(Cleveland, OH, 7/7/05) – The Cleveland office of CAIR-OHIO recently met with Cuyahoga County Commissioner Tim Hagan to discuss a range of issues concerning the Muslim community. The meeting was part of a broader outreach effort undertaken by CAIR to acquaint area civic leaders and elected officials with the Muslim community. The outreach program, entitled “100VIPs,” is designed to promote interaction among Muslims and various community leaders across Ohio.
CAIR officials highlighted the diversity among Muslims in Cuyahoga County and provided background on the level of professionalism and entrepreneurship among the Muslim population, citing the plethora of doctors, researchers, engineers and Muslim business owners who contribute to economic development in the County.