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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=Default> <b>CTRL + ALT + CLE – Data Days coming to Cleveland <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><b>For Immediate Release </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default>February 15, 2017 <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><b>Cleveland, OH </b>– Held in conjunction with the March 4th International Day of Open Data, The Cleveland Civic Tech + Open Data Collaborative is presenting a 3-day series of events, March 2-4, 2017, at the HIMSS Innovation Center in downtown Cleveland. Data Days CTRL + ALT + CLE will bring together community data users and resources in facilitating collaborative conversations aimed at improving the Northeast Ohio data, technology and civic ecosystem. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>In partnership with the HIMSS Innovation Center, EDSI, DigitalC, the Cleveland Foundation, Microsoft, Cleveland City Council and others, the 3 days will be consist of the following events. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>Thursday, March 2nd, also known as “CTRL” will feature a day long symposium focused on existing data use, institutional tools and training. Providing hands-on data and skills training for area nonprofits, community members, and students, attendees will learn how to use our community's data resources and hone your data-focused skills and practices. Presentations by the US Census Bureau, Microsoft, the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, CWRU’s Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development (NEO CANDO), and other data-smart, civic-focused Northeast Ohio organizations. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>Thursday evening at 5:30pm, The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland will host the Re:Boot Reception. All attendees are invited to join us as we celebrate the kick-off of Data Days in the beautiful lobby of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland. Space is limited, pre-registration and a photo ID are required for entry. Registration (for this event only) will close February 24th at 12pm. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>The morning of Friday, March 3rd, also known as “ALT” will feature a keynote address and forum with Aneesh Chopra, President of NavHealth, author of <span style='color:blue'>Innovative State </span>and the first Chief Technology Officer of the United States of America appointed under President Barack Obama. Aimed at civic activists, as well as institutional and government leaders, “ALT” is an exploration of the use of open federal, state, and local government data and civic engagement. The forum will feature a local perspective alongside Aneesh representing how communities properly enable handshakes among stakeholders and handoffs to civic innovators to better serve communities. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>Saturday, March 4th, also known as “CLE”, is an attendee driven day exploring civic tech and open data. A day of inclusivity and citizen access, attendees set the agenda. ‘CLE’ will cap off Data Days in true un/conference style, focused on engaging the broader public. Developers, advocates, and users alike will convene and facilitate conversations of their choosing. Lighting speakers will be scheduled to share motivating and impassioned stories around the use of technology and data as a means for progress. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>All day-events are FREE and held at the HIMSS Innovation Center, 4th floor of the Global Center for Health Innovation. Details and sign up at <span style='color:blue'><a href="http://datadayscle.eventbrite.com">http://datadayscle.eventbrite.com</a></span><span style='color:windowtext'> (Space is limited)</span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default><b>About the Cleveland Civic Tech + Open Data Collaborative <o:p></o:p></b></p><p class=Default><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=Default>The <b>Cleveland Civic Tech + Open Data Collaborative </b>(the Collaborative) is a convening of inspired organizations, individuals, and institutions aimed at documenting and improving the Northeast Ohio data, tech and civic ecosystem. Formed in 2015, the Collaborative meets on the 4th Monday of every month at the Rising Star Roastery in Cleveland’s Clark-Fulton neighborhood. For information, visit <span style='color:purple'><a href="https://facebook.com/ClevelandCollaborative">https://facebook.com/ClevelandCollaborative</a></span>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><table class=MsoNormalTable border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 style='margin-left:-5.4pt;border-collapse:collapse;border:none'><tr style='height:16.25pt'><td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.25pt'><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Contact Taylor Henschel </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>216-308-1462 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>THenschel@clevelandcitycouncil.org <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td valign=top style='border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.25pt'><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>April Urban </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>216-368-3390 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>April.Urban@case.edu <o:p></o:p></span></p></td><td width=480 valign=top style='width:360.3pt;border:none;padding:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt;height:16.25pt'><p class=Default><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Councilman Brian Cummins </span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>216-333-5453 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=Default><span style='font-size:10.0pt;color:blue'>BCummins@clevelandcitycouncil.org <o:p></o:p></span></p></td></tr></table><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:14.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>--------- <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Johnny Wu<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>O: 216.539.4634<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Produce - Create - Deliver<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.mdifilm.com"><span style='color:blue'>www.mdifilm.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>inducted into The International Indie Filmmakers Hall of Fame for Outstanding Achievements in Film Editing<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Co-Founder/Co-Chair Executive Committee<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Cleveland Asian Festival<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>May 20-21, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org"><span style='color:blue'>www.ClevelandAsianFestival.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Producer (2015-2017)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>72<sup>nd</sup> Cleveland Cultural Gardens’ One World Day<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>August 27, 2017<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org/"><span style='color:blue'>http://www.clevelandculturalgardens.org/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>VP of Organization and Public Relations<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>OCA-Cleveland Chapter<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>“Embracing the Hopes and Aspirations of Asian Pacific Americans” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>OCA Image TV- reaching over 200 million viewers each month<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>OCA AsiaTown Voice - 88.7FM Sundays 7pm-8pm, reaching 9000 listeners monthly worldwide<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>OCA Interactive Kiosk - Interactive Tablet at several AsiaTown locations to promote AsiaTown.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.ocagc.org"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>OCA AsiaTown Voice Radio – Sundays 7pm at 88.7FM or listen online at <a href="http://www.ocagc.org/imagetv"><span style='color:blue'>www.ocagc.org/imagetv</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Administrator<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Cleveland IndieClub<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.clevelandindieclub.com"><span style='color:blue'>www.clevelandindieclub.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><a href="http://www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub"><span style='color:blue'>www.FaceBook.com/groups/ClevelandIndieclub</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>WKYC TV3 Community Advisory Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>City of Cleveland Community Affairs Board<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>St. Clair Superior Development Board Member<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>2013 Minority Business Entrepreneurs Award Recipient<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Cleveland Museum of Art’s International Cleveland Community Advancement Task force<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Inducted into International Karate and Kickboxing Hall of Fame<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>Inducted into World Head of Family Sokeship Council<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt'>2014 Legendary Master of the World Head of Family Sokeship Council<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>