The Clevelander

The O.H.I.O. fund is driving Ohio's growth with nine bold investments so far, and a 10th on the horizon. 

From real estate to biotech and small businesses, the fund is making a major impact. Modeled after Singapore's Temasek, it's already raised over $125M towards its $500M goal. With an expanding presence in Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati, the fund is accelerating Ohio's economic future.

Learn more at GreaterCLE.com.

A coalition of Ohio’s leading business organizations is backing the effort to bring NASA Headquarters to Ohio, the birthplace of aviation and a national aerospace leader. 

 With assets like NASA Glenn Research Center, a strong aerospace manufacturing base, and top research institutions, Greater Cleveland is ready to support NASA’s missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond.

The numbers are in: Greater Cleveland’s 2024 Annual Report highlights strong business growth, rising incomes, and two years of sub-4% unemployment. Now, we need more people to sustain the momentum.Hear more in Ep. 14 of The Clevelander.

 🔗 View the Full Annual Report:

https://greatercle.com/gcpannualreport2024

Three major expansion projects in health care, air travel, and manufacturing have secured state tax credits, bringing 161 new jobs and $21.6 million in payroll to the region.

🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CYxlrT

National Geographic has named Cleveland as one of the 10 Places Where Families Should Travel in 2025. 🌟

The publication highlights Cleveland’s vibrant arts and culture scene, iconic locations featured in the upcoming Superman film, Cuyahoga Valley National Park’s 50th anniversary, and more.

🔗 Learn more: http://bit.ly/41pTKaW

Cleveland's business confidence is on the rise. 🚀 

A recent GCP survey shows nearly 30% of local business leaders are now active promoters of the region.

Key survey highlights include:

➡️ 12% rise in overall business friendliness
➡️ 9% increase in positivity about business support
➡️ 7% increase in respondents who said Cleveland is a great or good place to grow a business

Each week, we'll explore the top business headlines shaping our region to keep you informed and engaged with regional developments.

This week, we're talking Cleveland's building boom. Downtown's historic Rose Building is poised for a major transformation, and the City of Cleveland processed nearly 15,000 commercial building permits in 2024, totaling a record-breaking $3.11 billion—nearly double 2023’s total and three times the amount seen in 2019. 🏗️

Learn more at GreaterCLE.com.

Each week, we'll explore the top business headlines shaping our region to keep you informed and engaged with regional developments.

This week, we'll look at the record numbers for Hopkins airport, and a major funding win for Cleveland's riverfront revitalization.
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Learn more at GreaterCLE.com.

Each week, we'll explore the top business headlines shaping our region to keep you informed and engaged with regional developments.

This week, we're taking a look at some big sustainability wins in Greater Cleveland.

Learn more at GreaterCLE.com.

For over a century, Cleveland has yearned to reclaim its lakefront. Grand plans—approximately 16 of them—have risen and faded like waves against the shore, each iteration shaping and reshaping the vision for what could be. 

 The story of Cleveland’s lakefront is not one of failure, but of persistence. Today, riding a wave of unprecedented momentum, Cleveland is poised to fulfill its century-long ambition. To appreciate this moment, we reflect on the city’s rich and complex history of lakefront planning—a story of determination, reinvention, and the enduring belief in the transformative power of place.

Learn more about the redevelopment of the lakefront at GreaterCLE.com and ClevelandNorthCoast.com.