BIG IDEAS. BOLD VENTURES.
ALL IN PLAN 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Members, Partners, and Friends...
ALL IN Values for Our Civic System INSPIRED INNOVATIVE INVOLVED INCLUSIVE INTERCONNECTED INTEGRITY IN UNITY
Greater Cleveland Growth Rankings The All In Plan sets a path for Greater Cleveland* to be one of the Great Regions in the Great Lakes. Three metrics track the region’s progress compared to peers in accelerating growth and prosperity:
The goal is for Greater Cleveland to rank among the top tier of the 11 peer Midwest regions both annually and with persistence over this decade.
• Business Growth • Jobs Growth • Income Growth
These guiding metrics shape the priorities and help evaluate the strategies of the All In Plan.
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DIMENSIONS
How is the region making strides? All In. Two years ago, Greater Cleveland Partnership shared the All In Plan for Greater Cleveland to once again become one of the Great Regions in the Great Lakes. The plan identifies key priorities, metrics to track progress, and most important, an “All In” approach that defines how private, public and philanthropic partners — the civic system — must work together to achieve the vision. We know that when we are All In, we truly all win.
This has been a year of big ideas and bold ventures taking off in Greater Cleveland. The region saw new skyscrapers enhancing our downtown skyline and waterfront projects breaking ground; numerous companies announced expansions and opened new headquarters; thousands of summer interns in The Land, plus more than 10,000 innovators this fall at Tech in the Land events, including the Forbes Under 30 Summit; and more new flights and carriers at CLE, including Aer Lingus direct to Europe. The year ended with Greater Cleveland recording its lowest unemployment rate (2.7%) in over two decades. The nation is starting to take notice. Cleveland’s growth, innovation and vibrancy were recognized by Forbes, The Washington Post, The Economist, Zillow and Financial Times, and its appeal for tourists was praised in Travel & Leisure, The New York Times and several Irish publications. “Big Ideas. Bold Ventures.” is also the theme of Greater Cleveland Partnership’s new campaign. We know our region is on the rise, and we are committed to making sure others know Greater Cleveland as a great place for business and innovation, too. By highlighting the many world-leading innovators, groundbreakers and companies who call our region home, our objective is to excite more of us to become better ambassadors for the region.
A Great Region on a Great Lake.
Our work is guided by this plan and these values. The priority areas include Dynamic Businesses, Abundant Talent, Inclusive Opportunity and an Appealing Community, each with specific strategies and all amplified by pro-growth policies. This annual report highlights achievements across the civic system. While we celebrate these milestones, we also stay committed to measuring our progress against our peer set of Midwest Metros on our three metrics of regional success: Business Growth, Jobs Growth and Income Growth. As you will see in the peer rankings, Greater Cleveland had a good year. Our year-over-year rankings show promise, and we remain confident that the region will be among the top tier of our peers for the decade.
GDP: $266 Billion Population: 3.7 Million Region Cleveland MSA
US Department of Commerce MSA and CSA definitions
Paul Dolan, Chair, Greater Cleveland Partnership Chairman and CEO, Cleveland Guardians
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Baiju R. Shah, President and CEO, Greater Cleveland Partnership
Dimensions data and size rankings based on CSA
GREAT LAKES METRO REGIONS GROWTH RANKINGS
But we cannot do it alone. We want to thank all of you: our members, partners and friends – those whose big ideas and bold ventures are propelling the region forward. We must continue working together towards becoming one of the Great Regions in the Great Lakes. This is our charge, and we will do it, All In. Sincerely,
Largest in Ohio, 3rd in Midwest, 17th in US
Cleveland CSA
Business Growth
Income Growth
Jobs Growth
Gross Metropolitan Product
Per Capital Personal Income
Number of Jobs
4th
5th
7th
1. Indianapolis
1. Indianapolis
1. Indianapolis
2. Columbus
2. Milwaukee
2. Columbus
3. St. Louis
3. St. Louis
3. Cincinnati
4. Louisville
4. Columbus
4. Louisville
5. Buffalo
5. Cincinnati
5. St. Louis
6. CLEVELAND
6. Louisville
6. Detroit
7. Detroit
7. Detroit
7. CLEVELAND
8. Cincinnati
8. CLEVELAND
8. Pittsburgh
9. Milwaukee
9. Pittsburgh
9. Buffalo
10. Rochester
10. Rochester
10. Milwaukee
11. Pittsburgh
11. Buffalo
11. Rochester
Growth rankings are based on metro area (MSA) data from the Federal Reserve Economic Data, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Bureau of Economic Analysis. Rankings are based on the following periods for Business Growth (annual 2021-22, decade 2019-22), Jobs Growth (annual 2022-2023, decade 2019-23), and Income Growth (annual 2021-22, decade 2019-22). This is the most current data available for metro areas.
Greater Cleveland Partnership ALL IN PLAN 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Dynamic Businesses
Abundant Talent
The strategies
The headlines
The strategies
The headlines
Expand innovation at start-ups, corporates and research institutions through partnerships and increased funding.
Sustainable manufacturing and materials innovation hubs for Case Western, Akron and corporate partners win federal awards; Case Western initiates new $300M research facility
Increase degree and certificate completions and retain graduates.
Greater Cleveland net gains collegeeducated individuals over the last six years
Cleveland Clinic unveils quantum computer with IBM to accelerate new medicines and begins $1.3B campus expansion
Broaden career awareness among high school students through exposure programs.
Promote business expansions by connecting companies to growth incentives, real estate options and talent sources. Grow small and middle-market enterprises by connecting them to business building resources, funding opportunities and cost-saving benefits.
University Hospitals launches Sports Innovation Center and announces $2B campaign Cleveland Clinic and Canon partner to establish imaging research center
GMP per Worker Growth
2nd
Great Lakes Region
Expand internships, apprenticeships, co-ops and tech credentials.
NASA Glenn opens new Aerospace Communications Facility to develop advanced communications technologies Ohio receives $1B to establish a hydrogen hub Lincoln Electric launches fastest, most reliable EV supercharger and new production facility New HQs opened for Flexjet, Minutemen Family of Companies and CBIZ Cleveland start-ups raise over $370M in investment and 20 companies make Inc. Magazine’s list of 5,000 fastest growing companies
Summer in the Land attracts over 1,000 interns from 300+ companies John Carroll and Cleveland State expand low-income student access to STEM degrees Lorain County Community College leads efforts to expand tech-job training Tri-C raises over $50 million to support skills training
Post-Secondary+
8
th
Great Lakes Region
More than 22,000 tech credentials have been gained by workers at over 800 companies Region wins major Department of Labor federal grants for infrastructure workforce development and community college training for in-demand industries Apprenticeship Hub adds 12 innovative Registered Apprenticeship Programs Ohio’s budget includes largest increases to college aid and technical career training in history Forbes names Cleveland an innovation hub and hosts Under 30 Summit in Cleveland
COSE holds 6th season of Cleveland Chain Reaction pitch
Greater Cleveland Partnership ALL IN PLAN 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Greater Cleveland Partnership ALL IN PLAN 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Inclusive Opportunity
Appealing Community
The strategies
The headlines
Grow minority business enterprises through advisory services and access to customers.
Community Benefits Ordinance enacted to broaden city development benefits
Enhance downtown and waterfronts through interconnected, inclusive developments.
Rock Hall begins $135 million-plus expansion; Progressive Field begins $202 million renovation
Expand diversity in senior and mid-level leadership positions.
Cleveland allocates $10M to increase minority participation in construction sector
Invest in neighborhoods for residential and commercial corridor development.
Sherwin-Williams and City Club Apartments skyscrapers top off construction
Ensure digital equity through device donations, affordable broadband access and support.
Minority-Majority Household Income
7th
Great Lakes Region
U.S. Secretary of Commerce highlights GCP’s minority business development center, which serves more than 150 companies
Expand recreational amenities including parks, arts and culture, and sports. Improve airport and air service connections.
The headlines
City reveals North Coast Master Plan for lakefront and enters agreement with Bedrock for riverfront development
MBEs partner through MBDA Center and win major contract for EV infrastructure
Cavaliers and Cleveland Clinic unveil plans for Global Peak Performance Center on riverfront
CentroVilla25 breaks ground, a transformational community project
$60M Irishtown Bend Park project breaks ground and Scranton Peninsula apartments under development
Equitable Development Initiative launched to support diverse developers 10 area companies recognized on Forbes America’s Best Employers for Diversity Greater Cleveland companies’ board of directors diversity exceeds national trends
Greater Cleveland Partnership ALL IN PLAN 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
The strategies
Population Growth
8
th
Great Lakes Region
Cleveland Development Advisors surpasses $500 million invested in neighborhood projects Aer Lingus launches nonstop service from Cleveland to Dublin; Frontier Airlines selects CLE for crew hub and starts new flights to San Diego, San Francisco, Dallas, Charlotte, San Juan and Jamaica
City, county, state and foundations partner with $80M to expand broadband access
Playhouse Square debuts new marquees
Region ranks 2nd in country in eligible households accessing broadband benefits
Greater Cleveland Partnership ALL IN PLAN 2023 ANNUAL REPORT
Greater Cleveland Partnership is the region’s leading economic development organization and with over 12,000 members, the largest metropolitan chamber of commerce in the nation. It includes the Council of Smaller Enterprises and Cleveland Development Advisors, a real estate development affiliate. Guided by a board of corporate and entrepreneurial CEOs, the organization focuses on strategic initiatives, business services, and advocacy to propel Greater Cleveland towards being one of the Great Regions in the Great Lakes.
Greater Cleveland Partnership Board of Directors The Board CHAIR Paul Dolan* Cleveland Guardians TREASURER James Malz* Citizens Bank
Michele Connell Squire Patton Boggs
Dee Haslam* Cleveland Browns
Cliff Megerian University Hospitals
Monte Repasky Ernst & Young
Bill Cosgrove* Union Home Mortgage
Steven Hedlund Lincoln Electric
Neal Restivo* Oatey
Shakorie Davis Next Generation Construction
David Heller The NRP Group
Jill Dietrich Mellon** VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System
SECRETARY Eddie Taylor Jr.* Taylor Oswald DIRECTORS Craig Arnold* Eaton Nic Barlage Rock Entertainment Group Chad Barnhill JACK Entertainment Michael Baston Cuyahoga Community College Trina Bediako New Horizons Baking Chris Bellamy Cohen & Company Rudy Bentlage JPMorgan Chase Fernando Bertero Fully Promoted – Cleveland Laura Bloomberg Cleveland State University Claude Booker Simply Southern Sides Jon Bostock Leaf Home Kevin Campbell Fortune Brands Brandon Carrus McKinsey James Cavoli* Swagelok Fiona Chambers Deloitte Lonnie Coleman Coleman Spohn
Severine De Wagheneire* Accenture Jeroen Diderich Avery Dennison Tim Dimoff SACS Consulting & Investigative Services Deborah Donley Vocon Design Andrew Eich Covia
Chris Howse Howse Solutions Kevin Johnson* NexGen Interactive Margaret Judd Executive Arrangements Elizabeth Juliano Litigation Management Eric Kaler* Case Western Reserve University
Kyle Merrill Gilbane Building Loretta Mester** Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Tomislav Mihaljevic Cleveland Clinic Marcia Moreno AmMore Consulting Joseph Morford Tucker Ellis Scott Mueller Dealer Tire
Patrick Espinosa Sus Abogados Latinos
James Kenyon** NASA Glenn Research Center
Taylor Evans Rust Belt Recruiting
Ariane Kirkpatrick The AKA Team
Heidi Murphy Warwick Communications
Karen Fanger K&D
Robert Klonk Oswald Companies
Jim Mylen KPMG
Roger Frank Little Jacket
Lillian Kuri The Cleveland Foundation
Sundaram Nagarajan Nordson
Hiroyuki Fujita Canon Healthcare USA
Ed Largent, III Westfield Insurance
Steven Glass Medical Mutual
Rebecca Liebert Lubrizol
Timothy Opsitnick* Technology Concepts and Design
Lourenco Goncalves Cleveland-Cliffs
Robert Littman BDO USA
Christopher Gorman* KeyCorp
Jay Lucarelli Minutemen Family of Companies
Stanley Gorom, III Hahn Loeser & Parks Adam Graves Nestlé USA Sally Gries Gries Financial Jerry Grisko CBIZ Brad Harmon* Advance Ohio
Anthony Manna M7 Holdings Rick Marabito Olympic Steel Jeneen Marziani Bank of America Bonnie Matthew Food for Thought
Gregg Muresan PricewaterhouseCoopers
Jennifer Parmentier Parker Hannifin Tom Partridge Fifth Third Bank Patrick Pastore* PNC Financial Cheryl Perez* Cheryl C Perez Brand of Companies Heidi Petz Sherwin-Williams CeCe President Presidential Consultants Deborah Read* Thompson Hine
Sean Richardson* Huntington National Bank John Saada, Jr. Jones Day Vijay Shankar Kichler Lighting Malisse Sinito Savour Hospitality Robert Smith Cerity Partners Airica Steed** MetroHealth Kathy Sterio Savant Technologies Frank Sullivan RPM International Tameka Taylor Compass Consulting Services Matt Tenerowicz BakerHostetler Adrian Thompson Taft Stettinius & Hollister Michelle Tomallo FIT Technologies Jugal Vijayvargiya Materion Tony Weber Goldfarb Weber Creative Media Daniel Weekley Dominion Energy Thomas Welsh Calfee, Halter & Griswold Vanessa Whiting* AES Management Chas Withers Dix & Eaton * denotes Executive Committee member ** denotes Board Observer
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