CLEVELAND, June 21,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Evergreen Cooperative Laundry
(ECL) is proud to announce the expansion of its facilities in
Cleveland's Glenville
neighborhood, signaling a significant milestone for the company and
the local community. The expansion project includes the acquisition
of eight vacant lots adjacent to the existing facility, in addition
to the construction of a new 5,000 square foot building. This
expansion aims to increase capacity, address parking needs, and
foster job creation in the area.
ECL, a worker-owned company and a key member of the Evergreen
Cooperatives network, has been serving the community since
October 2009. Recognized as the first
commercial-scale LEED Gold certified laundry in Northeast Ohio, ECL has continuously
demonstrated its commitment to sustainability and community
impact.
With the support of the City of
Cleveland's Land Bank, ECL has acquired the necessary space
to accommodate its growing operations. The expansion project will
not only enhance the company's ability to serve its clients,
including healthcare companies under linen supply contracts, but
also create between 10-15 new jobs, with competitive starting wages
and additional benefits.
"As a worker-owned cooperative, ECL is dedicated to creating
quality jobs and empowering its employees," said John McMicken, CEO of Evergreen. "This expansion
represents our continued commitment to fostering economic
opportunity and building a stronger, more vibrant community."
The ceremonial ground-breaking for the expansion project will
take place on June 27, 2024, at
12:00 p.m. at 540 E. 105th St.,
Cleveland, OH 44108. Members of
the press, community leaders, and stakeholders are invited to
attend and celebrate this exciting milestone.
About Evergreen Cooperative Laundry (ECL): ECL, part of the
Evergreen Cooperatives network, is a worker-owned company that
provides seven-day-a-week laundry services to regional healthcare
institutions. Since its inception, ECL has been dedicated to
creating sustainable jobs and fostering community development in
Cleveland and beyond.
About The Evergreen Cooperatives: Launched in 2008 by several
Cleveland-based institutions,
Evergreen is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to creating quality
jobs, vibrant communities, and thriving businesses through employee
ownership. The Fund for Employee Ownership, an Evergreen
initiative, supports local job preservation, wealth building for
employee-owners, and business transitions.
For more information, visit www.evgoh.com.
Contact: info@evgoh.com
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