Business & Innovation

A thriving region is built on dynamic businesses.

We promote growth and innovation for businesses of all sizes. We work with partners to:

Connect companies to growth incentives, real estate options and talent solutions.
Expand innovation for start-ups, corporates, and institutions through sector strategies, partnerships, and increased funding.
Convene sustainability and technology leaders to create communities of practice and support regional initiatives
Serve small businesses by sharing growth resources and providing cost-saving benefits.

Business Expansion

Supporting the growth of businesses is one of our top priorities. Through partnerships with JobsOhio, Team NEO and other civic groups, GCP provides businesses access to financial incentives, real estate and site options, and talent and workforce partnerships.

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Innovation

Through the Cleveland Innovation Project, the region has enhanced sector initiatives in smart and sustainable manufacturing, life sciences, and water tech and enabling initiatives to grow venture capital and innovation corridors. GCP is also focused on growing Greater Cleveland’s research institutions, including NASA Glenn.

Sustainability

GCP convenes and connects corporate leaders that are leading business innovation and growth opportunities related to sustainability. In addition, GCP works with public and philanthropic organizations on initiatives that improve the region's environment.

Sustainability Initiatives

Technology

Promoting tech-enabled business innovation and growth by connecting tech leaders, increasing tech sector visibility, accelerating the growth of a diverse, tech workforce, and advocating for supportive policies and resources. 

Explore our Tech Community

Small Business Growth

COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) is the small business forum for GCP. Members receive growth resources, networking opportunities, and cost-saving benefits, and GCP also supports advocacy for small business priorities.

Explore COSE