AT A GLANCE 2019 THE GREATER CLEVELAND PARTNERSHIP OUR MISSION As part of the strategic plan, Forward CLE, the Greater Cleveland Partnership’s mission is to mobilize private-sector leadership, expertise and resources to create attractive business conditions that create jobs, grow investment and improve the economic prosperity of the region. This work is supported by an integrated public policy agenda and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in each initiative. forwardCLE History Budget, Initiatives, 2018–2021 Strategic Plan • Nearly 15 years old, Governance & Footprint GCP completed a new • Improving skill sets to meet the Greater Cleveland • GCP supports both strategic plan, forwardCLE, the talent demands of Partnership is the result typical chamber activities in 2018, and launched a our core and/or growing of a merger between (membership and campaign among board industries (manufacturing, Cleveland Tomorrow, the advocacy) along with members to support new health care, information Greater Cleveland Growth novel programs in inclusion initiatives while continuing to technology) Association and the Greater (Commission on Economic support normal programming Cleveland Roundtable. Inclusion) and real estate through membership dues. • Expanding the commitment (Cleveland Development The plan’s core themes to diversity and inclusion • GCP and its predecessors Advisors, Inc.) include: across all activities created JumpStart, MAGNET, BioEnterprise • Budget: $15M a year for • A new strategy • Focusing on mobility and Team NEO. core activities driving innovation and and place-based commercialization in development (Opportunity • GCP is also a charter • Staff: 72 people Greater Cleveland Corridor, MetroHealth member of the Fund for Corridor, Aerozone, etc.) our Economic Future. • Includes Cuyahoga, Lake, • An expanded Business Geauga, Lorain and Medina Development program Counties—the fastest focused on helping existing growing GDP in the state employers expand (likely in 2017 to represent 20% of the region’s employment growth) GET INVOLVED. STAY CONNECTED. Our commitment to our members As Northeast Ohio’s most influential business JOIN US! organization, the Greater Cleveland Partnership As a GCP member, your company represents the interests of our region’s enterprises— is positioned to: from global Fortune 500 corporations to middle- Connect with companies of all sizes market companies to local entrepreneurs and small and business leaders from across businesses. We’re focused on driving the economic the region; vitality of our region through building a strong and Access a wide range of member thriving climate for the broad business community. benefits and sponsorship opportunities; and Influence the private-sector’s regional economic agenda through involvement with us and our partner Capitalizing on our momentum requires continued focus in these priority organizations. areas critical to economic success: The Talent Imperative CEO Perspectives Better connect employers to the Leverage the strength of the business right solutions and more aggressively community’s leadership to drive action address the region’s most critical and investment in key areas designed talent gaps. to position the region for continued and new growth opportunities. The Business Resource Portal Leverage knowledge and relationships Unlock Growth to connect more companies and Better understand areas of entrepreneurs with available resources opportunity, improvement and need to create the right solutions for their in order to drive catalytic change business; and focus on the growth to advance the region’s competitive of existing companies located in edge for business. Northeast Ohio to grow the region. Places with Impact SCOTT CHAIKIN Executive Chairman Drive investment, development, Dix & Eaton and business support to targeted neighborhoods and communities. INVESTING YOUR DUES We work with a wide-range of partners—to be found throughout this brochure—including a network of external private-sector economic development organizations that we helped to create and continue to support. Since the GCP’s founding in 2004, this amounts to a $20 million+ investment, which is made possible by the financial commitment our members have made—and continue to make—in our mission. We continue to serve our members as “one voice” to advocate on behalf of Northeast Ohio’s business community, and we provide your company with resources and connections you need to grow and expand your business. JOSEPH D. ROMAN Our member benefits are always evolving as we continue adding value to President and CEO your GCP membership. Greater Cleveland Partnership MEMBERSHIP Creating value for your business ADDITIONAL RESOURCES Membership in the Greater Cleveland Partnership is • Access to minority vendors a proven investment that allows us to work on your • Annual diversity and inclusion behalf while providing you with connections, access benchmarking assessment* and influence. Whether you’re looking to grow and • Inclusion best practices repository expand your company, develop your talent pipeline, • LinkedIn job postings or take advantage of cost savings and special • Recognition awards discounts, we offer the resources that deliver results. for inclusion* • Business development Our vision is to be the “game changer” and business champion for consultation and The Marketplace online portal* Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Employee Benefits: CONTACTS • Business insurance • Health insurance Megan Kim Linda Ferguson Vice President Membership Development Manager • Workers’ Compensation Membership Development [email protected] • Energy programs and Marketing 216.592.2228 and services Executive Director, COSE • Shipping and freight [email protected] Randy Newell program 216.592.2356 Membership Development Manager [email protected] Paul Federico 216.592.2216 Vice President Corporate and Member Relations Mark Nowak [email protected] Membership Development Manager Special Discounts: 216.592.2368 [email protected] • Cedar Point 216.592.2295 • House of Blues Chad Hamman Foundation Room Vice President Kishia Townsend • Office Products Membership Development and Services Membership Development Manager • Compass Payroll [email protected] [email protected] • Career Board 216.592.2329 216.592.2265 • Constant Contact Sarah Corr • Playhouse Square Manager, Investor Retention [email protected] *Commission on Economic Inclusion 216.592.2312 membership is required. MEMBER CONNECTIONS Increasing impact and enhancing your membership experience We’re focused on providing you and your company with business connections based on your size, interests and needs. This includes: GCP Corporate: Who’s who of regional companies including participation from top executives in the region. Accelerating Middle-Market Progress (AMMP): Launched in 2011, our efforts provide middle-market companies with resources, expertise and information to support their growth strategies and ensure that they are connected to our regional economic development agenda. Commission on Economic Inclusion: This GCP program assists Northeast Ohio employers with creating and implementing diversity and inclusion strategies that positively impact their bottom lines and boost their competitiveness. COSE: Through COSE membership, small business owners can connect to the resources they need to grow and thrive. There’s also an opportunity to become involved in initiatives that impact the broader small business community. OHTec: OHTec connects tech companies with an organization focused exclusively on their business growth and enhanced legislative advocacy efforts. GCP membership also provides you with a platform for networking and convening metro Cleveland’s business leaders on issues of regional importance through a variety of events and programs. GCP TIMELINE 2004 GCP plays lead role in saving the Cleveland DFAS office, Efforts by GCP, NorTech and others, lead to $153M+ in Third retaining 1,100 jobs with potential to bring as many as 700 Frontier investment for Northeast Ohio. Cleveland Tomorrow, Greater Cleveland Growth Association new jobs to Cleveland. and the Greater Cleveland Roundtable merge to form the GCP spearheads business community input to City of Greater Cleveland Partnership. GCP helps attract $205M in investment through federal Cleveland Operations Efficiency Initiative, identifying key transportation legislation for Cleveland infrastructure areas for greater efficiencies and cost savings. 2005 priorities. GCP partners with City of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County to Commission on Economic Inclusion forms Diversity 2006 create the Grow Cuyahoga Fund; loans used for small and Professionals Group (DPG). medium-sized businesses. CDA approves $1.5M in New Market Tax Credits financing for GCP develops Charter One Global Enterprise Center with the restoration of the Eveready Powerhouse. support from the Cleveland Foundation and Charter One Bank; Tenants include NorTech, JumpStart and Team NEO. MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT Adding value to your membership The Greater Cleveland Partnership is a member-led organization with volunteers serving on numerous issue-based committees. GCP membership provides a platform for networking and convening metro Cleveland’s business leaders on issues of regional importance. Our involvement opportunities connect you—through your membership—to a broad spectrum of the Northeast Ohio business community and the region’s leading companies and organizations. Our members employ one out of every