Rachel Abbey McCafferty
Freelance ReporterExpertise: Reporting, writing, editing
Experience:
Rachel Abbey McCafferty is a writer, reporter and editor with 20 years of experience in journalism in Northeast Ohio. She previously worked as a reporter and assistant editor at Crain's Cleveland Business; an editor at Patch; and a reporter at Catalyst Ohio.
Highlights:
- Awards from Ohio Society of Professional Journalists and Press Club of Cleveland
- Active participant in Kent State University School of Media and Journalism professional advisory board
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Despite an increasingly online world, physical retail spaces for artists and artisans hold value for makers and customers alike. -
Startups, particularly those in the retail and restaurant space, face challenges at the end of the year. The fourth quarter can be a crucial time for those looking to meet or exceed revenue goals. -
Startups that produce physical products face unique challenges in bringing a concept to market. Northeast Ohio鈥檚 ecosystem of incubators and other services are helping bridge that gap. -
Northeast Ohio Medical University鈥檚 REDIzone helps entrepreneurs in and out of the university commercialize life sciences and biomedical research. The REDIzone offers physical spaces like labs, but also connections to experts in the university and the region鈥檚 entrepreneurial ecosystem. -
The Cleveland Institute of Art鈥檚 m.power class aims to give students tangible product design and entrepreneurship experience. -
Rust Belt Recruiting aims to help manufacturers close the labor gap by matching them with the right employees, connecting high-skilled workers with long-term jobs. -
Sunrise Entertainment keeps venues booked and supports the region's economy with a broad variety of music, theater, comedy offerings across Trumbull County. -
BRITE, a business incubator in Warren, provides lab space and support for startups focused on clean energy. It鈥檚 seen tremendous growth since hiring a full-time leader in 2017.
