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Dear Shaker Residents,As the holidays approach and the year winds down, we’re excited to share news about economic development happenings across Shaker Heights. Our business community has been busy opening new shops, celebrating milestones, and getting ready for a festive season full of local shopping, events, and traditions. In this update, you’ll find fresh business news and updates on key development projects shaping our commercial districts. Whether you’re looking for new places to check out, want a peek at the work happening behind the scenes, or simply enjoy staying informed, we hope this newsletter helps you feel connected to our local business community. We encourage you to support our Shaker small businesses this season - and all year round. Wishing you a joyful season ahead, Laura and Georgina |
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Shop Small; Shop Shaker!
Get a head start on your holiday shopping and celebrate the season by supporting the small businesses that make Shaker Heights unique. November 29 is Small Business Saturday, a national event that encourages us to support local small businesses during the holiday season. Shop Shaker this holiday season, including: - Visit the Van Aken District on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29, for a festive morning of local shopping, music, and holiday cheer from 9am to noon, complete with special treats like complimentary gift wrapping and a free ornament with purchase. Find more details here.
- Stop by Reclamation (16704 Chagrin) for their biggest sale of the year on Friday, Nov. 28 and Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29 from 12pm-7pm. Find more on @shop.reclamation
- Enjoy festivities at Lizzie's Bakery (16614 Chagrin), including cookies, hot chocolate, crafts, ornament decorating, paint-your-own cookies, and a 1pm Gingerbread Workshop on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29.
- Shop deals at our local Burger's Ace Hardware (17111 Chagrin at Shaker Towne Center).
- Find your season's readings at Loganberry Books and visit other independent businesses during the Larchmere Holiday Stroll, Nov. 28-30.
We hope you explore all of your Shaker favorites throughout the City--and thank you for supporting local! |
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✨ Shaker Shines This Season! ✨
Shaker Shines returns December 1 through January 5! Local businesses are decorating their storefronts for the holidays, and this year they’ll be competing for your vote! You get to help choose the winners, so stay tuned to our social media channels to learn about participating businesses and voting details. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @shopshakerhts and see our commercial districts shine! |
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In that same location, ArtAffect Gallery showcases the work of local artists with a mission to move, challenge, and inspire viewers. Join their Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, December 6 from 6–9 PM, featuring six artists and their latest works. View more information here. |
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Welcome, Well Stocked!A new addition to the Van Aken District, Well Stocked is a consciously curated retail shop for the kitchen and home. From pantry staples to cookware and cleaning essentials, the shop focuses on high-quality, eco-friendly goods that support clean, intentional living. Stop by and explore the latest venture from the team behind SLFMKR. 🔗 wellstockedshop.com 📱 @wellstockedshop 📍 3398 Tuttle Rd |
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56 Social is now open!Shaker Heights has a new spot for fresh, made-from-scratch fare! 56 Social Cafe recently opened offering an inviting, all-day menu with American, Mediterranean, and deli-inspired dishes, along with grab-and-go options. Stop in to welcome them to the neighborhood! 📱56_Social 📍 3245 Warrensville Center Rd |
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Elite Home Health Services & Superior Academy Grand Opening!We celebrated the ribbon cutting at Elite Home Health Services and Superior Academy. Elite Home Health provides compassionate in-home care to support dignity and independence, while Superior Academy offers training for health care professionals. We’re excited to welcome both businesses to the Shaker Heights community! 🔗 elitehomehealthllc.com 📍 3649 Lee Rd |
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Five Iron GolfFive Iron Golf is now open in the Van Aken District, offering a high-tech indoor golf experience with food, drinks, and fun for golfers of all levels. 📍20040 Van Aken Blvd |
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Crowley's at CarrollWe’re excited to welcome Crowley’s at Carroll to the community! Located adjacent to John Carroll University on Fairmount Circle, this lively new location is alumni-owned and serves up signature smash burgers, fried cheese curds, wings, and more. It’s part sports bar, part burger haven, and full of flavor. Stop by, check out the new space, and show your support for this neighborhood addition! 📍 20621 Fairmount Blvd |
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🌟 Read our recent Business Spotlights🌟 Two longtime Shaker businesses, built on passion and personal connection, continue to grow and evolve in their own unique ways. 🎨BLDC Design – Celebrating 10 years at The Bloc at Almar, this interior design studio delivers personalized spaces with style and heart. 💈 Sgro’s Barbershop – A multigenerational barbershop blending timeless craft with a modern edge, serving Shaker for over 40 years. View past business spotlights here |
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12th Annual Shaker Heights Business Appreciation Mixer: SH-BAM! 2025Earlier this month, the City's Economic Development Department, Shaker Heights Development Corp (SHDC), and Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce partnered once again to bring our business community together for an evening of celebration at SH-BAM! 2025. This year’s Recognition Awards highlighted the creativity, service, and impact of local businesses. You can find all the winners below. We also want to give a big thank you to our local restaurant vendors for making the night even better: Scorpacciata Pasta Co., Haute Donuts, Cha-Li, and 56 Social. It was a great way to kick off the holiday season and honor the businesses who help Shaker Heights thrive. |
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🏗️ Arcadia Rising on WarrensvilleColumbus-based real estate developer Metropolitan Holdings continues to construct Arcadia, a five-story, mixed-use development project, at the southeast corner of Warrensville Center and Farnsleigh roads. Arcadia will house 141 apartments, second floor office space, and ground floor retail. The project is on schedule and expected to be complete by end of 2026 or early 2027. For regular construction updates from the developer, visit buildingarcadia.com. |
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🚧 What’s Happening on Lee RoadImplementing the Lee Road Action Plan is underway! Thanks to everyone who joined us recently for the last Lee Road Engineering Open House to see the final details of the "Complete Streets" public infrastructure improvements coming to Lee Road. Engineering is nearly complete for these improvements. The roadway will be reduced from four lanes to three (one lane in each direction with a center turn lane) through most of the City limits, making way for bike infrastructure and pedestrian improvements. North of Van Aken Blvd., in-road bike lanes will be added. South of Van Aken Blvd. in the commercial district, an off-road, sidewalk-level, two-way cycle track will be added on the west side of Lee Road, along with landscaping, lighting, and other streetscape additions. These improvements provide neighborhood amenities and seek to attract new private investment. Construction is expected to begin in mid-2026. Cuyahoga County will oversee the work. |
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Murals are Coming to Lee Road!As part of Lee Road improvements, two artists have been selected to produce murals in the Chagrin-Lee commercial district: Darius Steward and Snack Break Studio (Kim Lavery and Roni Callahan). Thank you to the Public Art Task Force and community members who helped select the artists through a competitive process. The artists are meeting with neighborhood residents and business owners to ensure the art reflects the neighborhood's rich history, unique culture, diverse people, and values. Stay tuned for more updates. |
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Curious about how development in Shaker comes to be?Shaker Life recently published a piece on how planning and economic development in Shaker unfold. Read how long-term planning, community input, and thoughtful design are guiding upcoming changes on Lee Road, in the Van Aken District, and beyond. It’s a helpful snapshot of what it takes to plan for and implement economic development in a built-out community and why these investments matter. View the full article in Shaker Life magazine. |
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Please do not reply to this email. The automated reply address will not reach us. Email us at economicdevelopment@shakerheightsoh.gov with questions and comments. |
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