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Growth Opps and The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition Receives $156 Million EPA Grant for Equitable Solar Expansion
April 22, 2024
Growth Opps and The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition Receives $156 Million EPA Grant for Equitable Solar Expansion
Growth Opps and IBEW Announce Landmark Partnership to Advance Solar for All Program
April 18, 2024
Growth Opps and IBEW announce a landmark partnership to collaborate on the implementation of the Solar for All program.
Growth Opps Leads Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition in Seeking $250 Million EPA Grant for Equitable Solar Expansion
November 7, 2023
The Industrial Heartland Solar Coalition, led by Growth Opportunity Partners (Growth Opps), applied for $250 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Solar for All program.
Growth Opps Awarded $1 Million Grant from Morgan Foundation to Support Underserved Entrepreneurs
October 31, 2023
Growth Opps receives a game-changing $1 million grant from the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, igniting hope for underserved small businesses across Ohio.
RISE Energy Summit 2023: Growth Opps and GO Green Energy Fund Unite Leaders for a Sustainable Future
August 2, 2023
RISE Energy Summit: Uniting leaders for a sustainable future, leveraging $369B Inflation Reduction Act for clean energy.
GO Entrepreneur Showcase, Celebrates Northeast Ohio’s Trailblazing Entrepreneurs
July 13, 2023
GO Entrepreneur Showcase, powered by Growth Opps and Citizens™. The event highlighted the innovative businesses reshaping their respective industries while significantly contributing to the community.
OTHER NEWS
THE WAY FORWARD LEADER LUNCH BREAK
April 12, 2021
The Way Forward Leader Lunch Breaks are a series of virtual (via Zoom) discussions and workshops hosted by the Cleveland Leadership Center to discuss topics to help the community move forward in our new and uncertain world. Michael Jeans (LC 2016) joined the Cleveland Leadership Center in highlighting Adverse Childhood Experiences.
GROWTH OPPS TALKS COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE
November 25, 2019
Growth Opps speaks with ABC’s News 5 Cleveland about the state of commercial real estate in a post-COVID office.
NEW INVESTMENT, CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY PRIDE FIGHT FOR HISTORIC HOUGH NEIGHBORHOOD
November 24, 2019
New investment is coming to the Hough community in Cleveland, Ohio. Growth Opps through GO Green Energy recently announced discussions with BC Hough for a community solar solution in the Hough neighborhood of Cleveland.
General blog
CELEBRATE AND HONOR THE LEGACY OF DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
January 18, 2021
Michael Jeans, President & CEO of Growth Opps shares words of optimism and reflection
A FEW THOUGHTS ON NAVIGATING THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES
March 15, 2020
Michael Jeans, President & CEO of Growth Opps speaks on the impact of COVID-19.
VIDEO & OTHER MEDIA
GO GREEN ENERGY FUND
Oct 17, 2022
Michael Jeans spends time with Ed "Flash" Ferenc of Flashpoint NOW discussing the GO Green Energy Fund as Ohio's Green Bank.
GO Green Energy solar project could help build wealth and lower utility bills in Hough
Nov 12, 2020
The GO Green Energy Fund is set to bring community solar to Northeast Ohio. Michael Jeans speaks with ABC News 5 Cleveland regarding plans to provide opportunity for investment, equity and generation of clean energy in Cleveland neighborhoods.
Help Wanted: Wealth Building in Minority Communities
May 15, 2019
The racial wealth gap is one of the more pressing economic issues facing cities across the country. Because of a history slavery and oppression, discrimination, and Jim Crow laws, most African Americans were not afforded the opportunities to build wealth—and pass it down to the next generation—at the rate of their white counterparts. This history, coupled with the rising variety of disparities today, means many people of color are still struggling to realize the American Dream.
Growth Opps and Citizens Bank on WKYC Channel 3 Live on Lakeside
May 28, 2019
Growth Opps President & CEO, Michael Jeans spent time with Ndeda Letson of Citizens Bank and the WKYC Channel 3 Live On Lakeside team to discuss the strong partnership between Growth Opps and Citizens Bank supporting financial education and small business growth.
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