused party to celebrate. Today, this German festival is recreated in cities across the United States each fall.
Cleveland Clinic Middleburg Heights Health Center to open Aug. 21 with limited services
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio August. 11, 2023 – A former Kmart at the corner of Bagley and Engle roads has been transformed into the Cleveland Clinic Middleburg Heights Family Health Center.
Stuff the Bus gathers school supplies for Berea City Schools, Polaris
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio August. 7, 2023 – The dog days of summer could not keep Berea City Schools and Polaris Career Center students from sharing their energy Saturday (Aug. 5) while collecting school supplies and monetary donations during the third annual Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce Stuff the Bus event.
10 Must-Try Spots in Middleburg Heights
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio July 2023– Make your way through Middleburg Heights — choose your own adventure. From sips and suds to massages and many ways to play, the possibilities can fulfill most any appetite. And, there’s such a range of ways to dine, relax, get pampered and gather that you can design each “what-to-do-today” differently.
Get to Know Three Local Entrepreneurs Who Have Embraced the Work from Home Lifestyle
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio June 2023– When the office is at home, local business owners connect in the community and thrive. Learn how three successful residents strike a work-life balance while operating growing enterprises that add to the city’s diverse business community.
The Best 3PL Companies In Ohio
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio June. 9, 2023 — Ohio is a great state to choose for your fulfillment operations due to its location and infrastructure. Think trains, planes, and automobiles, as Ohio has great multimodal statewide infrastructure that makes it easy for fulfillment centers within the state to operate at peak efficiency. Ohio has the fourth largest interstate highway system as well as the fourth largest network of operating railroads. Plus, it just a day’s drive from 60% of the population of the US and Canada.
This Ohio IPA is the best in the world, according to the 2023 World Beer Cup
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio May. 12, 2023 — While Columbus boasts a healthy craft beer scene, according to this year’s World Beer Cup, one Cleveland-area brewery has the best IPA in the world.
Middleburg Heights mayor touts teamwork during annual recap
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Apr. 24, 2023 — Mayor Matt Castelli presented his annual State of the City address April 20, recapping to the Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce another productive, financially stable year.
Zimmerman extols Cleveland Metroparks’ community connections
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Apr. 6, 2023 — Cleveland Metroparks CEO Brian Zimmerman takes great pride in the 25,000-acre park system he oversees, and he shared that feeling with the Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce during his annual presentation March 23.
NOTABLES IN FINANCE 2022
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, 2022 — John Grech has built a successful financial advisory business in his hometown.
Middleburg Heights’ Jammin’ in the Park draws music-loving crowd
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Sep. 9, 2022 — Music lovers of all ages gathered on lawn chairs and blankets near City Hall Park’s gazebo stage, and throughout the surrounding grounds, Saturday (Aug. 27) during Middleburg Heights’ first-ever Jammin’ in the Park concert event.
City of Middleburg Heights, Cleveland Clinic, Premier Development Partners Collaborate to Revitalize Local Community
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Sep. 7, 2022 — The City of Middleburg Heights, Cleveland Clinic and Premier Development Partners are collaborating on the construction of a new medical outpatient center in Middleburg Heights.
Voices of Unity: How a Middleburg Heights company is redefining what it means to care
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Sep. 6, 2022 –Greg Airel is redefining what it means to care. He’s the President of The Care Crate Company, a Middleburg Heights-based startup, with a big heart.
Stuff the Bus.
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Aug. 12, 2022 — Last year’s Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce Stuff the Bus school supplies event was such a success that chamber members made it even bigger and better for 2022.
LCADA Way
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Jul. 08, 2022 — The LCADA Way of Lorain County has an annual benefit entitled Pearls of Wisdom. According to Director of Marketing and Development Joe Matuscak, “The gala is held each year to honor individuals and organizations who help those impacted by drug, alcohol, and gambling addiction.”
Middleburg Hts. in the Top 20 list of suburbs
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio May. 08, 2022 — Each year, we pull out our surveys and spreadsheets and get to work combing over safety, school, housing and other info that gives us insight into Northeast Ohio’s best places to live.
State of the City
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Apr. 14, 2022 — Mayor Matt Castelli expounded on the city’s post-pandemic economic stability and positive business outlook during his annual State of the City address.
Floor Coverings International
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio Feb 11, 2022 – There must be something in the water in northeast Ohio. Ali and Dave Blasko joined a unique club on Jan. 1 when they became franchise owners with Floor Coverings International, the brand that’s consistently ranked No. 1 in the mobile flooring category, visiting customers’ homes in a Mobile Flooring Showroom stocked with thousands of flooring samples from top manufacturers. Floor Coverings International serves customers throughout the southwest Cleveland metropolitan area including Cleveland, Lakewood, Parma, Middleburg Heights, Seven Hills, Independence, Strongsville, North Royalton, Valley City, Brunswick, and Hinckley.
Polaris Career Center
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio November. 18, 2021 – Right now OhioMeansJobs has more than 250 open positions listed for welders in the greater Cleveland area. The job is a skilled labor position that is facing a major shortage.
The growing need is partly due to Baby Boomers retiring from their long-tenured positions, leaving spaces to fill.
Stuff The Bus
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Aug. 03, 2021 — With Berea City School District students gearing up for a return to the classroom Aug. 25, the Middleburg Heights Chamber of Commerce, along with numerous local sponsors, held a “Stuff the Bus” event at Fat Head’s Brewery Saturday (Aug. 7).
UFC Gym
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio May. 21, 2021 – The first UFC Gym in Ohio has been established in Middleburg Heights at 6849 Pearl Road.
Owners Tim and Kellie Stewart will host a 4 p.m. ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 28,000-square-foot facility on June 3, followed by an all-day grand opening celebration on June 5. It opened informally on May 14.
A Northeast Ohio native, Tim said the gym is the culmination of a childhood dream, as well as a special tribute to his 58-year-old godfather, who died unexpectedly when Tim was only 15 years old.
Dbat Middleburg
MIDDLEBURG HEIGHTS, Ohio December. 23, 2020 – D-BAT Middleburg Heights, an indoor baseball and softball academy located at 6908 Engle Road, will be expanding its training facility.