Regional Economic Development Directors Cleveland Office (Region 8) The State of Ohio and the Northern Ohio Region are excellent places to conduct business with a trained workforce, advanced transportation system, a multitude of educational opportunities, world renowned health care institutions, cutting edge technology and a first class entertainment community. We work in partnership with local governments and organizations such as the Greater Cleveland Growth Association, to provide programs that ensure every need is met to guarantee a successful venture. Northern Ohio is the gateway to the international market with diverse companies producing a wide array of products and services. We are home to over 800 instrument and control businesses and 1,500 information technology companies. There are also state of the art steel, plastic and ceramic companies operating along side world leading institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University who are principal in research and development in biotechnology and medicine. In conjunction with the expanding Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Northern Ohio is an ideal location for guiding any business into the new millennium. A great capital asset in the region is our nine public and private higher education institutions that are assisting in transforming the workforce to meet the needs of tomorrow's economy. Northern Ohio is an ideal place to locate or expand your business or organization. I look forward to assisting you in making your business decision. Jennifer Ruggles Click to e-mail
Welcome to the Regional Economic Development Director for Northern Ohio Region of the Ohio Department of Development. We are situated on the lakefront of Lake Erie and encompass Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake and Lorain Counties.
Regional Economic Development Director
Anne Hill, Governor's Regional Director
Taran Henderson, Administrative Assistant
Susan Dukeman, Regional Workforce Director
Lausche State Office Building
615 West Superior Ave., 12th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: (216) 787-3471 Fax: (216) 787-3244
- Northern Ohio Region Profile
- City of Elyria
- Cleveland Econ. Dev.
- Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
- Cuyahoga County Econ. Dev.
- Geauga County
- Greater Cleveland Partnership
- Lake County Econ. Dev.
- Lorain County
- Lorain County Chamber
- Lorain Port Authority
- Perry Economic Development Council
- TEAM NEO
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