Twenty years ago, I read Good to Great, and it changed how I understand excellence. The specifics faded over time. But the ideas stayed. They stayed because they were simple. They stayed because they were powerful. And they stayed because they were true. Collins’ research distilled greatness into seven principles. Level 5 Leadership: Humility [...]
Together Let's Catalyze Our Aerospace Economy At Aerozone Alliance, we recognize that change begins with individuals like you. Every act of kindness, every dollar, and every moment of your time helps us strengthen our region’s aerospace economy. At the heart of this effort is our 1,000 Jobs Initiative: a two-year commitment to create, retain, [...]
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT WHEN: Thursday Nov. 13 at 6 pm WHERE: Middleburg Heights Community Center, 16000 Bagley Rd, Cleveland, OH 44130 WHAT: A Public Meeting for the Aerozone Transportation and Economic Development Initiative (TEDI) WHO: Residents and workers within the “Aerozone,” which encompasses parts of Berea, Brook Park, Cleveland, Fairview Park, Middleburg Heights, North Olmsted, [...]
One month ago, the Aerozone Alliance hosted its first summit: Navigating Headwinds and Harnessing Tailwinds. The message from our community? Loud and clear: it’s time to move from talk to action. Leaders across business, government, and education told us what they need from this region: Look Forward. Stop gazing in the rearview mirror. Start [...]
I find myself returning, again and again, to one word: Dharma. What is our duty? Our responsibility? Our purpose? Why were we placed on this planet? Our blessings, our struggles, our DNA, our upbringing. All of these are shaping us, positioning us for something. Dharma does not feel like something fixed at birth. It [...]
Aerozone Alliance is a nonprofit economic development agency with a bold mission: to drive the resurgence of an economic district called the Aerozone. Our aim is to create a thriving hub where space, aviation, advanced manufacturing, and support service businesses can flourish. As a nonprofit, we often wrestle with a somewhat nebulous mandate. To [...]
Opinion piece submitted to Crain’s Cleveland Business on June 04, 2025 by Hrishue Mahalaha, Executive Director, Aerozone Alliance We live in a time when political frustration feels like the norm. For those engaged in and following developments at the state and federal levels, I certainly understand and empathize. But from where I sit, that’s [...]
Cleveland Circuits has been a trusted name in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing since 1957. Now under new ownership, the company is entering an exciting new chapter—modernizing operations, expanding its team, and reinvesting in advanced technology to stay competitive in an increasingly globalized market. The company recently secured a small business loan as a [...]
Over the past month, I’ve had the privilege of engaging in conversations that have left me with tremendous optimism. Caution: For any Clevelander reading this, I know I may have just triggered a bit of skepticism in your heart. But stay with me for a moment. That skepticism isn’t unfounded. It comes from familiar [...]
If you speak with a community leader about economic development, one goal consistently emerges: Jobs! But why do we sometimes stop here? What kind of jobs are we envisioning? Any job with a good paycheck? Manufacturing, Logistics, Digital Technology? Absolutely! What about industry sub-sectors that directly contribute positively to local society, like energy tech [...]
