Join us for a fun evening of learning how to cook delicious Thai dishes with Chef Wells!
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.
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Woodhill Home for the Holidays: A family event! St. Luke’s Boys and Girls Club, 2705 Martin Luther King Drive. Food, activities, & special giveaways.
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://s.mtrbio.com/ewwneookny 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
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Celebrate with Season’s Greetings at Shaker Square on Saturday, December 7. Festive fun for the whole family awaits from 2-6 PM! Enjoy music, crafts, shopping, and a visit with Santa. Let’s celebrate together, learn more at shakersquare.com/events/ #cleveland #wearebuckeye #shakersquare
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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.
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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.
Celebrate the spirit of the season with free and festive activities!🎄 Saturday, Dec 7th🎅
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3-Day Certification Training at NO COST to You! SIGN UP NOW, SEATS ARE LIMITED. Date: December 9th-11th, 2024 Time: 8:00am-5:00pm Location: 7201 Kinsman Rd. Cleveland, OH 44104 suite 103B Send a message, with your Full name, complete address, Phone number and email address to both emails listed below to receive an application: [email protected] & [email protected]
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://i.mtrbio.com/bdzgjorxqt 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
In celebration of Thanksgiving, our office will be closed on November 28th and 29th. We hope you have a wonderful holiday filled with gratitude, delicious food, and cherished moments with loved ones. We will reopen on December 2nd. Happy Thanksgiving! #Thanksgiving #HolidayHours #OfficeClosed #Gratitude #FamilyTime
