City of Cleveland Department of Economic Development

11/19/2020

Do what you can to support our local businesses!

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.

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

In light of this new climate, we are reimagining Progress Institute 2020.…

04/23/2020

As a reminder, the deadline for this is today!

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!

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!

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.

03/18/2020

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.