Need resources in Cleveland Ohio

I am having a bitch of a time finding some decent resources in this city. Local listings and such just aren't cutting it.

What I need:

Sexually Oriented Business owner - someone who owns a SOB in Cleveland or Lakewood, so we can talk about zoning and code ordinances, additonal registration fees and such, especially when it comes to home-based business.

Attorney - You'd think "First Amendment Attorney" would be easy to find in a phone book? I need someone you can refer for an hour of consulting. I may still consider becoming an LLC.

Photo Studio - I have a feeling my city will give me a lot of grief for trying to hide my secret intentions to shoot nude models regularly in my living room. I'd like to know what a studio rental would cost for once or twice a week shooting. I have my own equipment.

If you guys know anyone in Cleveland, please pass me along to them. Webmaster@rimmates.com or Rocman107@aol.com

I'll be searching Craigslist later today.

Thanks!

One of the top first amendment law firms in the country is located in Cincinnati. They regularly do work for the adult entertainment industry.

http://www.sirkinpinales.com

If they can't help you, perhaps they could refer you to a fellow attorney in Cleveland.

Steve

I'm in Cleveland ... not sure I know the answers to what you need, but can perhaps help out. You heading to the Phoenix forum or no?

Wow Thanks guys!

Citiboyz, I'll let you know since I got a PM from a great source.

Bec, I can't make it to Phoenix. I think it's only a week away. :-(
Right now I am trying to find out the differences between Cleveland and Lakewood. Cleveland seems really laid back and Lakewood is like a prude - go figure even though it has such a high gay population. I was reading things like it costs $575 in Lakewood registration fees just to consider myself a SOB (how funny). I'd like to know how the setup is in Cleveland, and do the lawmaker's keep their noses out of your business or do they oversee things every now and then? I know this is a highly regulated business.

What kind of business do you run? I am gearing up to be a photographer. I ran into a speed bump when I read up on local Lakwood zoning regulations. I might not be able to do the whole home-based business thing if it involves smut. So my camera and lights will probably be traveling with me.

Feel free to email me at Rocman107@aol.com and maybe we can even meet locally sometime. I thought for a while that Ohio was a dry well when it comes to adult, but the companies are slowly showing their heads.

Take care!!

Ricardo

It's been about 6 years since I've been back to Cleveland, but when you take the exit to the airport off of 480, there are like 4 porn retail stores right in that area (I think it's techincally Middleburgh Heights) that you pass by on your way to the airport. Maybe the thing to do is drop in there, ask for the name of the manager or owner, and talk to him/her.

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Wow Thanks guys!

Citiboyz, I'll let you know since I got a PM from a great source.

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Strangely enough, I can give you more "who NOT to see in Cleveland" names. Haha. There are some shady characters there. Excluding Bec, of course. :-)

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Originally Posted by citiboyz

Strangely enough, I can give you more "who NOT to see in Cleveland" names. Haha. There are some shady characters there. Excluding Bec, of course. :-)

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Hhehhe -- good thing you added that!! (you can be so bad at times).

<<<~~ only shady when her transition lenses darken outdoors ...