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| - I'm just smiling today, because I KNEW it. Leaving NYC was probably the most difficult decision I've ever made (and I'm including my divorce in here)...but I wanted to return to school...and I just *knew* something good was percolating in Cleveland. The drive toward a more localized economy, the sustainable living movement, the beautiful blue lake...just everything coming together in this town for probably the first time since the 1800's.
You know what is a good indicator? Retail business. When people say "Wow...there's a buttload of people walking around here...at pretty much all hours...this would be a great place for a store!"
And now we have the Dredgers Union, opened right smack dab in the middle of East 4th Street.
"But...but...THAT's not a strip mall....".
Yeah, we know. Go back to Fairview Park.
"But...but...I can't drive my Hummer to the front door...?".
Um. Yeah. It's called walking. Just go enjoy your moving skywalk into the casino and leave us alone.
While searching for lunch today I stumbled across the open doors. I had thought it wasn't opening til the "grand opening", so it was a nice surprise. But yes, this is a clothing store, with a small bit of home/decor goods. Guys and girls can find stuff here. I looked at a few shirts, couple pants...nothing really too pricey either! I was looking at a shirt I expected to be $100...it's $78. Hell...them's Banana Republic prices nowadays. Pants were also around $78. There's a messenger bag I'll probably be back to buy, as it was kick-ass.
The labelling system was pretty cool, as much of their stuff is made in this area. If it is, it'll say "Made in the 216". Their stuff from overseas and such will not. I read labels, so this is a nice touch. The staff was really, really nice. And not syrupy, just actually nice. She picked her people well, it seems.
And the store itself? IT LOOKS HOT AS SHIT. Awesome. Very well designed, spacious, yet packed with stuff. Easy to walk in.
There's a whole basement area where they're going to do the official"Made in the 216" events from now on (formerly in Gordon Square). Which I think is a good idea. Get your asses downtown, people.
The official opening party is July 8th. But it's open now unoffically. On the webblog (the actual website wasn't really active yet) she made a neat point of referral to the Summer Solstice Party.
Connectivity with the community, anyone?
Absolutely. I'll take a large order of connectivity, for here.
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