Headquarters & Professional Services

Outpacing the nation in headquarters and professional services growth.

A service-oriented region that thrives in professional services.

With nearly 187,000 workers supporting headquarters and professional services operations throughout the region, few locations rival Northeast Ohio in this sector. The region has the second-heaviest concentration of headquarters employment among the 20 largest metros in the U.S. Proportionately, the region outpaces much larger markets, including Chicago, Atlanta, and New York, creating a strong demand for professional services in Northeast Ohio.

Successful businesses need the support of top-tier professional services. The Northeast Ohio Region offers a world-class professional services cluster of leading legal, insurance, and marketing firms. In addition, the region’s financial sector is among the top 5 in the U.S.

The Northeast Ohio Region has outpaced the nation in headquarters employment growth since 1990, fostering the continued development of the professional services industry. Northeast Ohio is a prime location for professional service operations, thanks to its talented workforce and corporate-friendly tax structure, as well as exceptional growth opportunities.

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Concentrated strength, competitive costs, and continued growth.

A thriving professional services cluster, rental and wage costs that are 50% lower than those in New York City, and a strong Midwest work ethic? With conditions like this, you can’t afford to look elsewhere.

Headquarters & Professional Services Ecosystem in Northeast Ohio

15% growth

15% employment growth in professional services sector from 2001-2017

#4 in U.s.

#4 in U.S. headquarters employment

Ohio

40% of ohio

40% of Ohio’s Fortune 1000 companies

2nd heaviest

2nd heaviest concentration of headquarters employment among top 20 U.S. metros

top 5

Top 5 financial sector in the U.S.

Available Sites

Mahoning

North Jackson – McCluggage

A rectangle-shaped 92-acre site on three parcels for sale by a private owner, this property is half wooded and half farm land. Currently zoned as agricultural, the site sits along a divided access road between two industrial areas.

Ashtabula

Nelson Sand & Gravel

The Nelson Sand & Gravel site, located halfway between Cleveland, OH and Erie, PA, is approximately 94 acres that can be subdivided as needed and is owned by a single owner.

Stark

Louisville Industrial Park

This site was home to the former Chesapeake/Encino Energy Corp office. It has over 170 contiguous, developable acres expandable up to 261 acres.

Ashtabula

JAB Property, Ashtabula

The JAB property, located on just over 80 acres of publicly owned land in Ashtabula, is a prime site for industrial development.

Canton GO
Stark

Canton Ohio GO Site

250 Remaining Developable Acres.

Philipp Parkway Industrial Site
Portage

Philipp Parkway Industrial Site

100 Remaining Developable Acres.

CASTLO Industrial Park
Mahoning

CASTLO Industrial Park

47.5 Remaining Developable Acres.

Aero Site
Richland

Aero Site

410 Remaining Developable Acres.

massillon energy technology park
Stark

Massillon Energy & Technology Park

200 Remaining Developable Acres.

Wooster Innovation Park - West
Wayne

Wooster Innovation Park – West

49.5 Remaining Developable Acres.

Beacon Business Park
Lorain

Beacon Business Park

600 Remaining Developable Acres.

The Northeast Ohio Region
Summit

401 Newell Street

36 Remaining Developable Acres.

The Northeast Ohio Region
Summit

Riverside Rail Park

21 Remaining Developable Acres.

The Northeast Ohio Region
Stark

Canton Industrial Land II

22 Remaining Developable Acres.

The Northeast Ohio Region
Stark

Canton Industrial Land I

98 Remaining Developable Acres.

Warren BDM Brownfield
Trumbull

Warren BDM Brownfield

236 Remaining Developable Acres.

Trade Park
Columbiana

Trade Park

32 Remaining Developable Acres.

Rittman Industrial Park
Wayne

Rittman Industrial Park

60 Remaining Developable Acres.

Ontario Commerce Park
Richland

Ontario Commerce Park

175 Remaining Developable Acres.

Ohio Wooster Innovation Park: Wooster 140
Wayne

Ohio Wooster Innovation Park

40 Remaining Developable Acres.

Mercantile Drive
Lake

Mercantile Drive

32 Remaining Developable Acres.

Cuyahoga Valley Industrial
Cuyahoga

Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center

The Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center is adjacent to I-77.

bonner industrial park
Geauga

Bonner Industrial Park

84 Remaining Developable Acres.

Bluestone business park
Cuyahoga

Bluestone Business Park

29 Remaining Developable Acres.

Alliance Commerce Park
Stark

Alliance Commerce Park

106 Remaining Developable Acres.

north central ohio industrial park
Huron

North Central Ohio Industrial Park

102 Remaining Developable Acres.

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Tuscarawas

Newcomerstown Ohio Industrial Park

97 remaining developable acres.

Airport West
Richland

Airport West Industrial Park

70 Remaining Developable Acres.

Colleges, universities, and education providers offering management & professional services related areas of study.

Management & Professional Services Workforce Data

Top 10 Management & Professional Services Employers in Northeast Ohio

CompanyEmployees
Mancan, Inc.2,175
Willis Towers Watson2,116
Actionlink, LLC2,000
Ernst & Young LLP1,476
Jones Day Limited Partnership900
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA780
Cohen & Company, LTD650
Quadax, Inc.536
Baker & Hostetler LLP465
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP358
Source: D&B Hoovers, Reference USA

Top 10 Management & Professional Services Occupations in Northeast Ohio

OccupationEmployed in Industry
Accountants and Auditors8,917
Lawyers7,275
Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers6,509
Management Analysts4,848
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks4,540
Customer Service Representatives4,401
Paralegals and Legal Assistants4,289
Computer Systems Analysts3,918
Office Clerks, General3,836
Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other3,703
Source: D&B Hoovers 
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9.3K+

Certificates

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12.3K+

Associate’s Degrees

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21K+

Bachelor’s Degrees

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9.3K+

Graduate Degrees

Case Study

AMS

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of its entry into the United States and the establishment of Cleveland & the Northeast Ohio Region for its North American headquarters.

Northeast Ohio Regional Events

Mindy McLaughlin

Mindy McLaughlin

Managing Director, Global Business Development, Team NEO 

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