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Dear Shaker Resident,
As the summer winds down, Economic Development in Shaker is in full swing. Our commercial districts are nearly full and we welcome many new businesses to our community. There are shovels in the ground on a new senior living facility. And, there are opportunities to engage in new programs such as the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and Shaker Heights Business Appreciation Mixer (SH-BAM) Recognition Committee. We hope you will find inspiration to engage, participate and support the vitality of Shaker through the Economic Development stories shared here.
Regards,
Laura Englehart
Director of Economic Development, City of Shaker Heights |
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New Senior Living Option Coming Soon
The City recently sold the 3-acre property at 17000 Van Aken Boulevard to Confluent Development for $1.34 million to continue to diversify the housing options available at all ages and stages of life for our residents. Confluent Development will construct a 108-unit senior living community, including an 80-unit assisted living building and 28-unit memory care wing with 32 beds for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Construction began with site preparations in July 2021 and will continue through 2022. HarborChase Retirement Associates will operate the future facility. Read more about the project here.
Additionally, within the City's Modernizing webpage, you can learn more about how the City’s thoughtful and careful approach to development and the modernization of our City honors its historic roots while positioning it to thrive in the next 100 years and beyond.
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Real Estate, Home Services, Café & Wine, Oh My!
The corner of Chagrin and Lomond is now home to three new businesses including: Berkshire Hathaway Professional Realty Services, Executive Home Management and
BarNone. Barbara Babcock, Director of Market Development for Berkshire Hathaway, has spent the last year transforming the former Juma Gallery space into a modern workspace for realtors and a welcoming environment for their clients. Working with Ann King from Borrow Curated for the interior renovations and the City’s Storefront Renovation Program with Shaker-based Gibbon Architecture for the forthcoming exterior changes, Barbara and company owner, David Mussari, are truly investing in District South, a historic property on Chagrin Boulevard within the Van Aken District. Berkshire Hathaway is a full-service brokerage real estate office.
The building is also home to Shaker resident Jared Zak’s business, Executive Home Management Inc. Jared’s company provides high-end customized home management services for your personal residence and/or second home. With over 20 years of residential property management and home maintenance experience, all of the hassles and headaches of home ownership are handled with their comprehensive membership packages. Jared is also an agent with Berkshire Hathaway.
Then, the easternmost portion of the property is home to BarNone (20106 Chagrin). The owner, Michael Resnick, built a dedicated following over 30 years in University Heights before re-opening in Shaker. Michael is sharing his love for the business of wine and small batch, quality, yet affordable wines while adding a café vibe and menu to his new Shaker Heights location. Innovative sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items are available now, while a full on-site bar with 90 wines by the glass, craft beer on tap and wine retail sales are forthcoming upon transfer of the BarNone liquor license. BarNone also offers gift baskets. BarNone is sure to become a special neighborhood gathering spot! Be sure to like the BarNone Facebook page so that you can be tempted by their daily specials!
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Resale Shop - ReclamationNow Open at 16704 ChagrinAlways into fashion, mixed with a love for thrifting and DIY projects, Orange native, Makya Murray opened her secondhand retail shop, Reclamation, in the Chagrin-Lee area in July. Makya’s experience working at a non-profit thrift store and consignment shop inspired her to open the shop. Why Shaker? The storefront was a “perfect fit” for her vision. Located on the south side of Chagrin opposite Heinen’s, Reclamation specializes in secondhand clothing and housewares. The merchandise is curated by Makya personally, who is always on the lookout for trendy, unique pieces. While the shop has a universally wide appeal, the customer base in the first month is primarily those in their twenties and thirties. Follow Reclamation on Instagram and Facebook, and, of course, stop in to find your pre-loved treasure.
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There’s a New Agent in Town:
Ryan King State Farm Insurance
As a fifth generation State Farm agent, having operated his own business for 12 years, Ryan King has decided to move his business from Twinsburg to be closer to his University Heights home. The pandemic demonstrated that this move would be doable, as the use of technology supplied by State Farm was substantial and made for a smooth transition to a more digital way to connect with, and support, clients. By locating in the former Irish Trading Company space at 20616 John Carroll Blvd, he will have a 6-minute walking commute, making family time all the more plentiful. The new office will be open Monday through Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, by September 1, so in-person appointments will certainly be available, in addition to virtually. In the meantime, reach out to Ryan by phone at 440.439.9990. Services include insurance (auto, home, commercial, life and health) and financial planning, banking and mortgages. Learn more about King Insurance and Financial Services Inc. by clicking here.
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Be Part of the City's New
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion CommitteeDeadline for volunteer applications is Friday, September 3
The City is working to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in our community, particularly as these issues intersect with the work of the City. To accomplish this goal we are forming a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee as well as several subcommittees to help focus our work. Residents are invited to apply to volunteer on this new Committee. If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more, click here to be taken to the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Volunteer Form. The deadline is Friday, September 3.
Learn more about the City's DEI work at our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion page.
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 SH-BAM 2020. The Zoom Edition.
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SH-BAM Recognition Committee Needs You!Since 2014, the City and Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce (HRCC) have hosted the Shaker Heights Business Appreciation Mixer (SH-BAM) to celebrate the contributions of our business community. The annual 90+-person event is a way for businesses to network with one another outside of the work environment while enjoying local food, drink and treats amidst live, local music. With the pandemic still in full swing last year, it wasn't possible to hold a live event in 2020. The pandemic hit businesses hardest, so we still wanted to find a way to honor and celebrate them even if only in a virtual setting. Thus, the NEW recognition program was born in partnership with Shaker Heights Development Corporation and HRCC! We had a small, but mighty community-based committee nominate and select businesses to be recognized in a range of categories. Plus we had some great, business-centric raffle prizes for attendees. We made the most of the virtual situation to spread some joy and share more about businesses who are doing great work.
This year, we want to broaden the committee and need your help! Are you devoted to shopping and eating local? Do you look to hire locally-owned companies for professional services? If so, you would be great for this committee. The time commitment is minimal, just three hours max, plus attending the event - if you like (we hope to have in-person this fall). Please send an email to Katharyne Starinsky to express your interest. We need your input!
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Verb Ballets presents...
Ballet Under the StarsSponsored by Dominion Energy
Friday, August 20
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Verb Ballet Center for Dance
The Dealership (3558 Lee Road)
Verb Ballets welcomes the community into Verb Ballets’ Center for Dance with the original series, Ballet Under the Stars, sponsored by Dominion Energy. The evening will begin at 6:30 pm with a free dance class for youth ages 5-14 or an interactive story time for little ones and caregivers in collaboration with the Shaker Library. At 7:30 pm, the company will perform a highlight of works in the studio performance space with garage doors open for guests to bring chairs to watch.
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A Celebration of Black Business Month
Panelist Discussion Thursday, August 26
6:30 pm
The Dealership (3558 Lee Road) Join us and celebrate Black Business Month in August! Five Shaker business owners will share their experiences as Black entrepreneurs; the conversation will be moderated by Shaker resident, Andrea Boyd, who works for the Minority Business Assistance Center at the Urban League of Greater Cleveland and is a small business owner herself. Business panelists will include: Lozell Siler and Maiya Jones-Siler of The Gentlemen’s Cave Luxury Barber Lounge, Me’Chele D. Frierson of M. Frierson LLC, Jumar Newell of LaunchArts Media, and Deja Pearson of True Vibes Unleashed.
RSVP by sending an email to Ali Black, Community Engagement Specialist, Shaker Heights Public Library. The event is hosted by the Shaker Heights Development Corporation, Shaker Heights Public Library and the City of Shaker Heights. |
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Home Improvement on Your Mind?Home Repair Resource Center Can Help
Grant funds are available from the City to eligible residents to help address exterior violations, emergency repairs or accessibility improvements. In 2021, Home Repair Resource Center is administering these programs.
Click here for grant information and to access the application.
For questions, email Sharra Thomas or call 216-381-6100 extension 13.
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