Auditorium – This space is not within the FGC facility. It is located in a separate attached building. This will seat 49 respondents. This space does not have one-way viewing. 10 clients are able to view from a closed-circuit television in an attached conference room.
FACILITY DESCRIPTION
In business for more than 50 years, Focus Groups of Cleveland is Greater Cleveland’s largest centrally located, state-of-the-art facility with three large focus group/multi-purpose rooms designed to serve today’s marketing needs. Our extensively experienced staff members specialize in on-site recruiting for consumer, litigation, executive and medical interviews. Our cutting-edge facility houses more than 4,000 square feet of newly remodeled comfort and technology, ideal for conducting focus groups, IDIs, taste tests, mock juries, usability studies and more in a high-end environment.
FACILITY FEATURES
- Free-standing office building with free parking
- Easy access to our second-floor facility with drive-up, walkway access
- Three focus group suites with one-way mirrors, sound-proofing, tiered client viewing and state-of-the-art technology
- Commercial kitchen for product testing and taste tests with viewing access
- Private client entrances
- Client lounges
- Catering available
- On-site gym facilities for clients
- Attractive reception area
- Beautiful courtyard and atrium
- Security-protected environment
- Walking distance from Crowne Plaza
FACILITY DETAILS
Year Established: 1962
Year Facility Built: 1990
Year Remodeled: 2013
Building Type: Office Building
Recruiting: Handled on premises
Memberships: MRA, AMA, QRCA
Distance From Airport: 12 Miles
Travel Time to Airport: 15 Minutes
Distance from Downtown: 10 Miles
Travel Time to Downtown: 15 Minutes
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CONTACT
April Morris
President
Focus Groups of Cleveland
2 Summit Park Drive, Suite 225
Independence, Ohio 44131 (Suburb of Cleveland)
Telephone: (216) 901-8075
Fax: (216) 674-5574
Email: morris@focusgroupsofcleveland.com
TECHNOLOGIES
Focus Groups of Cleveland provides the following professional AV services for on and off-site projects:
- State-of-the-art digital audio/video recording
- High-definition TVs with plasma/LCD flat screens in all rooms with multi-room viewing
- ELMO
- Video projectors, DVD players, visual presenters and custom A/V configurations
- Laptops. PCs/Macs, office equipment (copier, fax, etc.)
- Multiple high-speed wired connections in every room
- High-speed broadband wireless throughout the facility
- Closed circuit TV and recording for off-site groups
- Professional A/V support and videography on and off-site
- Audio/Video streaming for off-site projects
- FocusVision available for off-site projects
- In-house Webcasting utilizing FocusVision
- Web/Video conferencing
- Client-controlled audio and lighting
FOCUS SUITES
FOCUS SUITE #1
The Respondent Room is ideal for a focus groups of 12 or less, IDIs or a mock jury break out.
- Adjacent plush Lounge with PC, printer, seating for 6
- Respondent Room Dimensions: 17’ X 17’
- Respondent Room Capacity/Seats: 12
- Observation Room for Clients Dimensions: 14’ X 18’
- Observation Room for Clients Capacity: 10 to 12
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FOCUS SUITE #2
The Respondent Room is ideal for a focus groups of 12 or less, IDIs or a mock jury break out focus suite.
- Respondent Room Dimensions: 15’ X 15’
- Respondent Room Capacity/Seats: 10 to 12
- Observation Room for Clients Dimensions: 13’ X 14’
- Observation Room for Clients Capacity: 8 to 10
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FOCUS SUITE #3
The multi purpose respondent room is ideal for focus groups of 12+, IDIs, taste tests, usability labs, and mock jury presentations.
- Attached plush lounge with PC, printer, seating for 8
- Respondent Room Dimensions: 22’ X 22’
- Respondent Room Capacity/Seats: 40
- Observation Room for Clients Dimensions: 14’ X 15’
- Observation Room for Clients Capacity: 20+
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* Audio visual equipment in all suites are always secure and only set up with client approval. ** Large LCD TVs in all focus suites.
SPECIAL SERVICES
- Early morning start time, if necessary
- Open 7 days a week for juries or interviews
- Food service (able to cater to special dietary needs)
- Separate thermostat controls for climate control
- Nearby free parking
- Concierge
- Transportation services
TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF COMFORTABLE, CONVENIENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Within 12 miles of Focus Groups of Cleveland, you will find a wide range of overnight accommodations. We typically first recommend the Crowne Plaza & Conference Center, since it is right next door to our facility, and our negotiated special rates are $89 for a standard room or $109 for the Fifth Floor Club Level. Crowne Plaza’s complimentary shuttle picks up and drops off guests at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, and a complimentary shuttle to and from our facility is also available (times must be scheduled with the front desk). The hotel’s guest services include:
- 24-Hour Business Center
- 24-Hour Exercise Facility
- Indoor Pool/Jacuzzi
- Complimentary Local Calls
- Concierge and Bellman Services
If you prefer to stay elsewhere, however, we’ve provided a comprehensive list of hotels within our facility’s immediate facility, as well as hotels in downtown Cleveland and near the airport.
HOTELS NEAR FOCUS GROUPS OF CLEVELAND
Miles From FGOC | Hotel, Address & Phone Number | Conference Rooms | Shuttle To & From the Airport | Drop Off/Pick Up (5 Mile Radius) |
0.1 | Crowne Plaza & Conference Center (4-Star Hotel) 5300 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 (216) 524-0700 (ask for FGoC corporate rate.) |
Yes | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Call when you arrive. |
Yes |
0.2 | Hampton Inn Suites 6020 Jefferson Dr., Independence, OH 44131 (216) 520-2020 |
No | No | No |
0.3 | Residence Inn by Marriott 5101 West Creek Rd., Independence, OH 44131 (216) 520-1450 |
No | No | No |
0.3 | Courtyard by Marriott 5051 West Creek Rd., Independence, OH 44131 (216) 901-9988 |
No | No | No |
0.3 | Hyatt Place Cleveland/Independence 6025 Jefferson Dr., Independence, OH 44131 (216) 328-1060 |
No | Yes | Yes |
0.5 | Red Roof Inn 6020 Quarry Lane, Independence, OH 44131 (216) 447-0030 |
No | No | No |
0.5 | Holiday Inn 6001 Rockside Rd., Independence, OH 44131 (216) 524-8050 or (800) 465-4329 (Ask for the FGoC corporate rate.) |
Yes | Yes complimentary |
Yes |
0.6 | La Quinta Inns & Suites 6161 Quarry Lane, Independence, OH 44131 (216) 447-1133 |
No | No | No |
0.6 | DoubleTree by Hilton 6200 Quarry Lane, Independence, OH 44131 (216) 447-1300 or (800) 445-8667 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
0.9 | Embassy Suites Hotel 5800 Rockside Wood Blvd. Independence, OH 44131 (216) 986-9900 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
HOTELS IN DOWNTOWN CLEVELAND AREA
Miles From FGOC | Hotel, Address & Phone Number | Conference Rooms | Shuttle To & From the Airport | Drop Off/Pick Up (5 Mile Radius) |
7.3 | Comfort Inn Downtown 1800 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 861-0001 |
No | Yes $35 each way |
Yes |
7.3 | Marriott Residence Inn 527 Prospect Ave. E., Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 443-9043 |
No | No | Yes |
7.3 | Wyndham Hotel Playhouse Square 1260 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 615-7500 or (800) 996-3426 |
No | No | No |
7.3 | Ritz-Carlton Hotel (5-Star Hotel) 1515 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 623-1300 or (800) 241-3333 |
Yes | No | No |
7.3 | Hilton Garden Inn 1100 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 658-6400 |
Yes | No | No |
7.4 | Renaissance (4-Star Hotel) 24 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113 (216) 696-5600 or (800) 696-6898 |
Yes | No | No |
7.4 | Hyatt Regency Cleveland At the Arcade 420 Superior Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 575-1234 or (800) 233-1234 (Ask for the FGoC corporate rate.) |
Yes | No | No |
7.5 | Marriott Cleveland at Key Center (4-Star Hotel) 127 Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 696-9200 |
Yes | No | No |
7.6 | Intercontinental Hotel Conference Center 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44106 (216) 707-4300 |
Yes | No | No |
7.7 | Crowne Plaza Cleveland City Center (4-Star Hotel) 777 Saint Clair Ave. NE, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 771-5600 or (800) 321-1090 |
No | No | Yes |
9.1 | Embassy Suites Hotel 1701 East 12th Street, Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 523-8000 |
Yes | No | No |
HOTELS NEAR AIRPORT
Miles From FGOC | Hotel, Address & Phone Number | Conference Rooms | Shuttle To & From the Airport | Drop Off/Pick Up (5 Mile Radius) |
12 | Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Airport 4900 Emerald Court SW, Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 898-1898 |
No | Yes | Yes |
12 | Sheraton Airport Hotel 5300 Riverside, Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 267-1500 |
Yes | Yes | Yes |
12 | Cleveland Airport Marriott 4277 West 150th St., Cleveland, OH 44135 (216) 252-5333 |
Yes | Yes | No |
WHERE TO EAT IN INDEPENDENCE
From fast food to fine dining, favorite chain restaurants to one-of-a-kind local establishments, you’ll find a full array of eateries conveniently located within a few minutes of Focus Groups of Cleveland. Below are some of your menu options.
Aladdin’s Eatery
6901 Rockside Road
216-642-7550
Applebee’s
4191 Rockside Road
216-328-0376
Bob Evans
5980 Rockside Road
216-524-9696
Bonefish Grill
6150 Rockside Place
216-520-2606
China King
7087 Brecksville Road
216-328-0983
Chipotle’s Mexican Restaurant
6901 Rockside Road
216-986-0551
Delmonico’s
6001 Quarry Lane
216-573-1991
Denny’s
6100 Rockside Road
216-524-7088
DiBella’s Old Fashioned Submarines
6708 Rockside Road
216-525-0180
Hibachi Japanese Steakhouse
6901 Rockside Road
216-520-0433
Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
6800 Rockside Road
216-643-9900
LongHorn Steakhouse
4171 Rockside Road
216-642-8700
Mad Tex
6901 Rockside Road
216-524-7837
Mavis Winkle’s Irish Pub
5005 Rockside Road
216-525-0770
Melt Bar & Grilled
6700 Rockside Road
216-520-1415
Outback Steakhouse
6100 Rockside Place
216-520-3544
Panera Bread
6720 Rockside Road
216-447-3090
Potbelly Sandwich Shop
6901 Rockside Road
216-264-2730
Red Robin
6750 Rockside Road
216-642-0881
Romito’s Pizza
6474 Brecksville Road
216-524-8858
Shula’s Steak House II
6200 Quarry Lane
216-901-7852
Starbucks Coffee
6901 Rockside Road
216-642-0839
Summit Restaurant & Deli
2 Summit Park Drive
216-642-3050
Thai Gourmet
6901 Rockside Road
216-328-1123
Wasabi
4181 Rockside Road
216-901-8866
Winking Lizard Tavern
6111 Quarry Lane
216-424-2226
Zoup Fresh Soup
6901 Rockside Road
216-328-9300
DIRECTIONS TO FOCUS GROUPS OF CLEVELAND
Cleveland is divided between the east and west side, with Focus Groups of Cleveland being in the middle in Independence. We are the largest, centrally located focus group facility in northeastern Ohio off of two major freeways (I480 and I77) making us only 10-15 minutes from the airport and within 20 -25 minutes to all suburbs. Our location is convenient for all Clevelanders to find, allowing us to achieve consistently high show rates. Parking is always complimentary.
Mailing Address
2 Summit Park Drive, Suite 225
Independence, OH 44131
1. Take I-480 East (from Airport) or West to Exit 20A (I-77 South-Akron).
2. Take I-77 South to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
3. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
4. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
*** Traveling from the airport to our facility in rush hour traffic takes approximately 20 minutes.
1. Take E. 9th Street to I-77 South (entrance ramp is after “The PROGRESSIVE Field” — Cleveland Indians baseball field).
2. Take I-77 South to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
3. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
4. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
1. Take I-77 North to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
2. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
3. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
1. Take I-71 North to the I-127 North Interchange.
2. Take I-127 North to the I-77 North (Cleveland) Interchange.
3. Take I-77 North to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
4. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
5. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
1. Take I-71 North to the I-480 East (Youngstown) Interchange.
2. Take I-480 East to Exit 20A (I-77 South-Akron).
3. Take I-77 South to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
4. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
5. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
1. Take I-247 South to the I-480 West (Toledo) Interchange.
2. Take I-480 West to Exit 20A (I-77 South-Akron).
3. Take I-77 South to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
4. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
5. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
1. Take Exit 9A (I-480 East).
2. Take I-480 East to Exit 20A (I-77 South-Akron).
3. Take I-77 South to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
4. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
5. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).
1. Take exit 11 (Ohio State Route 21 North).
2. Travel North on Route 21 for about 3 miles to Miller Road.
3. Take a left on Miller Road to get to I-77 North.
4. Take I-77 North to Exit 155 (Rockside Road/Independence/Seven Hills), and get into the far right lane.
5. Turn right (West) onto Rockside Road, and go to the first traffic light (far left lane).
6. Turn left (South) onto Summit Park Dr. Follow the drive up to the stop sign. *We are Building 2 (behind the stop sign).