We are here for one main purpose – to help businesses thrive and grow in the City of Cleveland.
Our staff and our partners are dedicated to providing the resources and assistance you need to start, expand and relocate your business.
11/19/2020
Do what you can to support our local businesses!
Lockdowns Test the Economic Endurance of Desperate Americans American workers and businesses face a months-long survival test until Covid-19 vaccines become widely available as spending plunges with record daily cases prompting a sudden return to lockdowns.
10/29/2020
New small business funding through the State of Ohio will start accepting applications on November 2 at 10:00AM. Please share with all of the small business owners in your network.
Small Business Relief Office | Development Services Agency The Small Business Relief Grant is designed to provide relief to Ohio businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19.
08/25/2020
Tune-in to the this panel discussion on Thursday, August 27:
Revitalizing Retail Districts in the Midst of COVID-19
Progress Institute - Cleveland Neighborhood Progress In light of this new climate, we are reimagining Progress Institute 2020.…
04/23/2020
As a reminder, the deadline for this is today!
Cuyahoga County Offers Small Business Stabilization Fund Loans & Grants-Ends April 23rd / City of Cleveland Economic Development Built by industry, inspired by innovation. Welcome to the home of the Economic Development Department of The City of Cleveland, Ohio. Come see what has made our city home to budding entrepreneurs, five Fortune 1000 company headquarters and everything in between.
04/07/2020
We are now accepting applications for our Emergency Working Capital Loan for Cleveland businesses. Please see the attached link and download the application if you are interested in applying. Thanks!
City of Cleveland Emergency Working Capital Loan Program / City of Cleveland Economic Development Built by industry, inspired by innovation. Welcome to the home of the Economic Development Department of The City of Cleveland, Ohio. Come see what has made our city home to budding entrepreneurs, five Fortune 1000 company headquarters and everything in between.
04/01/2020
Please take time out to complete the 2020 Census. The results affect how millions of dollars are allocated over the next 10 years!
Make Cleveland Count! Take the 2020 Census / City of Cleveland Economic Development Built by industry, inspired by innovation. Welcome to the home of the Economic Development Department of The City of Cleveland, Ohio. Come see what has made our city home to budding entrepreneurs, five Fortune 1000 company headquarters and everything in between.
03/23/2020
Our friends at HFLA are offering assistance during these uncertain times.
If you or someone you know is in need of an emergency loan due to the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) you may access a .pdf of our application here.
https://interestfree.org/coronavirus-covid-19-emergency-fund-press-release/
If you require an application mailed to you please call us. (216)-378-9042
03/19/2020
SBA Disaster Loan Assistance is now accepting applications.
Greetings all,
Until further notice, our department will be open by appointment only from 9AM to 2PM on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We will provide additional updates when available. You can reach us at [email protected] or (216) 664-2406. We are committed to continuing to provide assistance during these uncertain times.
| Tuesday | 9am - 2pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 2pm |