Thriving in tough times. Sergio Abramof has been in the food, beverage and service business for 30 years.

He has a great story to tell, and leads thriving businesses on Shaker Square & University Circle here in Cleveland, Ohio.

Learn about how he and his team have become creative and innovative in tough economic times.

Sergio Abramof
SARAVA on Shaker Square
Sergio’s University Circle


above photos from the Sergio’s Cleveland Website

Podcast production C. James. Photos within Podcast; Sea James:

Tags: Sarava, Sergio's, Food & beverage, Shaker Square, cleveland, Northeast Ohio, business, entrepreneurship

Entrepreneur Sam McNulty


Sam tells his story of entrepreneurship and business inspiration.... not to mention saying a thing or two about our region, the economy & more.

Sam is founder & owner of:

barCENTO
McNulty’s Bier Markt

... and the NEW Bier Markt Speakeasy:




Bonus! Interview Part-2 (at bottom) is a primer on Belgian Beers; i.e, a crash-course seminar that Sam had with Craig in the spring of 2009.

Listen in!

PART ONE: Learn about Sam, barCENTO, McNulty’s Bier Markt & the Speakeasy...



PART TWO: Belgian Taste Test!

Tags: Sam McNulty, energy, entrepreneurship, entertainment, Food & beverage, beer, bier, Belgian Beer, Ohio City, cleveland, Northeast Ohio, economy

Renaissance man Walt Rickli is a multifaceted guy.
Hear Walt’s insights - - and see his amazing works of sculpture & functional art.



This interview with Walt Rickli is a combo of sight and sound. Check it out (below).
to visit WaltRickli.com click HERE

Tags: Walt Rickli, Art, Sculpture, purpose, insight, Toronto, Rickli, energy, Functional Art, landscape design, place making

Craig James chats with Lev Gonick of Case Western Reserve University:


So how is technology the backbone of change, the economy, our region - - and the future?

Lev Gonick, Vice President for Information Technology Services @ Case Western Reserve University has more than a thing-or-two to say about the topic.

Enjoy:

Tags: Lev Gonick, CWRU, Case Western Reserve University , technology, IT, Future, Vision, economy, Northeast Ohio