Largest Business Fair in Northeast Ohio for Entrepreneurs Start-Ups and Established Businesses to Showcase Innovative Ideas at EntrovationCLE, EntrovationCLE, an expo of innovative entrepreneurs, to be held on Saturday, April 30 from 11 am – 6 pm at Beachwood High School, will attract more than 170 business exhibitors and 5,000 attendees. This free one-day event, open to the community, will showcase out-of-the-box ideas, products and services by connecting today’s most innovative entrepreneurs, organizations and businesses with thousands of engaged consumers. The event will provide extensive exposure for both established and start-up businesses as they get in front of thousands of potential customers, clients and contacts. EntrovationCLE is an efficient and productive opportunity for businesses to connect with the community and create buzz, interest and sales. Exhibitor booths have sold out for the last seven years and space is limited. With food trucks and an extensive raffle, this family-friendly event includes the Young Entrepreneur Market. In partnership with University School’s Young Entrepreneur Institute and sponsored by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation, the Young Entrepreneur Market will feature fifty Northeast Ohio middle school, high school and college entrepreneurs along with their products and businesses. A portion of the EntrovationCLE proceeds will benefit Youth Outdoors, a program through the Cleveland Metroparks that provides outdoor adventure recreation experiences for youth who live in the City of Cleveland to promote personal growth, responsibility to community and a relationship with nature. About EntrovationCLE: EntrovationCLE is the vision of 46 senior students from the 2015-2016 marketing program at Beachwood High School. The Marketing Program is a college Tech Prep course through Excel TECC – a consortium of students from eight different schools – Beachwood, Brush, Mayfield, Solon, Chagrin Falls, Aurora, West Geauga, and Orange. Incorporating the Junior Achievement Company Program, the class operates efficiently as a business throughout the school year. CEOs lead the company with different departments that showcase the importance of teamwork. Each student further develops his or her professionalism through real-world networking experiences. Entrovation is now in its third year and builds off the concept of The Green Dream Eco-Friendly Showcase, which was recognized as Ohio’s largest eco-friendly showcase. Through strategic school-business partnerships and with the proceeds from Entrovation, the students have built an innovative classroom and schoolbased enterprise. The students operate the class as a business and are recognized as the “World’s Most Successful Junior Achievement Company.”The change of name to EntrovationCLE reflects the student’s tremendous pride in Cleveland. For more information, please visit www.entrovation.com. PTO Clipboard Beachwood PTO Garage Sale The Beachwood PTO 2016 Community Garage Sale will be held at 23550 Commerce Park, right here in Beachwood. Sale dates: April 28, 10 am – 4 pm April 29, 9 am – 3 pm April 30, 9 am – 3 pm May 1, 10 am – noon. Drop off dates to donate items: April 3 • 10 am – 2 pm April 10 • 10 am – 2 pm April 17 • 10 am – 2 pm Beachwood PTO is looking for donations to include gently-used clothing, toys, bikes, houseware items, sporting goods, electronics, books, and more. For more information, please visit www.beachwoodschools.org/GarageSale.aspx or call 216.464.2600, ext. 550. From the The Bison Feast and Fest Let’s get cooking, Sunday, May 22 in the Beachwood High School gym, from 2 to 5 pm, to celebrate FOOD, COMMUNITY and CULTURE in Beachwood Schools! The BISON FEAST + FEST (BFF) is a district wide, communitybuilding event for Beachwood students, staff, teachers and families. The aim of this school festival is simply to come together in friendship to celebrate and showcase the incredible cultural diversity within our school community through food. For more information on how to become a sponsor through cash or in-kind donations, please contact Shana Wallenstein at 216.464.2600, ext. 237, or swallenstein@ beachwoodschools.org. Beachwood Arts Council Beachwood K-12 Art Show The Beachwood K-12 Art Show will be on display Wednesday, April 6, through Saturday, April 23, at the Beachwood Community Center. An opening reception will take place Wednesday, April 6, from 5 – 7 pm (entertainment will be provided by talented student musicians and refreshments will be served). This show provides an opportunity for Beachwood K-12 students to display their creative works, including collages, paintings, drawings and sculptures. The show is free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Mon. – Fri.,10 am – 4 pm; Sat., 10 am – 3 pm; and Sun., 10 am – 1pm. Cellocentric Concert Sunday, May 1 • 2 – 3 pm Cellocentric is an eclectic trio that features the music of Doug Wood, with contributions of cello, mandolin and bass. For the past 16 years, Wood has been performing his original instrumental guitar compositions across the country and has been heard on NPR stations nationwide. This performance, held at the Beachwood Community Center, will offer original songs, cleverly crafted cover tunes from the Beatles and Simon & Garfunkel, and even the classic “Spiderman” theme. Refreshments to follow the concert. Free and open to the public. Pictured from left: Rise, by Chelsea Zheng, and The Puppy, by Jacob Miller. Both are Zentangles. April 2016 n Beachwood Buzz 21