Hosted by OHTec and a number of community partners, Tech Week is an annual initiative to support and engage the local tech community through education and networking. Originally, our intent was to expand upon the Best of Tech Awards and to increase awareness of the IT industry in Northeast Ohio. We’ve since expanded our efforts by developing […]
The Cleveland Orchestra’s 100th Anniversary- A Century of Excellence. An Extraordinary Future
Over the last few years, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Play House have all celebrated their centennials. One hundred years ago the people of Cleveland seeded cultural and educational institutions that remain as assets that continue to improve the quality of life of our region and the world. Business leaders in our community […]
Empowering and Giving Voice to Non Profits in a Web and Data Centric World
Two of my criterions for contributing time, talent and treasure, both personally and professionally, to a nonprofit and a mission is will the effort give voice and can the contribution move the needle? GiveCamp is one such effort that does just that. In a web and data centric world websites and online presence can indeed […]
Coding and CyberSecurity camps aimed at helping regions workforce
The Regional Information Technology Engagement Board (RITE) is pleased to announce on behalf of its partner TECH CORPS that applications are being accepted for this year’s array of Free Coding Camps for rising 9th through 12th graders. BlueBridge has been a supporter of the RITE Board since its inception in 2009. The work affords us […]
A hundred years later, the Metroparks remains a Cleveland gem
The Cleveland Metroparks is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Most Northeast Ohioans have benefited from this great institution, which chief architect William Stinchcomb had founded. Much of his vision has been completed and is dubbed the “Emerald Necklace.” The 100-year journey along the trails and interconnected parklands has been focused on conservation, education, and […]
Cleveland’s Urban Farms
Growing Oasis’s in many of our Urban Neighborhoods Most work days I take the inbound and outbound RTA Greenline train to and from the Central Business District. Each time I take in the sights and transformation of the ever changing landscape, river, neighborhoods and skyline of our Region. One Urban space that has caught my […]
United Way Hometown Huddle
Every year I look forward to participating in the United Way of Greater Cleveland’s Hometown Huddle. It is a day of hard work and Community Collaboration. This program is 18 years running. BlueBridge is happy to participate and represent the Cleveland Technology Community each year. This year Browns players supported by Volunteers from the United […]
The how and why of corporate social responsibility & volunteering
If no one were around to see an act of kindness, would you still behave as a hero? This is a terrific question a company must ask itself about participating in corporate social responsibility. Quickly, a company will benefit by answering “yes.” Most studies show that people do business with people they like, and most […]
Buying local is most impactful
If we can grow stronger locally, we can then act and deliver more successfully globally. We go to the global market in a more meaningful and lasting way when we have grown strong in our own backyards When and where we can buy local, we must do so. The impact to our local economies and […]
Cleveland Ohio’s Institutional Centennial Celebrations – A City Comes of Age
100 years ago the people of Northeast Ohio seeded cultural and educational institutions that remain as assets that continue to improve the quality of life of our Region and the world. Business leaders in our community have long recognized the impact these institutions have on the local economy, making Cleveland a better place for their employees […]