12 2010 global-urban_fusion_press_release[1]
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Mayor Frank G. Jackson will host Cleveland's inaugural "Global Urban Fusion - A Holiday Celebration of Cleveland's Diversity" event at City Hall on December 22nd from 6-9pm to celebrate the city's diverse cultures. The event is a collaboration between young professionals seeking to promote intercultural business relationships. Attendees will enjoy global food, drinks, and music meant to unite people and break down barriers. The goal is for the event to kick off a series celebrating Cleveland's diversity and driving the city's renaissance.
12 2010 global-urban_fusion_press_release[1]
- 1. From: Office of the Mayor Andrea V. Taylor, Press Secretary Office of the Mayor (216) 664-4171 or (216) 857-7998 Belinda I. Salda単a, Deputy Press Secretary Office of the Mayor (216) 664-2223 or (216) 857-3808 Richard Herman, Committee Chair, Global Urban Fusion (216) 696-6170 or (216) 375-0231 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Global Urban Fusion Celebrates Diversity in Cleveland Evening of Networking, Cross-Cultural Food and Rhythms CLEVELAND Mayor Frank G. Jackson will host the citys inaugural Global Urban Fusion --- A Holiday Celebration of Clevelands Diversity at City Hall on December 22 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Global Urban Fusion is a collaboration of young professionals who recognize and appreciate the many diverse cultures in Northeast Ohio. This team of diverse leaders recently met to discuss ways to better promote intercultural business relationships at home and abroad. When the mayor learned of the groups plans for a multicultural celebration, he offered support, including hosting the event in the City Hall rotunda. Cleveland has a long history of becoming home to many ethnic groups who have contributed greatly to the success and culture of the City, said Mayor Jackson. This celebration is honoring Clevelands relationship with groups that have been here for generations and to show new groups, that they are welcome to become part of our community and its future. Richard Herman, a local immigration lawyer and Co-Chair of TiE Ohio (The International Entrepreneur), commented, Cleveland has such a rich culture of ethnicities from across the globe but has never fully realized its uniqueness and used it as a stepping stone to greater opportunities for the region. Herman added, We are now in a position to dismantle counterproductive racial and socio-economic silos and propel the city to new heights in this global economy. Removal of these barriers is crucial if innovation, entrepreneurship and international connectivity are to once again thrive in the region. Attendees of the cross-cultural celebration will enjoy a mix of networking, ethnic food and drink sampling along with a unique blend of global rhythms. DJ Angel Galvan, a Cleveland-based musician born in Mexico, will provide eclectic beats flavored with Indias Bhangra Hip Hop and other culturally diverse dance music, throughout the evening. Galvan describes his Global Urban Fusion music as an innovative musical platform to unite people using their common interest in music and by breaking through the barriers of language and stereotypes. The Global Urban Fusion event will kickoff a series of similar events in 2011 to cultivate, connect and mobilize the vibrant diversity that will help drive a Cleveland renaissance. Community sponsors donated $100 or $250 for the celebration. Net proceeds will be donated to the Global Welcome Center for international programs and to underwrite the next Global Urban Fusion event. - 30 -