SEE ALSO: CONTACTS, DOWNTOWN SMALL BUSINESS GRANT, VACANT PROPERTY INITIATIVE, GROW CUYAHOGA COUNTY FUND, WECO FUND
Small Businesses
Small businesses make up the fastest growing section of the US economy, creating more jobs each year than any other business segment. The City of Cleveland supports small businesses through a variety of assistance programs, including:
Retail Businesses
Retail businesses are the heart of city neighborhoods, providing goods and services as well as a place for the community to connect. The City supports retail businesses through loans and grants and by providing financing for additional neighborhood parking through targeted programs:
Money spent within the City of Cleveland contributes to job retention and creation as well as providing tax funds for services and schools.