Articles by Joan Chase

About Joan Chase

Joan Chase is Director of Place and leads DigitalC’s practice focused on placemaking, inclusion, and innovation. Joan has worked in a range of economic development roles including finance, research, business expansion and retention, real estate development, and construction management. She has a degrees in economics and urban studies and has served on non-profit boards dedicated to women’s entrepreneurship, permanent supportive housing, and grassroots grant making.

Cleveland Midtown Tech Hive: Technology & Community

DigitalC aims to begin to address this need by developing the Midtown Tech Hive located at 6815 Euclid Avenue in Cleveland’s Midtown neighborhood. The Midtown Tech Hive will house Cleveland’s first neighborhood innovation space anchored and operated by DigitalC, an organization dedicated to making Cleveland a thriving hub of innovation and digital inclusion. The Hive will provide vibrant workspace, feature robust 18-hour programming, and a commitment to a diverse user base.