Press Release: Coming to Lorain, Comedian Elizardi Castro “Made in Puerto Rico”

NEW YORK CITY, NY – November 18, 2013 – The Ohio Hispanic Heritage Coalition presents Comedian, Elizardi Castro at Saint John’s Ukranian Catholic Hall, 3038 Charleston Avenue, Lorain on Saturday, November 23rd, 2014. One of the most innovative comedians around, Elizardi Castro combines his Puerto Rican heritage with American culture to create a Spanglish riot of laughter and fun in all his shows. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in New York, this New Yorican comic has been blazing the stages and delighting audiences of all ages. His animated and physical comedic style has made him an audience favorite everywhere he performs. His critically acclaimed shows have been reviewed and recommended by numerous publications including the Chicago Sun-Times and the Orlando Sentinel. His shows have also been featured on WGN-TV, Telemundo and Univision. Elizardi’s performances have been seen in colleges and universities throughout the country, including St. Augustine College, Emerson College, University of Central Florida and Northwestern University Law School. He has also performed for various organizations and associations, including the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, the U.S. Census and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation. Before following his dream to become a standup comedian, Elizardi worked as a prosecutor before running his own law firm where he worked as a criminal defense attorney. He also possesses a Master’s Degree in Communications, along with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. However, he soon discovered that making people laugh was more rewarding than any paycheck he had ever received practicing law. Elizardi Castro’s, Made in Puerto Rico will premiere at Saint John’s Ukrainian Hall, 3038 Charleston Avenue, Lorain on Saturday, November 23rd, 2014. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at www.elicastro.com or by contacting the Diana Marrero-Pinto at 440-714-8124.

Lorain County Commissioners' Meeting, in Brief

Community Development Department:

An award was contract to Gregory Trucking Inc., Elyria in amount of $9,130 which includes a contingency for any unforeseen change orders for the demolition of 3935 Elyria Ave. , Sheffield Township . Three bids were received this being the most responsive complying with specifications and is part of NSP 3 funds

Job & Family Services:

 An advertisement proposal agreement was passed for TANF summer youth employment program for Job & Family Services. Notice to be in Journal on May 6 and 13 and open at 2 pm on May 20

Solid Waste:

Commissioners approved the 2013 community incentive grant funding in amount of $300,000

Engineer:

There was an argument to advertise for bids for Grafton Road resurfacing project, Carlisle Township. Notice

to be in Chronicle on May 3 and 10 and open at 2 pm on May 21. Project consists of asphalt resurfacing of

2.24 miles section of Grafton Rd from SR57 to township line and estimated construction cost is $820,640 to be

provided 80% from federal and 20% OPWC

Lorain County Announcements

May 24 from 5pm – 11 pm, German Villa, Vermilion - Lorain County Deputies Assoc., steak fry & dance. Cost $20 call 440-225-2119 Deputy Bill Curtis for tickets

June 19-21, Columbus – NACO Large Urban County Caucus .

October 22-23, Columbus, Revitalizing Ohio’s vacant properties; tools and polices to transform community. more info at www.greaterohio.org

May 13-15, Charleston , WV – 2013 Appalachian basin NGV expo. More info at www.NGV-EXPO.com

May 11 from 6-11 pm, Matus Winery, Wakeman, Friends of Lorain County Junior Fair Wine Night. Tickets at brigid 242-7922 or Brenna at 653-0161 or email at friendslcjrfair@gmail.com

Common Ground earth camp & discovery days in June and July. Emailcground@commongroundcenter.org

Wellington Exempted Village School District looking for members for the newly formed Wellington Academic Committee, WAC, which promotes and recognizes student academic achieves

Lorain County Chamber events, register at www.loraincountychamber.com June 6, Sweetbriar Golf Club, golf outing

Newsletter

May 18 from 11 am – 1 pm, Greater St. Matthews AME church, Lorain will have a Brother to Brother Breakfast sponsored by International Council for Urban Peace, Justice & Empowerment, Inc., donation $7

Communities That Care of Lorain County annual report – spring 2013

FAA conducting aeronautical study concerning antenna tower, Amherst Telegraph, exceeding obstruction standards, comments must be received on or before May 30. Info athttp://oeaa.faa.gov w/asn#2013-AGL-1090-OE or call 847-294-7575

Common Ground – The Cindy Nord Center for Renewal is looking at procuring funds for a canopy tour at this facility. More info at www.commongroundcenter.org

Free Workshop in Cleveland: How to Start a Web site for Small Businesses

CLEVELAND, OH – On Monday, May 6, U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) will team up with web giant Google as the company holds a small business workshop in Cleveland focused on ensuring that Ohio’s businesses are maximizing their online opportunities. At the Ohio Get Your Business Online event, Google experts will help small business owners create their own websites courtesy of Intuit and will train the business owners on how to reach more customers online.

“I’ve partnered with Google to host this workshop because small businesses are the lifeblood of our state’s economy and should be given every resource to increase their connection with consumers,” Brown said. “Having a website and online presence is a plus for almost every small business. Today’s event will help Ohio small businesses strengthen our economy by giving them the tools to expand their business and create more jobs.”  

Ohio Get Your Business Online is an easy and fast way for Ohio businesses to launch a website and become more visible online, where the majority of people are now going to find goods and services. At the event, businesses will also receive a customized domain name, free web hosting for one year, a local business listing on Google Maps, free tools, training, and resources. While 97 percent of internet users look online for local products and services, 54 percent of Ohio small businesses do not have a website or online presence.

“The perception that getting online is complex, costly, and time-consuming has prevented many Ohio small businesses from taking the first step,” said Scott Levitan, Director of Small Business Engagement at Google. “This program makes it fast, easy, and free for businesses to get online.”

To register for the event, visit http://www.gybo.com/ohio/events or call 1-800-986-6852. Businesses unable to attend can still secure a free website and resources by going to www.OhioGetOnline.com. More information about the program and the Cleveland event is also available on the website.

Brown is working to provide small businesses with greater opportunities to grow and expand. He has held dozens of Small Business Administration (SBA) seminars around Ohio and was instrumental in passing the Small Business Jobs and Credit Act, which created the Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF.) The SBLF enables community banks to make loans to small businesses seeking to expand operations or hire new workers. The SBLF helps small businesses gain access to capital by providing resources to community banks that hold less than $10 billion in assets. The dividend rate a community bank pays on SBLF funding is reduced as that bank increases its lending to small businesses—providing a strong incentive for new small business lending so they can expand and create jobs. Brown also fought for a provision in the Small Business Jobs Act that raises SBA loan limits and eliminates certain fees, which is based in part on his Small Business Emergency Loan Relief Act.

                        WHO:               U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH)

                                                 Google Spokesman and Web Experts

                                                 Ohio Small Businesses

                                               

                        WHAT:             Google Small Business Workshop

                        WHEN:             Monday, May 6, 2013

                                                  8:30 a.m. Registration and Check-in

                                                  11:00 a.m. Senator Brown Arrives

                        LOCATION:     Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Cleveland

                                                  11400 Euclid Avenue

                                                  Cleveland, Ohio 44106