Seeking Public Input on Proposal for US EPA Grant
The City of Cleveland is submitting to the United States Environmental Protection Agency a proposal for a Brownfield Multi-Purpose Pilot Grant in the amount of up to $400,000. The funding will go towards the assessment and cleanup of the former TRW Automotive site located at 2224 Clarkwood Road.   more

Notice: Public Meeting and Grant Information
The City is applying for a Clean Ohio Revitalization Fund grant for cleanup of the former Van Dorn buildings at 2700 E.79th St. A public meeting will be held at 5:30 pm on 3/12/12 at the library: 5806 Woodland Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44104.   more

Clean Ohio Assistance Fund Public Meeting Notice
Cleveland is applying for a COAF grant for an assessment of the former Ferry Cap and Set Screw facility. Application can be reviewed at the library (850 Jefferson Ave) until 2/16/2012 where a public meeting will be held at 5pm. Questions: Dave Ebersole 216.664.2204   more

ED Director Presents "Yes, It's Hot in Cleveland"
Director Nichols provided a presentation at the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association's "Real Estate Learning Institute" and participated in a panel with attorneys Paul Singerman, David Black, Andrew Swary and Terry Thomas.   more

Economic Development Director Presents at CSU
ED Director Tracey Nichols gave two presentations to Dr. Norman Krumholtz’s class at the Levin School of Urban Development at CSU: Economic Development and Cleveland’s Future (more) and Economic Development in Cleveland (more).  

Economic Development Department Highlights Major Projects
This report on major development projects undertaken by the City showcases those which provide significant investment in Cleveland, and highlights the public- private partnerships that are critical to the growth and success of the City.     more

City Seeks Input on Application for HUD Funding
The Department of Economic Development is applying for a loan and grant under the Department of Housing and Urban Developments Brownfield Economic Development Initiative grant program and the Section 108 Loan Guarantee program.   more

Local Businesses Receive Preference on City Bids
The City of Cleveland has, for some time, given bid preferences for minority and female-owned businesses (more). In addition, there are business bid discounts available for small businesses and local sustainable businesses.   more

Entrepreneur's Idea Exchange at University of Akron: 5/20
Founders and executives from companies such as: Cohen & Co., Akron Global Incubator, Austen BioInnovation Institute and Medina County Economic Development Corp., will help with ideas for new products, services, ventures, and provide feedback on new business ideas.   more

Statewide Initiative Project HIRE Assists Employers
The goal of Project HIRE is to help connect employers having current job openings in targeted growth industries with dislocated workers who have or who are close to having the necessary skills to fill the positions.   more

FirstEnergy Rider Exemptions Available
The Ohio Manufacturers' Association (OMA) is ready to help manufacturers determine if they are qualified to avoid the FirstEnergy rider. To determine qualifications, businesses can email or call 216.588.1440 ext. 117.   more

Working Capitol/Linked Deposits for Daycare Centers
Starting Point for child care and early education is a resource and referral agency, serving families, early childhood professionals and the community. This project links families with services, improves the quality of child care, and addresses issues of early education, among other functions   more