revitalize blighted and underserved communities.
revitalize blighted and underserved communities.
Who We Are
Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. (BBC) is a non-profit community development corporation named for three civic leaders who made a profound impact on our community, Lonnie Burten, James Bell, and Charles V. Carr. Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. has been empowering residents and revitalizing blighted and underserved communities in Cleveland’s Central and Kinsman neighborhoods since 1990. BBC has now extended its service area to include the Buckeye-Shaker Square and Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhoods.
NEIGHBORHOODS
Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. has been empowering residents and revitalizing blighted and underserved communities in Cleveland’s Central and Kinsman neighborhoods since 1990. BBC has now extended its service area to include the Buckeye-Shaker Square and Buckeye-Woodhill neighborhoods.
RESIDENT RESOURCES
At BBC, we offer our residents various resources, with a focus on housing and community programs. Our goal is to foster knowledge of homeownership, wellness, youth opportunities, and more within the community.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
BBC focuses its efforts on economic development in two main areas: business development and commercial development. We pride ourselves on our work, uniting new and old business owners with industry knowledge, resources, funding, and more. In addition, our commercial development offers those same business owners the possibility of moving into their own spaces, furthering our local economy and providing jobs to the communities.
Donate
Will you help us Build a Brighter Community?
Make a tax deductible donation to support our work in the Buckeye-Shaker, Buckeye-Woodhill, Central and Kinsman neighborhoods.
Volunteer
Do you want an active role inneighborhood revitalization?
Sign up for our volunteer mailing list! We will notify you when volunteer opportunities become available.
Partner
Does your organization’s work complement BBC’s mission?
Let us know! We would love to have you to our office to discuss how we can work together.
Neighborhood Impact
Gwendolyn Garth, Local Artist
Gwendolyn Garth, a self-employed freelance artist, is from the Cedar Central neighborhood. Garth is the founder of Kings & Queens of Art, a grassroots artist collective that focuses on promoting art from presently and formerly incarcerated artists.
Garth operated an art Gallery in BBC’s Bridgeport Place between 2015-2017.
…I can be a catalyst in changing my neighborhood. My intent for the art gallery was to be a warm, inviting place. As soon as they [ community residents] come in they would be inspired.
Darrell Dobson, Resident of 23 Years
Darrell Dobson has lived in the Central/Kinsman neighborhood for 23 years. A passionate cycling advocate, Mr. Dobson has taken his passion for urban biking to a new level as a Healthy Eating, Active Living Ambassador at BBC. During the summer of 2018, Mr. Dobson organized community bike rides to five of Cleveland’s iconic institutions for neighborhood children:
The vision for Central Biking was to collect a group of kids and take them around Cleveland so that they can see the wonders of Cleveland…I hope that the children learn something from this and tell their other peers about the wonders of Cleveland.
Food For All Fridays in the Buckeye, Larchmere, Shaker Square, Woodland Hills areas Every Friday from June 21st through November 1st come join us for the Food For All Fridays Market. This market takes place on the corner of E. 126th and Buckingham Ave. from 3:30-5p.m. Come experience cooking demos with local chefs, City Fresh Farm Boxes, food vendors, local gardeners and more! City Fresh offers local, organic produce, flexible week-to-week ordering, tiered pricing based on income and pick up at Buckeye-area Food For All Friday markets. City Fresh offers single or family share orders. Orders placed by 11:59p.m. on Tuesday will be ready for pick up on Friday. Order your share at cityfresh.org, by calling 216-307-1184, or in-person on Friday from 3:30-5p.m. Questions? Want to support? Reach out to Toni Johnson, 216-402-0118.
Unlock New Opportunities for Your Business! Join Burten Bell Carr for a FREE UEI Registration & Benefits Workshop on March 20th. Learn how to apply for a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and explore the benefits of registration. Virtual workshop at 9 AM and in-person support at 11 AM at KeyBank Buckeye Branch. Don’t miss it—get your business registered and ready for growth! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwqc-igrzsjHdEoZxZ1dVsdj8WTWSyDd9oW
Merchant Meetings💼 Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an opportunity to network with other business owners in the area, hear experts discuss various economic development opportunities, or share your business needs or concerns. We offer in-person meetings in the Central/Kinsman, Buckeye, and Shaker areas. Additionally, we provide a virtual meeting that is open to all businesses. Join us as you navigate your business journey! Buckeye 11am - 12pm Buckeye Plaza 11461 Buckeye Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Central/Kinsman 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friendly Inn Settlement 2386 Unwin Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Shaker Square 3:30pm - 4:30pm Shaker Square Visitor Center 13206 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 Virtual Meeting 9am - 10am https://f.mtr.cool/tlrkbnrqpb Go to the link above to join the meeting. For more information, contact LarKesha Burns at 216-353-4135 or [email protected]. #cleveland #buckeye #shakersquare #central #kinsman #smallbusinesses #burtenbellcarr #businessdevelopment
Are You Interested in Becoming a YOU Summer Worksite? Are you a business or organization looking to make a difference in a young person’s life this summer? 🌞💼 Hosting a teen through the YOU Summer Employment Program is a rewarding opportunity to shape the future workforce while getting extra support for your business! ✅ Why host a teen this summer? ✔️ 6 weeks of seasonal, entry-level work ✔️ Instill strong work ethics and teach financial independence ✔️ Mentor and empower young people in our community ✔️ Potential to hire workers permanently after the program ✔️ Gain community partner recognition for your support ✔️ Scale your business by gaining hands-on experience in managing additional staff 💡 What kind of jobs can youth do? Youth can assist with: 📝 Basic office duties 🍽️ Food preparation & services (16+) 🥫 Food pantry stocking & distribution 🛠️ Light maintenance & groundskeeping 🌱 Community gardens & landscaping ⚽ Sports & camp counseling …and a variety of other opportunities deemed appropriate by Y.O.U. policy and Ohio’s Minor Labor Laws. As a business owner, hosting a summer worker not only provides valuable mentorship but also gives you firsthand experience in scaling your business—developing leadership skills, refining workflow management, and preparing for future growth. 📩 Interested? Register at https://www.youcle.org/summer-youth-employment-program-for-employers Wanna learn more? Join us Wednesday at 2pm on Zoom with MYCOM Coordinator Mahogani Graves to learn about the process and ask questions on becoming a YOU Summer Worksite! REGISTER for the ZOOM here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vROmPcX7QVyq3VUOi-WWhA #YouthOpportunities #SummerJobs #MentorshipMatters #InvestInTheFuture #businessgrowth
MWOC Community Empowerment Weekly Workshop The Men and Women of Central presents the Community Empowerment Weekly Workshop every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Join them weekly for resources, conversations, activities, special guests and more! This event takes place at the Arbor Park Village Community Room, 3750 Fleming Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105. We hope to see you there! For more information visit mwoc.org.
Merchant Meetings💼 Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an opportunity to network with other business owners in the area, hear experts discuss various economic development opportunities, or share your business needs or concerns. We offer in-person meetings in the Central/Kinsman, Buckeye, and Shaker areas. Additionally, we provide a virtual meeting that is open to all businesses. Join us as you navigate your business journey! Buckeye 11am - 12pm Buckeye Plaza 11461 Buckeye Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Central/Kinsman 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friendly Inn Settlement 2386 Unwin Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Shaker Square 3:30pm - 4:30pm Shaker Square Visitor Center 13206 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 Virtual Meeting 9am - 10am https://f.mtr.cool/uenoxrkwob Go to the link above to join the meeting. For more information, contact LarKesha Burns at 216-353-4135 or [email protected]. #cleveland #buckeye #shakersquare #central #kinsman #smallbusinesses #burtenbellcarr #businessdevelopment
MWOC Community Empowerment Weekly Workshop The Men and Women of Central presents the Community Empowerment Weekly Workshop every Wednesday from 11a.m. to 1p.m. Join them weekly for resources, conversations, activities, special guests and more! This event takes place at the Arbor Park Village Community Room, 3750 Fleming Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105. We hope to see you there! For more information visit mwoc.org.
Food For All Fridays in the Buckeye, Larchmere, Shaker Square, Woodland Hills areas Every Friday from June 21st through November 1st come join us for the Food For All Fridays Market. This market takes place on the corner of E. 126th and Buckingham Ave. from 3:30-5p.m. Come experience cooking demos with local chefs, City Fresh Farm Boxes, food vendors, local gardeners and more! City Fresh offers local, organic produce, flexible week-to-week ordering, tiered pricing based on income and pick up at Buckeye-area Food For All Friday markets. City Fresh offers single or family share orders. Orders placed by 11:59p.m. on Tuesday will be ready for pick up on Friday. Order your share at cityfresh.org, by calling 216-307-1184, or in-person on Friday from 3:30-5p.m. Questions? Want to support? Reach out to Toni Johnson, 216-402-0118.
Merchant Meetings💼 Join us on the 3rd Thursday of every month for an opportunity to network with other business owners in the area, hear experts discuss various economic development opportunities, or share your business needs or concerns. We offer in-person meetings in the Central/Kinsman, Buckeye, and Shaker areas. Additionally, we provide a virtual meeting that is open to all businesses. Join us as you navigate your business journey! Buckeye 11am - 12pm Buckeye Plaza 11461 Buckeye Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Central/Kinsman 1:30pm - 2:30pm Friendly Inn Settlement 2386 Unwin Road Cleveland, OH 44104 Shaker Square 3:30pm - 4:30pm Shaker Square Visitor Center 13206 Shaker Square, Cleveland, OH 44120 Virtual Meeting 9am - 10am https://m.mtrbio.com/eowrcnulcr Go to the link above to join the meeting. For more information, contact LarKesha Burns at 216-353-4135 or [email protected]. #cleveland #buckeye #shakersquare #central #kinsman #smallbusinesses #burtenbellcarr #businessdevelopment
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