Downtown Business Connect

We’re here to connect you to the right resources to do business or build Downtown. Join us in Ohio’s largest jobs hub and the most populous downtown in the state. Our Economic Development team can help navigate city, county, state, and federal programs to maximize your business’ potential.

Storefront Relocation & Growth

Real Estate Development

Office Relocation & Expansion

Historic Preservation and Easements

Why Downtown Cleveland?

45% of downtown residents have a bachelor’s degree or higher

3/4 creative jobs in the city are Downtown

102% residential Growth Since 2000 with 20.5K+ total residents

60% of Downtown’s population is between 18 and 34

Get Connected To Access

With one of North America’s best public transportation systems and an almost perfect walking score, it’s no wonder over 45% of Downtown residents walk, bike, carpool, or take public transportation to work every day.

Get connected to culture

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11 professional theaters

3 pro sports teams

14 Music venues/ spaces

20 Coffee Shops

Get Connected to New and Improved Places

$825

MILLION

In construction Currently underway

$9

BILLION

Invested downtown within the last decade

24

Downtown Parks & Plazas