Headquarters & Professional Services
Outpacing the nation in headquarters and professional services growth.
Headquarters & Professional Services
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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.
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
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15% growth
15% employment growth in professional services sector from 2001-2017
#4 in U.s.
#4 in U.S. headquarters employment
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center
The Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center is adjacent to I-77.
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
| Company | Employees |
|---|---|
| Mancan, Inc. | 2,175 |
| Willis Towers Watson | 2,116 |
| Actionlink, LLC | 2,000 |
| Ernst & Young LLP | 1,476 |
| Jones Day Limited Partnership | 900 |
| Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA | 780 |
| Cohen & Company, LTD | 650 |
| Quadax, Inc. | 536 |
| Baker & Hostetler LLP | 465 |
| Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP | 358 |
Top 10 Management & Professional Services Occupations in Northeast Ohio
| Occupation | Employed in Industry |
|---|---|
| Accountants and Auditors | 8,917 |
| Lawyers | 7,275 |
| Software Developers and Software Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers | 6,509 |
| Management Analysts | 4,848 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 4,540 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 4,401 |
| Paralegals and Legal Assistants | 4,289 |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 3,918 |
| Office Clerks, General | 3,836 |
| Project Management Specialists and Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 3,703 |
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