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MEMBERSHIP

For those following the progress within the Ohio & Erie Canalway in Cuyahoga County, you might conclude that Ohio Canal Corridor is flush with funds. Reports of millions for the Towpath Trail construction, land acquisition at Canal Basin Park, Federal Highweay Funds for the Canalway Sign Program lead some to falsly conclude that the organization must get its "cut" of the action.

Truth is that Ohio Canal Corridor receives nothing from the aforementioned funding. Our budget is separate from these projects and even though we work constantly to make them happen, we must raise additional funds to sustain the organization through grants, special events, and membership.

As you explore the pages within the web site, you will discover updates and stories that describe the most productive year in the history of Ohio Canal Corridor.

The idea of creating a heritage trail from Cleveland's historic Canal Basin through the Cuyahoga River Valley linking Cleveland's neighborhoods, attractions, and parks with a system of connector or branch trails is, in the words of Daniel Burnham, a "Big Plan." It is a plan that will deliver major new amenities and "quality of life" possibilities to Cleveland. It will position our city and region to compete for a growing segment of tourists -baby-boomers seeking vacations that allow them to actively explore new places.

Big Plans need big money. Building a trail through an area marked by a century of industrial uses carries a BIG price tag Our Congressional delegation deserves our gratitude for their work in delivering a $6.4 million earmark in the new transportation bill for the Towpath Trail. Likewise for the recent action by Cleveland City Council that provides a fund for local match dollars to lever further federal and state funds.

These are truly "Team Victories." Many players and partner organization deserve our thanks. We, at Ohio Canal Corridor, take pride in the role we played in these efforts; especially our Director who guided the Steelyard Commons TIF from an idea to a reality.

Just as we have worked to raise significant funds for the Towpath Trail ($17 million), we ask that you contribute to sustain the organization that leads this effort: Ohio Canal Corridor. Our continued success depends on a growing membership base. Please consider this invitation to join us in building a legacy project for NE Ohio!

Your Membership Will Make a Difference!

The strength of Ohio Canal Corridor is rooted in our Membership Roster. The importance of our ideas, our projects, and our programs is measured by the number of Members who invest in this legacy park project. By joining, your membership contribution sends a clear and powerful signal to our elected officials, foundations, business leaders and the media that YOU CARE. The translation: Ohio Canal Corridor represents a broad and diverse sector of our community that supports the issues, projects and programs that are building the Ohio & Erie Canalway.

Please become a member today. Click here to see our membership levels. We are now accepting online membership sign-up.



	MEMBERSHIP For those following the progress within the Ohio & Erie Canalway in Cuyahoga County, you might conclude that Ohio Canal Corridor is flush with funds. Reports of millions for the Towpath Trail construction, land acquisition at Canal Basin Park, Federal Highweay Funds for the Canalway Sign Program lead some to falsly conclude that the organization must get its "cut" of the action. Truth is that Ohio Canal Corridor receives nothing from the aforementioned funding. Our budget is separate from these projects and even though we work constantly to make them happen, we must raise additional funds to sustain the organization through grants, special events, and membership. As you explore the pages within the web site, you will discover updates and stories that describe the most productive year in the history of Ohio Canal Corridor. The idea of creating a heritage trail from Cleveland's historic Canal Basin through the Cuyahoga River Valley linking Cleveland's neighborhoods, attractions, and parks with a system of connector or branch trails is, in the words of Daniel Burnham, a "Big Plan." It is a plan that will deliver major new amenities and "quality of life" possibilities to Cleveland. It will position our city and region to compete for a growing segment of tourists -baby-boomers seeking vacations that allow them to actively explore new places. Big Plans need big money. Building a trail through an area marked by a century of industrial uses carries a BIG price tag Our Congressional delegation deserves our gratitude for their work in delivering a $6.4 million earmark in the new transportation bill for the Towpath Trail. Likewise for the recent action by Cleveland City Council that provides a fund for local match dollars to lever further federal and state funds. These are truly "Team Victories." Many players and partner organization deserve our thanks. We, at Ohio Canal Corridor, take pride in the role we played in these efforts; especially our Director who guided the Steelyard Commons TIF from an idea to a reality. Just as we have worked to raise significant funds for the Towpath Trail ($17 million), we ask that you contribute to sustain the organization that leads this effort: Ohio Canal Corridor. Our continued success depends on a growing membership base. Please consider this invitation to join us in building a legacy project for NE Ohio! Your Membership Will Make a Difference! The strength of Ohio Canal Corridor is rooted in our Membership Roster. The importance of our ideas, our projects, and our programs is measured by the number of Members who invest in this legacy park project. By joining, your membership contribution sends a clear and powerful signal to our elected officials, foundations, business leaders and the media that YOU CARE. The translation: Ohio Canal Corridor represents a broad and diverse sector of our community that supports the issues, projects and programs that are building the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Please become a member today. Click here to see our membership levels. We are now accepting online membership sign-up.