Archive for April, 2008

GMP Friction Products Enhances Customer Service

Akron Clutch and Brake Manufacturer Adds Support for Sales Staff and Customers AKRON, OH (April 30, 2008) – GMP Friction Products, a manufacturer of sintered metallic friction materials for industrial applications, recently hired Dawn Szakacs as Sales Administrator. “Our customers at GMP Friction Products were looking for additional help with their brake pad and clutch [...]

Northeast Ohio Venture Development Organization Invests in InSeT Systems

    CLEVELAND, April 25 /PRNewswire/ — JumpStart Inc., the Northeast Ohio venture development organization that accelerates the growth of innovative early-stage businesses and ideas, recently announced an investment commitment of $400,000 in InSeT Systems LLC, which is developing real-time tracking and communications systems for underground mines.     (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060209/CLJUMPSTARTLOGO )     The company’s patented technology [...]

Companies in Northeast Ohio Plan to Reduce Chemical Emissions

April 23, 2008 — The 55 facilities, including 15 in Northeast Ohio who voluntarily participate in Ohio EPA’s Tox- Minus pollution reduction challenge, will provide significant environmental benefits for Ohio, according to an Earth Week announcement by Ohio EPA Director Chris Korleski. The companies’ pollution reduction goals are being publicly released for the first time [...]

Cleveland Map Company Releases Fifth Edition of Cleveland: The Essential Map & Guide

NEW YORK, April 21 2008 /PRNewswire/ — The Cleveland Map Company is proud to announce the release of its fifth edition of Cleveland: The Essential Map & Guide. The new edition of the map provides full-color detailed information about the commercial and cultural hearts of Cleveland – Downtown and University Circle – with many enhancements [...]

“Creativity Transcends” Exhibit Opens at Akron Art Museum

Features Gifted Visual Artists with Disabilities from Award Winning Kaleidoscope Magazine AKRON, OH (April 19, 2008) – Creativity knows no boundaries as United Disability Services and the Akron Art Museum present “Creativity Transcends!,” an exhibition of work created by gifted artists with disabilities.  The diverse collection of art is being exhibited in the Corbin Gallery [...]

Northeast Ohio News to Accept Business and Event News

Organizations and companies with news of interest to readers in the Cleveland, Akron, Canton areas are invited to distribute their information on Northeast Ohio News.   Do you have news for Northeast Ohio?  Submit it on this site to help tell NE Ohio about your event, business, products or services.   Be sure to include contact information with your [...]

Taylor & Yaquinto Design’s Creative Director Wins Top Award in Regional Graphic Design Contest

AKRON, OHIO  (Fri April 4, 2008) — Todd Yaquinto, Creative Director for the full service design and advertising firm of Taylor & Yaquinto Design, was recently recognized for winning the top award for his original artwork at a regional fund-raiser sponsored by Planned Parenthood of Northeast Ohio held at the LUX nightclub in Akron. “We [...]