FutureHeights welcomes four new members to Innovator’s Circle

FutureHeights will welcome four new members into the Innovator’s Circle at a ceremony during its annual meeting at 7 p.m., on Tuesday, June 21 at the Cedar Lee Theatre. The circle honors the vision and efforts of people—active and dedicated citizens—who give their vision and energy to making our communities the best they can be.

This year’s inductees are all business owners who volunteer their time and resources to community causes. The 2011 inductees are: Joel Borwick, owner of Seitz-Agin Hardware on Lee Road; Tom Fello, owner of Tommy’s Restaurant on Coventry Road; Steve Presser, owner of Big Fun Toy Store on Coventry Road; and Stan Soble, owner of Nela Florist on Noble Road.

“We thought it especially important to honor local business owners this year,” said Lloyd Bell, president of the board of directors for FutureHeights. “Even though times are tough for locally-owned businesses, they still find the time and resources to give back to their community. Joel, Tom, Steve and Stan give generously to local causes and, though their leadership in local nonprofits, inspire others to do the same.”

The ceremony will take place during the break between the screening of the two parts of "The New Metropolis," a two-part documentary film and community engagement project. The film documents the implications of America’s suburban migration and challenges older suburbs face—shrinking populations, property abandonment, a dwindling tax base and limited resources to maintain a good quality of life—for the people who currently live there and for attracting new residents. An opportunity to discuss the issues raised in the film will follow the screening.

Although the event is free, capacity is limited and FutureHeights requests that participants RSVP at http://futureheightsannualmeeting.eventbrite.com. To learn more visit www.futureheights.org or call 216-320-1423.