2013 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Economic development is a broad and multifaceted discipline encompassing
acceleration, education, mentorship and other development initiatives. Accelerate the Pace of Innovation
Lake Attract New Businesses Support Regional Growth
Develop Business Statewide
please contact the representatives listed below.
Optimize Regional Marketing Regional Marketing Alliance of Northeast Ohio
ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS REPORT
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP The Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise and resources to create attractive business conditions that create jobs, grow investment and improve the region’s economic prosperity. gcpartnership.com JUMPSTART JumpStart Inc. strengthens economic vitality by helping to realize entrepreneurial potential. jumpstartinc.org Twitter: @jumpstartInc
Stark Development Board
Aram Nerpouni
Stephen L. Paquette
216-658-3975
330-453-5900
anerpouni@bioenterprise.com
steve@starkcoohio.com
bioenterprise.com
starkcoohio.com
Greater Akron Chamber
Team Lorain County
Daniel C. Colantone
Chris Kish
330-237-1212
440-328-2562
colantone@greaterakronchamber.org
ckish@teamloraincounty.com
greaterakronchamber.org
teamloraincounty.com
Summit
Huron
Medina
YOUNGSTOWN
AKRON
Richland
Ashland
MANSFIELD
Wayne
Mahoning
CANTON Stark
Columbiana
18 Counties of Northeast Ohio ASHLAND ASHTABULA COLUMBIANA CUYAHOGA ERIE GEAUGA HURON LAKE LORAIN MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE RICHLAND STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL TUSCARAWAS WAYNE
GREATER AKRON CHAMBER The Greater Akron Chamber attracts, retains and creates jobs by promoting the assets of Greater Akron. Its economic development team works directly with companies to increase business investment in the area. greaterakronchamber.org
BioEnterprise
REGIONAL MARKETING ALLIANCE The Regional Marketing Alliance of Northeast Ohio is the governing body of the Cleveland Plus campaign, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Northeast Ohio’s first and only regional marketing initiative. clevelandplus.com STARK DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Stark Development Board retains, expands and attracts business investment in Stark County. The Board provides financing through federal and state programs, location and building searches, government relations coordination, economic development incentive packaging and infrastructure planning. starkcoohio.com
Tuscarawas
POWERING PROGRESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO
Primary Funding: Businesses, Foundations, State of Ohio
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Team NEO
PARTICIPATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Joseph D. Roman
Thomas A. Waltermire
216-592-2341
216-363-5425
Data included in the Business Attraction and Business Growth and Development sections of this report were submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO, MAGNET and the following economic development organizations:
jroman@gcpartnership.com
twaltermire@teamneo.org
gcpartnership.com
clevelandplusbusiness.com
JumpStart
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Ashland Area Council for Economic Development
Ray Leach
Thomas M. Humphries
216-363-3400
330-744-2131
ray.leach@jumpstartinc.org
tom@regionalchamber.com
jumpstartinc.org
regionalchamber.com
MAGNET
Special thanks to the Fund for Our
Daniel E. Berry
Economic Future (the Fund) for supplying
216-432-5301
data for this report. The Fund is a philanthropic
dan.berry@magnetwork.org
collaboration committed to advancing and sus-
manufacturingsuccess.org
taining a long-term economic competitiveness
Columbiana County Port Authority Erie County Economic Development Corporation Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. Greater Akron Chamber
TEAM LORAIN COUNTY Team Lorain County (TLC) is a private/public economic development partnership dedicated to increasing business investment in Lorain County. TLC works to recruit new employers and facilitate the expansion of its existing employment base. teamloraincounty.com
Greater Cleveland Partnership Growth Partnership for Ashtabula Huron County Development Council Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority
strategy for the people of Northeast Ohio. As
and compiles data pertaining to jobs added,
Portage Development Board
216-363-6877
payroll added and capital attracted by many
MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network) The mission of MAGNET is to support, educate and champion manufacturing in Northeast Ohio with the goal of transforming the region’s economy into a powerful, global player. manufacturingsuccess.org
Richland Community Development Group
rbagley@nortech.org
of the economic development organizations
nortech.org
in this report. Questions and comments should
NORTECH NorTech is a technology-focused organization that strengthens Northeast Ohio’s economic vitality by accelerating the pace of innovation in the region’s emerging industries, including advanced energy, flexible electronics and water technologies. nortech.org Twitter: @NorTech
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN REGIONAL CHAMBER The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is the single point of contact for business-related services. It assists companies by providing strategic information, identifying available buildings or land sites and securing state and local incentives. regionalchamber.com
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
216-363-5417
Wayne Economic Development Council
rbatyko@clevelandplus.com
Stark Development Board, Inc.
or epacetti@thefundneo.org.
Rick Batyko
clevelandplus.com
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Team Lorain County
26,$03962,383
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Rebecca O. Bagley
TEAM NEO Team NEO advances Northeast Ohio’s economy by marketing the region’s assets, attracting new businesses, building collaboration among economic development organizations and linking the region to the state and JobsOhio. clevelandplusbusiness.com Twitter: @TeamNEO
CA
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Geauga
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Cuyahoga
Lorain
GOAL: Accelerate NEO Economic Growth
LORAIN Erie
$1,
Retain/Grow our Largest Industry (Manufacturing)
BIOENTERPRISE BioEnterprise is a business formation, recruitment and acceleration initiative designed to grow healthcare companies and commercialize bioscience technologies. bioenterprise.com
For more information about the organizations featured in this report,
Ashtabula
$1,
Accelerate Northeast Ohio Bioscience Innovation and Commercialization
and startup, domestic and international – through investment, incubation,
$$11,
teamwork
proactively supports every kind of business – large and small, established
2013 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
$1,
collaboration and
public and private sectors. Our robust economic development ecosystem
2013 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
Economic development is a broad and multifaceted discipline encompassing
acceleration, education, mentorship and other development initiatives. Accelerate the Pace of Innovation
Lake Attract New Businesses Support Regional Growth
Develop Business Statewide
please contact the representatives listed below.
Optimize Regional Marketing Regional Marketing Alliance of Northeast Ohio
ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS REPORT
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP The Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise and resources to create attractive business conditions that create jobs, grow investment and improve the region’s economic prosperity. gcpartnership.com JUMPSTART JumpStart Inc. strengthens economic vitality by helping to realize entrepreneurial potential. jumpstartinc.org Twitter: @jumpstartInc
Stark Development Board
Aram Nerpouni
Stephen L. Paquette
216-658-3975
330-453-5900
anerpouni@bioenterprise.com
steve@starkcoohio.com
bioenterprise.com
starkcoohio.com
Greater Akron Chamber
Team Lorain County
Daniel C. Colantone
Chris Kish
330-237-1212
440-328-2562
colantone@greaterakronchamber.org
ckish@teamloraincounty.com
greaterakronchamber.org
teamloraincounty.com
Summit
Huron
Medina
YOUNGSTOWN
AKRON
Richland
Ashland
MANSFIELD
Wayne
Mahoning
CANTON Stark
Columbiana
18 Counties of Northeast Ohio ASHLAND ASHTABULA COLUMBIANA CUYAHOGA ERIE GEAUGA HURON LAKE LORAIN MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE RICHLAND STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL TUSCARAWAS WAYNE
GREATER AKRON CHAMBER The Greater Akron Chamber attracts, retains and creates jobs by promoting the assets of Greater Akron. Its economic development team works directly with companies to increase business investment in the area. greaterakronchamber.org
BioEnterprise
REGIONAL MARKETING ALLIANCE The Regional Marketing Alliance of Northeast Ohio is the governing body of the Cleveland Plus campaign, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Northeast Ohio’s first and only regional marketing initiative. clevelandplus.com STARK DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Stark Development Board retains, expands and attracts business investment in Stark County. The Board provides financing through federal and state programs, location and building searches, government relations coordination, economic development incentive packaging and infrastructure planning. starkcoohio.com
Tuscarawas
POWERING PROGRESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO
Primary Funding: Businesses, Foundations, State of Ohio
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Team NEO
PARTICIPATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Joseph D. Roman
Thomas A. Waltermire
216-592-2341
216-363-5425
Data included in the Business Attraction and Business Growth and Development sections of this report were submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO, MAGNET and the following economic development organizations:
jroman@gcpartnership.com
twaltermire@teamneo.org
gcpartnership.com
clevelandplusbusiness.com
JumpStart
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Ashland Area Council for Economic Development
Ray Leach
Thomas M. Humphries
216-363-3400
330-744-2131
ray.leach@jumpstartinc.org
tom@regionalchamber.com
jumpstartinc.org
regionalchamber.com
MAGNET
Special thanks to the Fund for Our
Daniel E. Berry
Economic Future (the Fund) for supplying
216-432-5301
data for this report. The Fund is a philanthropic
dan.berry@magnetwork.org
collaboration committed to advancing and sus-
manufacturingsuccess.org
taining a long-term economic competitiveness
Columbiana County Port Authority Erie County Economic Development Corporation Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. Greater Akron Chamber
TEAM LORAIN COUNTY Team Lorain County (TLC) is a private/public economic development partnership dedicated to increasing business investment in Lorain County. TLC works to recruit new employers and facilitate the expansion of its existing employment base. teamloraincounty.com
Greater Cleveland Partnership Growth Partnership for Ashtabula Huron County Development Council Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority
strategy for the people of Northeast Ohio. As
and compiles data pertaining to jobs added,
Portage Development Board
216-363-6877
payroll added and capital attracted by many
MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network) The mission of MAGNET is to support, educate and champion manufacturing in Northeast Ohio with the goal of transforming the region’s economy into a powerful, global player. manufacturingsuccess.org
Richland Community Development Group
rbagley@nortech.org
of the economic development organizations
nortech.org
in this report. Questions and comments should
NORTECH NorTech is a technology-focused organization that strengthens Northeast Ohio’s economic vitality by accelerating the pace of innovation in the region’s emerging industries, including advanced energy, flexible electronics and water technologies. nortech.org Twitter: @NorTech
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN REGIONAL CHAMBER The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is the single point of contact for business-related services. It assists companies by providing strategic information, identifying available buildings or land sites and securing state and local incentives. regionalchamber.com
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
216-363-5417
Wayne Economic Development Council
rbatyko@clevelandplus.com
Stark Development Board, Inc.
or epacetti@thefundneo.org.
Rick Batyko
clevelandplus.com
6,63IL1LIO 75 2 B ,
PAY ROLL
J O BJ O S BS
wireless light fixture
6,383
alternate idea
6,631, 75
8
1 44
1,895, 65
35
$3
A L TA M M I NLV EI N S TV E S T
PI IT
Tuscarawas Community Improvement Corporation
be directed to Emily Garr Pacetti 216-456-9803
Regional Marketing Alliance
1B,I8L9L5IO, 6.25
CAP
Team Lorain County
26,$03962,383
N 1 44
Rebecca O. Bagley
TEAM NEO Team NEO advances Northeast Ohio’s economy by marketing the region’s assets, attracting new businesses, building collaboration among economic development organizations and linking the region to the state and JobsOhio. clevelandplusbusiness.com Twitter: @TeamNEO
CA
part of its work, the Fund coordinates, collects
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Geauga
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CLEVELAND
Cuyahoga
Lorain
GOAL: Accelerate NEO Economic Growth
LORAIN Erie
$1,
Retain/Grow our Largest Industry (Manufacturing)
BIOENTERPRISE BioEnterprise is a business formation, recruitment and acceleration initiative designed to grow healthcare companies and commercialize bioscience technologies. bioenterprise.com
For more information about the organizations featured in this report,
Ashtabula
$1,
Accelerate Northeast Ohio Bioscience Innovation and Commercialization
and startup, domestic and international – through investment, incubation,
$$11,
teamwork
proactively supports every kind of business – large and small, established
2013 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
$1,
collaboration and
public and private sectors. Our robust economic development ecosystem
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M
Domestic 47
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $99.4M $99.4M
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
Domestic 47
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
International International 24 24
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IMPACT
Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $526.1M $526.1M
International International 46 46
Domestic 81
Domestic 81
JOBS 2,994
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data reported by
Business Attraction
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Online shift scheduling and employee communications software company OnShift announced a strategic partnership with long-term care/senior living electronic health record solution, MDI Achieve,
helpful suppliers that participated in the 2012 LTC and Senior
submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO and economic development
this year, start selling them. The company plans to add about 30
Living LINK Conference.
organizations in 18 counties across Northeast Ohio.
jobs to an existing 49 positions. The company’s CermaClad™
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up with orders. The company’s annual growth rate has exceeded
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8th-fastest growing healthcare-related company in the 2013 Inc.
The company’s catalytic heat-exchanging materials and catalyst
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named the 96th-fastest growing company in the country and the
become better equipped to handle demand for its catalytic products.
grand opening of its Euclid plant, which is allowing the metal
*Jobs stabilized by investments and company growth.
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The prior-authorization software company CoverMyMeds was
and innovation center, which is helping the cleantech company
The Cleveland-based company also earned an Elite Supplier
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Garrettsville-based Catacel opened its new, state-of-the-art plant
and formed a partnership with Prestige Healthcare Management.
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grantees for the calendar year 2013.
MesoCoat—which was ranked the #15 fastest-growing manufac-
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$222 MILLION
50% over the past three years and Catacel believes the new plant
Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $526.1M $526.1M
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Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data
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organizations in 18 counties across Northeast Ohio.
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Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data reported by
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$245 MILLION
grantees for the calendar year 2013.
Technology, Innovation and Commercialization
Legacy Measurement Solutions, Inc. of Addison, Texas, chose to
Six C Fabrication, Inc. is investing $2.1 million in a manufacturing
H.J. Heinz Co. announced the expansion of its frozen food opera-
Involta, LLC is expanding its world-class data center in Akron. The
locate its newest $5.6 million, nearly 73,000-square-foot manu-
plant in Portage County where it will produce piping and structural
tion in Massillon. The $28 million expansion will create 249 jobs
original investment of nearly $17 million included a 5,000 square
facturing operation in Trumbull County. The plant will employ 150
steel equipment for the Utica Shale drilling industry, creating 250
and retain 450 jobs. Massillon competed with other Heinz facilities
foot data center floor infrastructure and a 2.5MW onsite utility
A collaboration between The Timken Company and Stark State
Kent Displays Inc. (KDI) is a leading manufacturer of self-powered
people who will assist customers with their needs in the Marcellus
jobs and adding $14 million in payroll.
substation. The second phase will create a 5,000-square-foot data
College has produced the Technology and Test Center, the first
liquid crystal displays that has sold millions of its Boogie Board
center floor. The infrastructure investment for operational equip-
testing facility of its kind in the Americas. The $14 million center,
writing tablets. The success of the Boogie Board has led to an
ment is approximately $4 million.
housed in an 18,000-square-foot facility located on Stark State
average annual growth of 40% at KDI since 2009. In response, the
College’s North Campus, tests ultra-large bearings systems such as
company installed a second roll-to-roll production line at its head-
This will include offices, meeting rooms and engineering work
Republic Steel began melting metal with its new electric arc
quarters this year, just in time for the launch of its new product,
space to accommodate the addition of 30 jobs, with a payroll of
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those found in large multi-megawatt wind turbines.
and Utica shale plays.
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Nestlé USA announced plans to relocate the headquarters of its
in Florida, California, Iowa and South Carolina for the project.
in Solon. This brings 250 new jobs and an incremental payroll of
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems announced a 12,000-square-foot, $2 million expansion of its facility in Canton.
$2.1 million, in its engineering design division. Vitamix increased production from 4,000 to 5,000 units a day
GE Oil and Gas was attracted to Mills Business Park in Canton.
2013 Highlights
and improved on-time product delivery from 75 to 94 percent to
Constant Aviation, a Cleveland-based company that specializes in
meet the 50% percent increase per year demand for its high-end
airframe maintenance, chose to consolidate four locations into a
blending and mixing products. To accommodate this growth,
state-of-the-art headquarters in Cleveland despite other attractive
Vitamix announced plans to lease a 175,000-square-foot facility
incentive offerings from Alabama and Nevada. This project creates
in Strongsville and hire 100 new employees.
300 jobs and has a total investment of $20 million.
The company is involved in advanced technology equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. It is investing $4.87 million, which includes a 24,000-square-foot facility, and expects to create 35 new jobs with a $2.5 million payroll.
• Almost 70 articles or blogs in target national media outlets • Social and electronic media linking 40,000 followers to articles and regional news • Familiarization tour exposing six site selectors and
Stow-based Trilogy created 45 jobs and achieved $16 million in
content for the healthcare industry, is developing a new interna-
capital markets professionals to Northeast Ohio
new sales in 2013 with a system that allows large Class 8 trucks
tional line of business at its headquarters in Summit County. The
• Four quarterly reports on regional economy sent to
Lexi-Comp, Inc., a leading provider of drug information and clinical
expansion will add 30 jobs with $2.7 million in payroll and a capital investment of $2.2 million.
2,000 site selectors • Hundreds of companies linked to talent recruitment site
to utilize compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel. Using clean CNG instead of diesel fuel helps to lessen America’s dependence on foreign oil, lowers transportation costs and reduces harmful diesel emissions.
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one million tons of steel annually.
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Ohio Star Forge in Champion Township broke ground on a $20 million expansion. The steel conglomerate, which produces forgings for the auto and fastener industries, considered expanding in Japan but ultimately chose to grow in Trumbull County.
Siemens Healthcare, one of the world’s largest trendsetters and
the Boogie Board Sync.
suppliers to the healthcare industry, is relocating its Central Zone
Arteriocyte, a Cleveland clinical stage biotechnology company
headquarters from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. The territory includes
located in the Health-Tech Corridor, won a Biomedical Advanced
Southern NJ and Minnesota and is responsible for 25% of all US
Research and Development Authority (BARDA) contract valued at
revenues. This will be the first physical facility of Siemens Medical
up to $101 million. The company will use the funding to continue
in Ohio.
developing the Magellan Bio-Bandage, a wound-healing technology.
Cleveland Whiskey, LLC uses a patent pending pressuring-aging™
Vadxx Energy bought five acres of city-owned land in Akron to
technology to greatly accelerate the aging of whiskey. The high-tech
build its first commercial-scale plant. The 20,000-square-foot
approach arrives as traditional producers can’t meet surging global
facility, which is scheduled to come online in 2015, will recycle
demand. Cleveland Whiskey now distributes in three states and will
almost 60 tons of waste plastics per day into low-sulfur crude oil
expand in 2014. Since launching sales on March 1, 2013, more
and diesel additives. Vadxx secured funding from Liberation Capital
than 50,000 bottles have been sold.
and awarded a $15 million contract to Rockwell Automation to be
Lumitex, a designer and manufacturer of lighting applications for electronics backlighting and medical devices, opened a new, automated manufacturing facility in Strongsville this year. The company employs about 150 people in Northeast Ohio.
the procurement and construction contractor and manufacture and commission the plant.
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M
Domestic 47
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $99.4M $99.4M
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
Domestic 47
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International International 24 24
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IMPACT
Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $526.1M $526.1M
International International 46 46
Domestic 81
Domestic 81
JOBS 2,994
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data reported by
Business Attraction
Business Growth and Development YEAR-END PIPELINE
105 ACT IVE BU SI
Online shift scheduling and employee communications software company OnShift announced a strategic partnership with long-term care/senior living electronic health record solution, MDI Achieve,
helpful suppliers that participated in the 2012 LTC and Senior
submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO and economic development
this year, start selling them. The company plans to add about 30
Living LINK Conference.
organizations in 18 counties across Northeast Ohio.
jobs to an existing 49 positions. The company’s CermaClad™
7 5
PIPELINE: TOP ACTIVE PROJECT LEAD SOURCES
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company for the launch of its prior authorization solution.
up with orders. The company’s annual growth rate has exceeded
pipes also won the Pipeline Industries Guild’s “Subsea Pipeline Technology of the Year” award.
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supports are so in demand that it had to add more shifts to keep
distinction, an award given to the top 25% most innovative and
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5000. Managed Health Care Associates also partnered with the
cladding company to test its technology on larger pipes and, later
Based on location of parent company
TS JECTS JEC PRO O
1,3 69 NE
8th-fastest growing healthcare-related company in the 2013 Inc.
The company’s catalytic heat-exchanging materials and catalyst
will enable it to grow “tenfold and beyond” in coming years.
Domestic 81
T EN M
1,3 69 NE
JECTS PRO
named the 96th-fastest growing company in the country and the
become better equipped to handle demand for its catalytic products.
grand opening of its Euclid plant, which is allowing the metal
*Jobs stabilized by investments and company growth.
BS JO
2
The prior-authorization software company CoverMyMeds was
and innovation center, which is helping the cleantech company
The Cleveland-based company also earned an Elite Supplier
EW
10
Garrettsville-based Catacel opened its new, state-of-the-art plant
and formed a partnership with Prestige Healthcare Management.
BS JO
14
$217 MILLION
turing company in the U.S. on the 2013 Inc. 5000 list—held the
EW
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reported by grantees for the calendar year 2013. Additional data
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Company Inquiry Consultant Referral Business Attraction Outreach Trade Show
CAPITAL ATTRACTED
grantees for the calendar year 2013.
MesoCoat—which was ranked the #15 fastest-growing manufac-
N NTIO TIO ASTIT ASTIT RACETSSBU RAN N CTPI ESSBU PR SINIVE SINIVEION RON U U B ACTIVE B T T PIPELINE:E TOP PROJECT LEAD SOURCES P P R R V VE
JOBS*
8 6 6
D INE TA RE
13 12 11
24
International International 24 24
$222 MILLION
50% over the past three years and Catacel believes the new plant
Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $526.1M $526.1M
ESS ATTRAC ESS ATTRAC
1,3 37
JOBS*
Advanced Manufacturing BioHealth Polymers & Chemicals Automotive Energy Food Sciences & Agriculture Information Services & Software Aerospace & Aviation
W
1,3 37
D INE TA RE
W PIPELINE: TOP ACTIVE PROJECT CLUSTERS
BS JO
$1.4 BILLION
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data
Based on location of parent company
organizations in 18 counties across Northeast Ohio.
BS JO
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New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
JECTS PRO
competing location.
$704 MILLION
N
T EN M
of an existing business chose Northeast Ohio over a
submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO and economic development
International International 46 46
PAYROLL
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
TH AND D TH AND DE VE VE ROW ROEW LO LO SG SG S S P P NE NE
BS JO
reported by grantees for the calendar year 2013. Additional data
Domestic 47
5,3 70
EW
*Jobs that were stabilized when another operation
JOBS 19,747
BS* 5,3 70 JO N ED
BS JO
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data
Domestic 47
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$183 MILLION
SS ATTRAICNTESS ATTRACT SINE S ION ION BU BU PR PR E V VE I I T T
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CAPITAL INVESTMENT
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $99.4M $99.4M
JOBS*
$185 MILLION
1,3 37
JOBS*
PAYROLL
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M
1,3 37
D INE TA RE
JOBS 2,706
W
BS JO
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BS JO
D INE TA RE
1,3 69 NE
BUSINESS ATTRACTION IMPACT
Entrepreneurship
YEAR-END PIPELINE
PAYROLL
TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION IMPACT JOBS 644
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data reported by
PAYROLL
$43 MILLION
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$245 MILLION
grantees for the calendar year 2013.
Technology, Innovation and Commercialization
Legacy Measurement Solutions, Inc. of Addison, Texas, chose to
Six C Fabrication, Inc. is investing $2.1 million in a manufacturing
H.J. Heinz Co. announced the expansion of its frozen food opera-
Involta, LLC is expanding its world-class data center in Akron. The
locate its newest $5.6 million, nearly 73,000-square-foot manu-
plant in Portage County where it will produce piping and structural
tion in Massillon. The $28 million expansion will create 249 jobs
original investment of nearly $17 million included a 5,000 square
facturing operation in Trumbull County. The plant will employ 150
steel equipment for the Utica Shale drilling industry, creating 250
and retain 450 jobs. Massillon competed with other Heinz facilities
foot data center floor infrastructure and a 2.5MW onsite utility
A collaboration between The Timken Company and Stark State
Kent Displays Inc. (KDI) is a leading manufacturer of self-powered
people who will assist customers with their needs in the Marcellus
jobs and adding $14 million in payroll.
substation. The second phase will create a 5,000-square-foot data
College has produced the Technology and Test Center, the first
liquid crystal displays that has sold millions of its Boogie Board
center floor. The infrastructure investment for operational equip-
testing facility of its kind in the Americas. The $14 million center,
writing tablets. The success of the Boogie Board has led to an
ment is approximately $4 million.
housed in an 18,000-square-foot facility located on Stark State
average annual growth of 40% at KDI since 2009. In response, the
College’s North Campus, tests ultra-large bearings systems such as
company installed a second roll-to-roll production line at its head-
This will include offices, meeting rooms and engineering work
Republic Steel began melting metal with its new electric arc
quarters this year, just in time for the launch of its new product,
space to accommodate the addition of 30 jobs, with a payroll of
RACT ESS ATTRAINCETSI S ATT furnace in Lorain. The $85 ION more ON will create SINmillion investment S BU BU P PR E E R than 450 jobs over the next several years and produce more than V V
those found in large multi-megawatt wind turbines.
and Utica shale plays.
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Tombstone brands) from Northbrook, Illinois to its existing location
Building Our Brand
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US pizza division (DiGiorno, California Pizza Kitchen, Jack’s and
CESS ATTRACTI ESS ATTRA ON SIN SIN TION BU BU PR PR VE VE
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Nestlé USA announced plans to relocate the headquarters of its
in Florida, California, Iowa and South Carolina for the project.
in Solon. This brings 250 new jobs and an incremental payroll of
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems announced a 12,000-square-foot, $2 million expansion of its facility in Canton.
$2.1 million, in its engineering design division. Vitamix increased production from 4,000 to 5,000 units a day
GE Oil and Gas was attracted to Mills Business Park in Canton.
2013 Highlights
and improved on-time product delivery from 75 to 94 percent to
Constant Aviation, a Cleveland-based company that specializes in
meet the 50% percent increase per year demand for its high-end
airframe maintenance, chose to consolidate four locations into a
blending and mixing products. To accommodate this growth,
state-of-the-art headquarters in Cleveland despite other attractive
Vitamix announced plans to lease a 175,000-square-foot facility
incentive offerings from Alabama and Nevada. This project creates
in Strongsville and hire 100 new employees.
300 jobs and has a total investment of $20 million.
The company is involved in advanced technology equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. It is investing $4.87 million, which includes a 24,000-square-foot facility, and expects to create 35 new jobs with a $2.5 million payroll.
• Almost 70 articles or blogs in target national media outlets • Social and electronic media linking 40,000 followers to articles and regional news • Familiarization tour exposing six site selectors and
Stow-based Trilogy created 45 jobs and achieved $16 million in
content for the healthcare industry, is developing a new interna-
capital markets professionals to Northeast Ohio
new sales in 2013 with a system that allows large Class 8 trucks
tional line of business at its headquarters in Summit County. The
• Four quarterly reports on regional economy sent to
Lexi-Comp, Inc., a leading provider of drug information and clinical
expansion will add 30 jobs with $2.7 million in payroll and a capital investment of $2.2 million.
2,000 site selectors • Hundreds of companies linked to talent recruitment site
to utilize compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel. Using clean CNG instead of diesel fuel helps to lessen America’s dependence on foreign oil, lowers transportation costs and reduces harmful diesel emissions.
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in Northeast Ohio.
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investment for this project is $12 million.
one million tons of steel annually.
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$21.7 million ($88,000 average per job) to Northeast Ohio. Total
Ohio Star Forge in Champion Township broke ground on a $20 million expansion. The steel conglomerate, which produces forgings for the auto and fastener industries, considered expanding in Japan but ultimately chose to grow in Trumbull County.
Siemens Healthcare, one of the world’s largest trendsetters and
the Boogie Board Sync.
suppliers to the healthcare industry, is relocating its Central Zone
Arteriocyte, a Cleveland clinical stage biotechnology company
headquarters from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. The territory includes
located in the Health-Tech Corridor, won a Biomedical Advanced
Southern NJ and Minnesota and is responsible for 25% of all US
Research and Development Authority (BARDA) contract valued at
revenues. This will be the first physical facility of Siemens Medical
up to $101 million. The company will use the funding to continue
in Ohio.
developing the Magellan Bio-Bandage, a wound-healing technology.
Cleveland Whiskey, LLC uses a patent pending pressuring-aging™
Vadxx Energy bought five acres of city-owned land in Akron to
technology to greatly accelerate the aging of whiskey. The high-tech
build its first commercial-scale plant. The 20,000-square-foot
approach arrives as traditional producers can’t meet surging global
facility, which is scheduled to come online in 2015, will recycle
demand. Cleveland Whiskey now distributes in three states and will
almost 60 tons of waste plastics per day into low-sulfur crude oil
expand in 2014. Since launching sales on March 1, 2013, more
and diesel additives. Vadxx secured funding from Liberation Capital
than 50,000 bottles have been sold.
and awarded a $15 million contract to Rockwell Automation to be
Lumitex, a designer and manufacturer of lighting applications for electronics backlighting and medical devices, opened a new, automated manufacturing facility in Strongsville this year. The company employs about 150 people in Northeast Ohio.
the procurement and construction contractor and manufacture and commission the plant.
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M
Domestic 47
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $99.4M $99.4M
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
Domestic 47
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
International International 24 24
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IMPACT
Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $526.1M $526.1M
International International 46 46
Domestic 81
Domestic 81
JOBS 2,994
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data reported by
Business Attraction
Business Growth and Development YEAR-END PIPELINE
105 ACT IVE BU SI
Online shift scheduling and employee communications software company OnShift announced a strategic partnership with long-term care/senior living electronic health record solution, MDI Achieve,
helpful suppliers that participated in the 2012 LTC and Senior
submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO and economic development
this year, start selling them. The company plans to add about 30
Living LINK Conference.
organizations in 18 counties across Northeast Ohio.
jobs to an existing 49 positions. The company’s CermaClad™
7 5
PIPELINE: TOP ACTIVE PROJECT LEAD SOURCES
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4 2
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Advanced Manufacturing Polymers & Chemicals BioHealth Energy Food Sciences & Agriculture Information Services & Software Automotive Aerospace & Aviation
5,3 70
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ED
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14,37 7R ET AI N
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company for the launch of its prior authorization solution.
up with orders. The company’s annual growth rate has exceeded
pipes also won the Pipeline Industries Guild’s “Subsea Pipeline Technology of the Year” award.
52
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AC 93 AC TI
supports are so in demand that it had to add more shifts to keep
distinction, an award given to the top 25% most innovative and
T EN M
93 AC TI
105 ACT IVE BU SI
14,37 7R ET AI N
14,37 7R ET AI N
93 AC
93 AC
1,3 69 NE
5000. Managed Health Care Associates also partnered with the
cladding company to test its technology on larger pipes and, later
Based on location of parent company
TS JECTS JEC PRO O
1,3 69 NE
8th-fastest growing healthcare-related company in the 2013 Inc.
The company’s catalytic heat-exchanging materials and catalyst
will enable it to grow “tenfold and beyond” in coming years.
Domestic 81
T EN M
1,3 69 NE
JECTS PRO
named the 96th-fastest growing company in the country and the
become better equipped to handle demand for its catalytic products.
grand opening of its Euclid plant, which is allowing the metal
*Jobs stabilized by investments and company growth.
BS JO
2
The prior-authorization software company CoverMyMeds was
and innovation center, which is helping the cleantech company
The Cleveland-based company also earned an Elite Supplier
EW
10
Garrettsville-based Catacel opened its new, state-of-the-art plant
and formed a partnership with Prestige Healthcare Management.
BS JO
14
$217 MILLION
turing company in the U.S. on the 2013 Inc. 5000 list—held the
EW
S CT JE O
S CT JE O
22
28
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Domestic 81
reported by grantees for the calendar year 2013. Additional data
S CT JE O
16
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Company Inquiry Consultant Referral Business Attraction Outreach Trade Show
CAPITAL ATTRACTED
grantees for the calendar year 2013.
MesoCoat—which was ranked the #15 fastest-growing manufac-
N NTIO TIO ASTIT ASTIT RACETSSBU RAN N CTPI ESSBU PR SINIVE SINIVEION RON U U B ACTIVE B T T PIPELINE:E TOP PROJECT LEAD SOURCES P P R R V VE
JOBS*
8 6 6
D INE TA RE
13 12 11
24
International International 24 24
$222 MILLION
50% over the past three years and Catacel believes the new plant
Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $526.1M $526.1M
ESS ATTRAC ESS ATTRAC
1,3 37
JOBS*
Advanced Manufacturing BioHealth Polymers & Chemicals Automotive Energy Food Sciences & Agriculture Information Services & Software Aerospace & Aviation
W
1,3 37
D INE TA RE
W PIPELINE: TOP ACTIVE PROJECT CLUSTERS
BS JO
$1.4 BILLION
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data
Based on location of parent company
organizations in 18 counties across Northeast Ohio.
BS JO
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
JECTS PRO
competing location.
$704 MILLION
N
T EN M
of an existing business chose Northeast Ohio over a
submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO and economic development
International International 46 46
PAYROLL
New Jobs in Payroll: $178.1M
TH AND D TH AND DE VE VE ROW ROEW LO LO SG SG S S P P NE NE
BS JO
reported by grantees for the calendar year 2013. Additional data
Domestic 47
5,3 70
EW
*Jobs that were stabilized when another operation
JOBS 19,747
BS* 5,3 70 JO N ED
BS JO
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data
Domestic 47
BUSINESS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT IMPACT BS* JO ED
EW
$183 MILLION
SS ATTRAICNTESS ATTRACT SINE S ION ION BU BU PR PR E V VE I I T T
S CT JE O
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M Retained Retained Jobs* in Payroll: Jobs* in Payroll: $99.4M $99.4M
JOBS*
$185 MILLION
1,3 37
JOBS*
PAYROLL
New Jobs in Payroll: $85.2M
1,3 37
D INE TA RE
JOBS 2,706
W
BS JO
S CT JE O
W
BS JO
D INE TA RE
1,3 69 NE
BUSINESS ATTRACTION IMPACT
Entrepreneurship
YEAR-END PIPELINE
PAYROLL
TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION AND COMMERCIALIZATION IMPACT JOBS 644
Sources: The Fund for Our Economic Future analysis of data reported by
PAYROLL
$43 MILLION
CAPITAL INVESTMENT
$245 MILLION
grantees for the calendar year 2013.
Technology, Innovation and Commercialization
Legacy Measurement Solutions, Inc. of Addison, Texas, chose to
Six C Fabrication, Inc. is investing $2.1 million in a manufacturing
H.J. Heinz Co. announced the expansion of its frozen food opera-
Involta, LLC is expanding its world-class data center in Akron. The
locate its newest $5.6 million, nearly 73,000-square-foot manu-
plant in Portage County where it will produce piping and structural
tion in Massillon. The $28 million expansion will create 249 jobs
original investment of nearly $17 million included a 5,000 square
facturing operation in Trumbull County. The plant will employ 150
steel equipment for the Utica Shale drilling industry, creating 250
and retain 450 jobs. Massillon competed with other Heinz facilities
foot data center floor infrastructure and a 2.5MW onsite utility
A collaboration between The Timken Company and Stark State
Kent Displays Inc. (KDI) is a leading manufacturer of self-powered
people who will assist customers with their needs in the Marcellus
jobs and adding $14 million in payroll.
substation. The second phase will create a 5,000-square-foot data
College has produced the Technology and Test Center, the first
liquid crystal displays that has sold millions of its Boogie Board
center floor. The infrastructure investment for operational equip-
testing facility of its kind in the Americas. The $14 million center,
writing tablets. The success of the Boogie Board has led to an
ment is approximately $4 million.
housed in an 18,000-square-foot facility located on Stark State
average annual growth of 40% at KDI since 2009. In response, the
College’s North Campus, tests ultra-large bearings systems such as
company installed a second roll-to-roll production line at its head-
This will include offices, meeting rooms and engineering work
Republic Steel began melting metal with its new electric arc
quarters this year, just in time for the launch of its new product,
space to accommodate the addition of 30 jobs, with a payroll of
RACT ESS ATTRAINCETSI S ATT furnace in Lorain. The $85 ION more ON will create SINmillion investment S BU BU P PR E E R than 450 jobs over the next several years and produce more than V V
those found in large multi-megawatt wind turbines.
and Utica shale plays.
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S CT JE O
Tombstone brands) from Northbrook, Illinois to its existing location
Building Our Brand
S CT JE O
US pizza division (DiGiorno, California Pizza Kitchen, Jack’s and
CESS ATTRACTI ESS ATTRA ON SIN SIN TION BU BU PR PR VE VE
93 AC TI
Nestlé USA announced plans to relocate the headquarters of its
in Florida, California, Iowa and South Carolina for the project.
in Solon. This brings 250 new jobs and an incremental payroll of
Hendrickson Trailer Commercial Vehicle Systems announced a 12,000-square-foot, $2 million expansion of its facility in Canton.
$2.1 million, in its engineering design division. Vitamix increased production from 4,000 to 5,000 units a day
GE Oil and Gas was attracted to Mills Business Park in Canton.
2013 Highlights
and improved on-time product delivery from 75 to 94 percent to
Constant Aviation, a Cleveland-based company that specializes in
meet the 50% percent increase per year demand for its high-end
airframe maintenance, chose to consolidate four locations into a
blending and mixing products. To accommodate this growth,
state-of-the-art headquarters in Cleveland despite other attractive
Vitamix announced plans to lease a 175,000-square-foot facility
incentive offerings from Alabama and Nevada. This project creates
in Strongsville and hire 100 new employees.
300 jobs and has a total investment of $20 million.
The company is involved in advanced technology equipment and services for the oil and gas industry. It is investing $4.87 million, which includes a 24,000-square-foot facility, and expects to create 35 new jobs with a $2.5 million payroll.
• Almost 70 articles or blogs in target national media outlets • Social and electronic media linking 40,000 followers to articles and regional news • Familiarization tour exposing six site selectors and
Stow-based Trilogy created 45 jobs and achieved $16 million in
content for the healthcare industry, is developing a new interna-
capital markets professionals to Northeast Ohio
new sales in 2013 with a system that allows large Class 8 trucks
tional line of business at its headquarters in Summit County. The
• Four quarterly reports on regional economy sent to
Lexi-Comp, Inc., a leading provider of drug information and clinical
expansion will add 30 jobs with $2.7 million in payroll and a capital investment of $2.2 million.
2,000 site selectors • Hundreds of companies linked to talent recruitment site
to utilize compressed natural gas (CNG) as fuel. Using clean CNG instead of diesel fuel helps to lessen America’s dependence on foreign oil, lowers transportation costs and reduces harmful diesel emissions.
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in Northeast Ohio.
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investment for this project is $12 million.
one million tons of steel annually.
S CT JE O
Regional marketing drives business investment
S CT JE O
$21.7 million ($88,000 average per job) to Northeast Ohio. Total
Ohio Star Forge in Champion Township broke ground on a $20 million expansion. The steel conglomerate, which produces forgings for the auto and fastener industries, considered expanding in Japan but ultimately chose to grow in Trumbull County.
Siemens Healthcare, one of the world’s largest trendsetters and
the Boogie Board Sync.
suppliers to the healthcare industry, is relocating its Central Zone
Arteriocyte, a Cleveland clinical stage biotechnology company
headquarters from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. The territory includes
located in the Health-Tech Corridor, won a Biomedical Advanced
Southern NJ and Minnesota and is responsible for 25% of all US
Research and Development Authority (BARDA) contract valued at
revenues. This will be the first physical facility of Siemens Medical
up to $101 million. The company will use the funding to continue
in Ohio.
developing the Magellan Bio-Bandage, a wound-healing technology.
Cleveland Whiskey, LLC uses a patent pending pressuring-aging™
Vadxx Energy bought five acres of city-owned land in Akron to
technology to greatly accelerate the aging of whiskey. The high-tech
build its first commercial-scale plant. The 20,000-square-foot
approach arrives as traditional producers can’t meet surging global
facility, which is scheduled to come online in 2015, will recycle
demand. Cleveland Whiskey now distributes in three states and will
almost 60 tons of waste plastics per day into low-sulfur crude oil
expand in 2014. Since launching sales on March 1, 2013, more
and diesel additives. Vadxx secured funding from Liberation Capital
than 50,000 bottles have been sold.
and awarded a $15 million contract to Rockwell Automation to be
Lumitex, a designer and manufacturer of lighting applications for electronics backlighting and medical devices, opened a new, automated manufacturing facility in Strongsville this year. The company employs about 150 people in Northeast Ohio.
the procurement and construction contractor and manufacture and commission the plant.
2013 REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT
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ORGANIZATIONS CONTRIBUTING TO THIS REPORT
GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP The Greater Cleveland Partnership mobilizes private-sector leadership, expertise and resources to create attractive business conditions that create jobs, grow investment and improve the region’s economic prosperity. gcpartnership.com JUMPSTART JumpStart Inc. strengthens economic vitality by helping to realize entrepreneurial potential. jumpstartinc.org Twitter: @jumpstartInc
Stark Development Board
Aram Nerpouni
Stephen L. Paquette
216-658-3975
330-453-5900
anerpouni@bioenterprise.com
steve@starkcoohio.com
bioenterprise.com
starkcoohio.com
Greater Akron Chamber
Team Lorain County
Daniel C. Colantone
Chris Kish
330-237-1212
440-328-2562
colantone@greaterakronchamber.org
ckish@teamloraincounty.com
greaterakronchamber.org
teamloraincounty.com
Summit
Huron
Medina
YOUNGSTOWN
AKRON
Richland
Ashland
MANSFIELD
Wayne
Mahoning
CANTON Stark
Columbiana
18 Counties of Northeast Ohio ASHLAND ASHTABULA COLUMBIANA CUYAHOGA ERIE GEAUGA HURON LAKE LORAIN MAHONING MEDINA PORTAGE RICHLAND STARK SUMMIT TRUMBULL TUSCARAWAS WAYNE
GREATER AKRON CHAMBER The Greater Akron Chamber attracts, retains and creates jobs by promoting the assets of Greater Akron. Its economic development team works directly with companies to increase business investment in the area. greaterakronchamber.org
BioEnterprise
REGIONAL MARKETING ALLIANCE The Regional Marketing Alliance of Northeast Ohio is the governing body of the Cleveland Plus campaign, overseeing the day-to-day operations of Northeast Ohio’s first and only regional marketing initiative. clevelandplus.com STARK DEVELOPMENT BOARD The Stark Development Board retains, expands and attracts business investment in Stark County. The Board provides financing through federal and state programs, location and building searches, government relations coordination, economic development incentive packaging and infrastructure planning. starkcoohio.com
Tuscarawas
POWERING PROGRESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO
Primary Funding: Businesses, Foundations, State of Ohio
Greater Cleveland Partnership
Team NEO
PARTICIPATING ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS
Joseph D. Roman
Thomas A. Waltermire
216-592-2341
216-363-5425
Data included in the Business Attraction and Business Growth and Development sections of this report were submitted by JobsOhio, Team NEO, MAGNET and the following economic development organizations:
jroman@gcpartnership.com
twaltermire@teamneo.org
gcpartnership.com
clevelandplusbusiness.com
JumpStart
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
Ashland Area Council for Economic Development
Ray Leach
Thomas M. Humphries
216-363-3400
330-744-2131
ray.leach@jumpstartinc.org
tom@regionalchamber.com
jumpstartinc.org
regionalchamber.com
MAGNET
Special thanks to the Fund for Our
Daniel E. Berry
Economic Future (the Fund) for supplying
216-432-5301
data for this report. The Fund is a philanthropic
dan.berry@magnetwork.org
collaboration committed to advancing and sus-
manufacturingsuccess.org
taining a long-term economic competitiveness
Columbiana County Port Authority Erie County Economic Development Corporation Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. Greater Akron Chamber
TEAM LORAIN COUNTY Team Lorain County (TLC) is a private/public economic development partnership dedicated to increasing business investment in Lorain County. TLC works to recruit new employers and facilitate the expansion of its existing employment base. teamloraincounty.com
Greater Cleveland Partnership Growth Partnership for Ashtabula Huron County Development Council Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority
strategy for the people of Northeast Ohio. As
and compiles data pertaining to jobs added,
Portage Development Board
216-363-6877
payroll added and capital attracted by many
MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network) The mission of MAGNET is to support, educate and champion manufacturing in Northeast Ohio with the goal of transforming the region’s economy into a powerful, global player. manufacturingsuccess.org
Richland Community Development Group
rbagley@nortech.org
of the economic development organizations
nortech.org
in this report. Questions and comments should
NORTECH NorTech is a technology-focused organization that strengthens Northeast Ohio’s economic vitality by accelerating the pace of innovation in the region’s emerging industries, including advanced energy, flexible electronics and water technologies. nortech.org Twitter: @NorTech
YOUNGSTOWN/WARREN REGIONAL CHAMBER The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber is the single point of contact for business-related services. It assists companies by providing strategic information, identifying available buildings or land sites and securing state and local incentives. regionalchamber.com
Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber
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TEAM NEO Team NEO advances Northeast Ohio’s economy by marketing the region’s assets, attracting new businesses, building collaboration among economic development organizations and linking the region to the state and JobsOhio. clevelandplusbusiness.com Twitter: @TeamNEO
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BIOENTERPRISE BioEnterprise is a business formation, recruitment and acceleration initiative designed to grow healthcare companies and commercialize bioscience technologies. bioenterprise.com
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