Dobrodošli
Slovenian
The largest Slovenian population outside Slovenia, and the birthplace of Cleveland-style polka.
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Communities
Cleveland has the largest Slovenian population anywhere outside Slovenia, and it was historically one of the main Croatian and Serbian centres in America. Its West Side and Lakewood also have a significant Albanian community.
Dobrodošli
The largest Slovenian population outside Slovenia, and the birthplace of Cleveland-style polka.
Slovenian business owners in ClevelandDobrodošli
One of the historic Croatian-American centres.
Croatian business owners in ClevelandDobrodošli
A long-established Serbian community with active parishes.
Serbian AmericansMirë se vini
A significant Albanian community in Lakewood and on the West Side.
Albanian AmericansДобре дошли
Ohio's historic Bulgarian communities include Cleveland, Lorain and Toledo.
Bulgarian AmericansGroup ideas
Monthly · in person, rotating Balkan-owned venues, with an online option.
Every two weeks · online. Contractors, electricians, plumbers, truckers.
Monthly · hybrid. Second-generation founders across every community.
Monthly · online. Realtors, lenders, inspectors and insurance agents.
Pitanja i odgovori · FAQ
Probably not yet. Ryfa just launched, so this is your chance to start BABO Cleveland. Create your card, start the group, set the schedule, and invite the owners you know.
Cleveland has Slovenian, Croatian, Serbian, Albanian and Bulgarian communities, among others.
No. Many groups also meet online, so owners from nearby towns can join.
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