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Here is a list of facts to help you brag about the region:
+Entrepreneur magazine recently ranked Northeast Ohio as one of the hottest entrepreneurial regions.
+More than 150 international companies have a presence in Northeast Ohio. Plus, seven major ports connect our region to global markets.
+Almost 40 percent of the Fortune 500 companies have a Northeast Ohio presence through corporate headquarters, major divisions, subsidiaries and sales offices.
+The region's cost of living is almost 4 percent less than the national average. Plus, Northeast Ohio residents enjoy an average commute time of only 24 minutes.
+More than 35,000 people are employed in the field of polymer research and development just in the Akron area alone.
+According to U.S. News and World Report, Northeast Ohio hospitals ranked in the top 10 of 11 specialty areas, including heart, pediatrics and urology.
+Intel Corporation recently selected Northeast Ohio as one of the three top Digital Communities in the United States.
+The Port of Cleveland generates more than $350 million in income for Ohio residents. In fact, the port industry in Northeast Ohio supports more than 10,000 jobs.
+Northeast Ohio was recently named one of the top 10 most fascinating regions to visit in the United States by Travel Smart magazine.
+Northeast Ohio's NASA Glenn Research Center plays an increasingly important role in NASA's space exploration mission. NASA Glenn recently landed the qualification testing of the Orion Vehicle that will be used in future missions to the moon and Mars.
+TripAdvisor.com recently cited Cleveland as one of the top 10 most underrated destinations in the world.
+Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was ranked the fourth medium-sized airport in overall airport satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates in the 2007 North America Airport Satisfaction Studys.
+Northeast Ohio has more than 19,000 acres of parks, rivers, streams and lakes. In fact, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the third most visited national park in the nation.
+Cleveland's Playhouse Square Center is the largest performing arts center in the country outside New York City. It was the largest theater renovation project in the world.
+Several national halls of fame call Northeast Ohio home. They include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
+Ohio Magazine named Headlands State Beach in Lake County as the best place to view sunsets. In fact, this state park features Ohio's largest beach.
+Cedar Point in Sandusky, just west of Cleveland, is ranked as the best roller-coaster destination in the world. The Kalahari Waterpark Resort, also in Sandusky, is the largest indoor waterpark in the country.
+Almost 20 wineries are located in Lake County alone. USA Today notes that the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival is one of the nation's top wine and food festivals.
+The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation features 325 acres of parkland. Towpath trails along the historic canal offer scenic links to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
+Northeast Ohio boasts more lakeshore than any metropolitan area in the world. And Lake County offers the most public access to Lake Erie in Ohio.
+The Economist listed Cleveland as the 26th most livable city in the world based on factors such as a strong base of skilled workers, a good sense of democracy, community involvement and a connection to the global market.
+A family of four can enjoy Cleveland Plus amenities and attractions, comparable to any other major city or region in the nation, and save as much as 35%.
+If rock and roll is your religion, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is your cathedral.
+The Chicago Tribune ranked the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum as one of America's finest cultural repositories.
+If it's culture you are looking for, Cleveland is definitely the place to be.
+The West Side Market is reason enough for foodies to take a trip to Cleveland.
+Cleveland now: Gone is a river on fire and in its place has blossomed one of Americas most livable cities.
+For anyone who loves roller coasters, Cedar Point is among a handful of parks worldwide that simply cannot be missed.
+Northeast Ohio was recently named one of the top 10 most fascinating regions to visit in the United States by Travel Smart magazine.
+TripAdvisor.com recently cited Cleveland as one of the top 10 most underrated destinations in the world. We're one of only four cities in the United States to be included.
+Cleveland Hopkins International Airport was ranked the fourth medium-sized airport in overall airport satisfaction by J.D. Power and Associates in the 2007 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.
+Cleveland welcomed 14.1 million visitors in 2006, up from 13.1 million in 2005: Thats more than a 7 percent increase in one year.
+Northeast Ohio has more than 19,000 acres of parks, rivers, streams and lakes. In fact, Cuyahoga Valley National Park is the third most visited national park in the nation.
+Several national halls of fame call Northeast Ohio home. They include the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, the National Inventors Hall of Fame and the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
+Cleveland's Playhouse Square Center is the largest performing arts center in the country outside New York City. It was the largest theater renovation project in the world.
+Ohio Magazine named Headlands State Beach in Lake County as the best place to view sunsets. In fact, this state park features Ohio's largest beach.
+Cleveland's Playhouse Square Center is the largest performing arts center in the country outside New York City. It was the largest theater renovation project in the world.
+Cedar Point in Sandusky, just west of Cleveland, is ranked as the best roller-coaster destination in the world. The Kalahari Waterpark Resort, also in Sandusky, is the largest indoor waterpark in the country.
+Almost 20 wineries are located in Lake County alone. USA Today notes that the Vintage Ohio Wine Festival is one of the nations top wine and food festivals.
+The Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation features 325 acres of parkland. Towpath trails along the historic canal offer scenic links to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
+Northeast Ohio boasts more lakeshore than any metropolitan area in the world. And Lake County offers the most public access to Lake Erie in Ohio.
+Ohio took fifth place in the 2007 Site Selection Competitiveness Award. Ohio earned its ranking based on factors like total capital investments, new and expanded facilities and strength of the business climate.