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Saturday, May 11, 2013

House for Sale Overlooks Golf Course

Home has alder wood cabinetry throughout plus Brazilian cherry floors in the master suite and kitchen.

This four-bedroom, five-and-a-half-bathroom home at 7640 Capilano Dr. has 5,074 square feet and is priced at $899,000. For more details, including how to schedule a private showing, check out the listing on our real estate partner Zillow. Or check out more Solon real estate listings.

Friday, May 10, 2013

Giant Eagle Market District Job Fair Saturday

The company says it seeks to fill 450 jobs for its new Giant Eagle Market District in Solon, which is scheduled to open later this year.

Giant Eagle Market District will host a job fair Saturday at the Solon Community to fill as many as 450 jobs at the new store in Solon. The high-end grocery store is under construction at Solon Village at the corner of SOM Center and Aurora roads. The store is slated to open later this year. The job fair is scheduled from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Saturday at the community center. Positions are for both full and part-time positions for all shifts. No appointments are necessary. Positions being filled include: Pharmacy Techs, Graphic Artists, Catering, Delivery Drivers, Beauty Expert, House Ware Sales, Floral Sales, Bulk and Specialty Food Sales, Children’s Learning and Activity Center, Wine Stewards, Maintenance, Meat Cutters, Bakers, Cake …

Thursday, May 9, 2013

Work For Patch: We're Hiring For Our Sales Team

Patch is seeking a Local Online Sales Account Executive to join our team.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Earth Fare Opens Today In Solon

Earth Fare, a new grocery option focused on natural products, opened this morning at 8 a.m. at the Solon Square Shopping Center on Aurora Road.

Earth Fare is open in Solon. The new grocery option focused on natural products opened this morning at 8 a.m. at the Solon Square Shopping Center on Aurora Road. Earth Fare's philosophy is to prohibit items with high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans-fats), as well as artificial preservatives, sweeteners, flavors or fragrances. Earth Fare’s also doesn't sell meats and dairy containing antibiotics or synthetic growth hormones. The Solon Earth Fare location will offer fresh local and organic fruits and vegetables, full service antibiotic- and hormone- free meat, poultry and seafood departments, a cheese department, an on-site bakery and body and supplement department. The store will also make healthy …

Organizations that Provided Free Tax Help Encouraged to Apply for IRS Grants

Northeast Ohio organizations that have provided free tax preparation and filing services to local taxpayers are encouraged to apply.

Monday, May 6, 2013

Earth Fare in Solon Opening This Week

The natural grocery store will open its new location in Solon on May 8.

Later this week Solon shoppers will get a new grocery option. Earth Fare, a natural-themed grocery store, will open its location at Solon Square Shopping Center on Thursday, May 8. The store is opening in the former location of Stein Mart. Earth Fare offers natural foods and healthy options. From the company's website: What really sets Earth Fare apart from other stores is the list of things we don't offer...like any products containing high fructose corn syrup, trans fats, artificial colors and sweeteners, and synthetic growth hormones in meat and milk. We believe food should be as close to the ground as it gets, and we are proud to read the labels so you don't have to! The store will be the latest new entry to Solon's now growing grocery…

Saturday, May 4, 2013

House for Sale Has First-Floor Master Suite with Fireplace, Luxury Bath

The hearth room features a Brazilian cherry floor and fireplace with an adjacent dinette.

This five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home at 7475 Stockwood Dr. has 4,460 square feet and is priced at $815,000. For more details, including how to schedule a private showing, check out the listing on our real estate partner Zillow. Or check out more Solon real estate listings >>

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Work For Patch: We're Hiring For Our Sales Team

Patch is seeking a Local Online Sales Account Executive to join our team.

Are you born to sell? Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit? Want to join a team that works hard and knows how to have fun? In that case, you may want to work for Patch! We're hiring Local Online Sales Account Executives, so we're looking for a great person with advertising sales experience to join our team! You’ll work closely with our advertisers as their in-town online advertising expert. You’ll know your own Patch platform (and others) backwards and forwards so you can present complete advertising solutions. As the leading local business executive you will attend chamber and trade functions, get involved in community groups, head up charitable efforts, and maintain a highly visible presence in the business community. Combining superior…

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Solon Losing 79 Jobs as Company Phases Out Manufacturing Operation

A total of 241 employees work at Aclara Technologies LLC's Solon office.

On April 17, 241 employees at Aclara Technologies were told 79 people would lose their jobs.  The company is expected to start phasing out its manufacturing operations in October, according to a Crain's Cleveland Business story.  The Solon-based company makes automated meter-reading equipment related to software. Aclara will be done phasing out its manufacturing business by March and plans to keep its office workers employed in the Solon location.  A story that Crain's Cleveland Business published in November 2010 said Aclara had been growing quickly. For the full Crain's report on Acalara, click here. 

Solon Foreclosure Sales In April: How Much Did They Sell For?

10 Solon homes in foreclosure were up for sheriff's sale in April.

10 Solon homes in foreclosure were up for sheriff's sale in April.  Only three of the sales went through, as the others were either withdrawn or the sales were vacated, according to the Cuyahoga County Sheriff's website. Here's the details on each home sale:

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