canvas magazine - august 2009

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TERRY TRAVIS ultimate networker

merv jones + stepshow pics + evelyn burnett + real estate tips

mcdonalds career fair and stepshow

canvascleveland.com

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supporting...urban culture, community, & business

in Northeast Ohio

PUBLISHER goodproduce llc EDITOR jay bobo

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contentsEXTRAS07 editors note26 event calendar28 the list+

PEOPLE08 mervyn jones II

- love & relationships09 evelyn burnett

- tips for young professionals

CULTURE14 listen up: ashley norelle22 nightlife: jack’s bar23 eats: sergio’s sarava

BUSINESS15 larry greene

- surplus property management

FEATURE18 terry travis

- the business of networking w/ cleveland365.com

26 mcdonalds regionalcareer fair & stepshow

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ime is the one thing that entrepreneurs always lack. There’s never enough

time for promoting your business or for meeting new customers. There’s always more to do and more to learn. Running your own business is a constant battle with time.

In launching the first issue of this magazine, I have had the opportunity to meet tons of people from all over Cleveland but not time enough to get to know them. As we continue to grow as a community magazine, we look to use our time wisely and truly get to know our community so that we can better profile, publicize, and market its efforts.

Time. Despite our commitment to hard work, we realize here at Canvas that we’ll never have enough time to capture everything. A lot of great moments will be missed. In July, we’ve missed more than a few high school reunions (Shaw ‘09, we see you!), festivals (Soul ‘O Buckeye), and much more. But with your help, we can cover more. Please keep us informed of what we’re missing and we’ll try our best to be there.

This issue would not be possible once again-without Mom and Dad, the Canvas Magazine staff, and most importantly our advertisers.

See you in September!

Jay [email protected]

Editor’s Note

“Our customers are not dependent on us. We are dependent on them” - Flawless Barber Salon

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Three things that you notice in a woman? Her eyes, I’m big on eyes and eye contact; second hair, if a woman tries to wear hairstyle that doesn’t fit her or her head it’s not gonna work. Lastly, personality, a woman has to be able to work a room and not be shy.

What are some turnoffs? What are some turn-ons? I can’t stand a woman who doesn’t have her own or doesn’t have a work ethic. It drives me nuts for someone not to want their own. Also I can’t stand a wallflower. A turn on is confidence to be able to approach a man with-out fear of being judged, another one is a sense of humor.

What would be the best way for a lady to approach you in public?With confidence and honesty.

What’s the worst experience you have had with the opposite sex? I was set up on a date with a girl whose parents were good friends with my parents and as soon as I gave her my number she called me 5 minutes after we met and kept on calling every hour to make sure we were actually gonna go out on a date. Needless to say, we never went out.

What’s your idea of a perfect first date? A movie and drinks afterwards - that was my first date with my current girlfriend. It gave us a lot of time to talk and get to know each other more, which is a cornerstone in any relationship.

mervynjones promoter / philanthropist

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Bio:

Founder of The Stephanie Tubbs Jones Foundation

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Tell us about yourself? I’m from Youngstown, formally educated in Akron then moved to Cleveland, a NEO kid all my life. I’m a dot connector who tries to work in all sectors to connect the dots folks often miss.

Describe your typical work day? Meeting, meeting, meeting, phone calls, email follow up, lunch, meeting, meeting, and then I head to my secret garden along Detroit Superior Bridge to sort through the day and prepare for the next.

Why is your job important? Sustainability isn’t just a cool thing to do, it’s reality and it’s about survival. We don’t have steel mills, GM, Ford, and Chrysler anymore to rely on for comfortable lifestyles. We have to invest in green and sustainable careers, and smart communities for survival.

What advice do you have for people seeking a similar career path? Hang in there, never stop being a student, always take time to listen to the person you would discount first, listen to your elders, and don’t expect rewards for doing good deeds.

What is the salary range for your position? Depends on experience level and success rating per project, $25-$60/hr in the public sector. The private sector is a different story. Who’s your biggest influence? My mom and dad, because I can never thank them enough for being so amazing in my life.

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Project Director

Location:

Warehouse District

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ASHLEY NORELLE

native of Mayfield Heights, Ashley Norelle sings backup for Ohio native

and international recording star John Leg-end. Relatively new to the music industry but not new to singing, Ashley says, “Before I could even speak as a child, I was sing-ing.”

Her passion and desire to sing has always been a constant in her life whether while sit-ting in class at John Carroll University and daydreaming about writing and performing to actually taking part in local events.

Local talent shows, festivals, and noted open mics are what prepared Ashley for her move to the industry and started her career. In 2007 at the B-Side on Coventry, she was first noticed by Conya Doss. In February of ‘09, she joined up with John Legend as a part of his Evolver Tour.

Over the past few months, touring has taken Ashley all over the world from Paris to Tokyo, literally. Still, despite the travel, Ashley is a humble girl from Ohio in the midst of achieving her dreams.

She states, “I sing about what my soul feels, not what’s trendy. I think that will not only make room for me in the industry, but also provide longevity.”

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LARRYGREENESurplus Property Management

eal estate is one of the first investments that many hear about, what you don’t usually hear is how difficult it can be. Local entrepreneur, Larry Greene of Surplus Property

Management (SPM), started his firm in 2007 after helping friends purchase rental prop-erties and realizing a need in the area for property management. Since that time, SPM has grown exponentially and currently assist a number of property owners throughout the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan area manage, market, and lease their properties.

Though there are a number of management companies in the city, Larry states that SPM is different. “What sets us apart is that SPM is hands on with both owners and those in need of housing. We work with both parties to accommodate their needs. We make our-selves accessible at all times.”

He also states that there are difficulties that SPM has faced such as not being able to get a property rented in a timely manner or deal-ing with untrustworthy people but risk is a part of the game.

Larry advises that research and finding a good mentor are the key components to being successful in the real estate industry. He says, “Don’t be afraid to take risks and read, read, read! Do your research and get a prospective from somebody already in the business.”

HOW TO BEST FIND A TENANT

1. Market your property2. Use your resources

3. Create property awareness4. Don’t go with the first person5. Screen all potential tenants

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Read the rest of our interview with Larry Greene at CanvasCleveland.com

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TERRY TRAVISThere’s something great happening downtown

thanks to East Cleveland native, Terry Travis of Cleveland365.com, and you should know about it!

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etworking, networking, networking! How do you start? Where do you go? That’s a question that many people in

our community ask themselves. Terry Travis has made it easier for young professionals to connect with the major movers and shakers of Northeast Ohio.

Whether your ambitions are in technology, health care, politics, or real estate, Terry and his team have been a driving force in build-ing some serious social bridges within the city.

Tell us about your company? T: Cleve-land365.com is a niche multi-media network for a progressive generation, committed to empowering Cleveland’s young profession-al community 365 days a year.

Explain your connection to the Cleveland Leadership Center and the Candid Con-versations Lunch Series? T: One of our recent launches, this lunch series provides a forum for Young Professionals to engage with major stake holders in a smaller envi-ronment than an our other event “Profes-sionals in the City.” As an alumni of the Cleveland Leadership Centers’ Cleveland Bridge Builders program which fosters lead-ership development and civic engagement. I felt that there was a great opportunity to col-laborate with the CLC. They saw the value and have been a great partner on this series.

Which of the sessions has been your fa-vorite so far? Why? T: My favorite lun-cheon has to have been with Albert Ratner, Co-Chair of Forest City Enterprises. His insight, perspective on things and candor in relating to the subject of growing of the region was great not to mention the fact that because his company does investment around the country he was able to provide insight into market trends and best practices from other areas.

Who inspired you to become an entrepre-neur? T: Without question my Great-grand-mother Carrye L. Coates, she graduated from

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Read the rest of our interview with Terry Travis at CanvasCleveland.com

college in 1921 at a time when many African Americans let alone women were going to college, her experiences in the south as well as Chicago and resilience in the face of ad-versity provided a great lesson for me that anything is possible and with hard work and diligence anything is achievable.

What are three things that every aspiring entrepreneur should know? T: Research your market or industry. Be ready to adjust your business model. Don’t be afraid to go into areas that aren’t typical markets for start ups. Read business journals, study market trends. Use technology to your advantage.

What are your thoughts on the current status of Cleveland’s urban community? T: Having been raised here I know the resil-ience of the community and even though we are experiencing what are clearly difficult times, this is nothing that we can’t overcome and actually benefit from. Cleveland is going through a transformation from a manufactur-ing base to one of health care and technol-ogy if we can adapt our ways of thinking we can really benefit from this evolution. If you look at the health care centers in Cleveland, they lie right in the middle of urban commu-nities so we need to ensure that we are at the table when decisions concerning new initia-tives are made and benefit from the growth of this sector.

What’s next for Cleveland365.com and Terry Travis? T: We are working on increas-ing our presence here where we live and op-erate from as well as international projects particularly in Europe and Africa as well.

Recently, we have developed a mobile mar-keting technology that has really taken off for us. Based on what took place in the last Presidential Election many of our clients wanted to be able to reach consumers in this unique way.

We have also launched our ultra rich mobile data collection service which utilizes tech-nology that we incorporated from Europe.

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jack’ssportbar4030 mayfield rd216-295-1200words princess henderson

n owning a Sports Bar, ambition is a commodity. Owner, Jack Deher of Jack’s

Sports Bar & Grill definitely attains that “go-getter” attitude.

His parents, first generation Lebanese ar-rived to the US penniless in the early 1930’s. Eventually arriving in Lyndhurst, Ohio with his wife and four children, Jack’s father went on to open Nela Park Deli on Noble Rd.

When his father reached retirement, Jack and his brother Elias decided to run the family business. After 20 years with the deli, Jack decided to follow his life long dream in be-coming a bar owner.

“Without the help of my dad and Elias, own-ing this bar would have been impossible,” says Jack. “We bought this building 6 years ago. I have 20 years experience in food but never in the bar business, but learning.”

Jacks Sports Bar & Grill has an up-beat envi-ronment with friendly employees, delicious food and speedy service. Jack says his focus on incredible hospitality is the reason for his success, “I treat everyone with the same re-spect I want in return. Growing up, my father taught me that there are many people in the world but everyone’s money is green.”

Its’ a spacious venue equipped with a dining area, patio deck, full bar, six plasma TV’s, pool table, and a TouchTune Jukebox. You can enjoy any major sporting event with your choice of any drink or delectable item listed on the menu.

Jacks Sports Bar & Grill is one of the hottest “go-to” spots in the South Euclid area.

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sarava13225 shaker sq

216-295-1200price: $12-18

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arnavaaaal! When Sergio’s Sarava throws it’s Carnaval, it’s as if for an

entire evening some wild party in Brazil has been dropped right in the middle of the quaint and quiet Shaker Heights.

There’s drums! There’s music! There’s food. More importantly, there’s barbecue! Hun-dreds of people from every walk of life are dancing and enjoying themselves at the most multicultural party in Cleveland.

Independently owned, Sergio’s Sarava is all about delivering the energy, warmth, and sophistication of Brazilian street life to its patrons. It accomplishes this beautifully through great food and equally as great ser-vice.

If you haven’t been, we recommend a caiprinha to drink with short ribs, slaw, and fries. Don’t worry, it’s affordable. It’s the best mini-vacation ever, all without traveling outside of Northeast Ohio!

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July 11, 2009 - Karen E. Mumford Foundation, Eighty81.com, & Team 20 present this second annual event featuring Glenville vs. Heights alumni at Tri-C Metro Gym.

troy smith (baltimore ravens) ted ginn jr (miami dolphins)

2nd Annual Cancer Awareness B-Ball Game

nathan mumford, yolanda bonner (ndmp), angela bailey, & paul pawlacyzak (cleveland clinic)

nathan mumford & judge jeff buchanan

tara & dj fresh

cal clements, jameel (eighty81), donte whitner - (buffalo bills) patrice & danielle (tuffl luve)

ainslee, valeria, & al fatz

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jacques smith & family (tri-c)

charita gadson young, kara d. beverly, peter lawson jones, viveca malone, & dr. bonita coe

randy mcshepard (rpm), everlyn burnett, & andrew jackson (gcp)

dana chin & keesha salters(american greetings)

damon johnson & johnny brewington (cleveland division of cire) christina smith (revol wireless)

khalib hawthorne, brandon respress, & michael blanchard (case western)

July 11, 2009 - Cleveland365.com presents this regional career fair sponsored by McDonald’s at the Greater Cleveland Convention Center.

McDonald’s Regional Career Fair

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July 11, 2009 - Cleveland365.com presents The Midwest Regional Super Stepshow Clas-sic 2009 sponsored by McDonald’s at the Greater Cleveland Convention Center.

basheer jones (radio one)

McDonald’s Midwest Regional Super Stepshow

shaw hs marching band

phi beta sigma & zeta phi beta

delta sigma theta

omega psi phi alpha kappa alpha

alpha phi alpha

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judge mike ryan, basheer jones (radio one), marielle lue (wews)

dj k-nyce

iota phi theta

alpha phi alpha esquires

firestone step team sigma gamma rho

iota phi theta (central state university)

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calendar - august 2009

CONCERTS//8/01 John Legend w/ India Arie & Vaughn Anthony@ Nautica Pavilion

8/06 Lil Wayne w/ Drake, Young Jeezy, & Soulja Boy@ Blossom

8/16 Foreign Exchange @ Grog Shop

8/16 Jamie Foxx @ Wolstein Center

8/25 De La Soul@ House of Blues

8/30 Sean McGee@ Peabody’s Downunder

9/4 Charlie Wilson@ State Theatre

9/26 Joyfest 2009w/ Tye Tribbett, Kirk Franklin, & Marvin Sapp@ Cedar Point

EVENTS//8/14 All New Diary of Black Men@ Allen Theatre (8pm)

8/15 Soul Food Festivalw/ Cameo, Peabo Bryson, & Angela Winbush@ Voinovich Park

8/20 SOUP @ NiteSociety of Urban Professionals@ Nighttowne - 12383 Cedar Road

8/22 Browns vs. Lions @ Cleveland Browns Stadium

8/25 Football 101 for WomenCome meet your favorite player!@ Winners Sports Bar & Grille (8pm)

8/26 Gourmets in the Garden Cooking demonstration courtesy of Lola Restaurant. Reservations required, call 216-721-1600 x100 @ Cleveland Botanical Gardenwww.cbgarden.org

COMMUNITY//8/17 Daniel Gibson Basketball CampOpen to boys & girls (ages 5-15). Call 440-287-7644 to register. www.danielgibsonbasketballcamp.com

8/12-14 Sustainable Cleveland 2019Mayor Jackson’s three-day economic sustainabil-ity summit. Call 216.664.2444 x5579 to register.@ Greater Cleveland Convention Centerwww.city.cleveland.oh.us

Would you like to add your event to the our calendar? Email us at [email protected] for more information

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SHOP//brigade1785 coventry rd932-0700

next coventry1800 coventry rd371-0777

style lounge1273 w. 9th st664-1104

heart&sole1781 coventry rd397-2923

athletes foot 2545 e. 55th st361-2223

fashions by fowler3090 mayfield397-0808

EATS//sergio sarava13225 shaker sq295-1200

uptowne grille11312 euclid ave229-9711

luckys cafe777 starkweather ave622-7773

xo primesteaks500 w. saint clair621-5652

bluepointe grille700 w. saint clair875-7827

taste of jamaica3936 mayfield rd382-3936

mr. wonderfuls5354 lee rd.475-9233

la bodega869 jefferson ave621-7075

b&m barbeque5501 warrensville ctr475-8720

mallorca1390 w. 9th st687-9494

southside2207 w.11th st937-2288

Would you like to add your business to the list? Contact us now to advertise your information, email us at [email protected]

BARBERS//supreme clientele1649 lee road932-4845

carls barbershop4098 lee rd391-4166

all-starz12619 larchmere blvd231-7827

supastarz2541 e. 55th st. clair ave361-1381

SALONS//headlines5160 wilson mills rd440-605-0500

new millennium16808 chagrin320-9119

looks12703 kinsman rd752-1132

transformers4110 mayfield382-8200

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BARS//madisons4066 mayfield rd381-4995

lancers7707 carnegie st881-0080

20/20 martini2020 center st776-0202

visions5120 warrensville ctr662-8810

bodega1854 conventry932-3050

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