Regional Economic Development Efforts Lead to More Than 3,500
Jobs and $260 Million in Payroll in Q3
Regional economic development activities helped to strengthen
Northeast Ohio’s economy in the third quarter of 2014 by
attracting and supporting the growth of 16 businesses, including
Core-Mark and TruBridge, Inc., reports the Q3
2014 Regional Economic Development Report.
The report provides the most complete snapshot of economic
development results for Northeast Ohio. It is based on activity
reported by JobsOhio, Team NEO, major city chambers of commerce and
economic development organizations in 18 counties across Northeast
Ohio.
Q3 highlights from the report include:
- 16 attraction and expansion successes
- 3,521 jobs
- $260 million in payroll
- $289 million in new capital investment
“The region’s economic development organizations
continued to work together to drive business growth for Northeast
Ohio in Q3,” said Tom Waltermire, CEO of Team NEO. “Our
collaborative approach allows us to quickly and seamlessly provide
businesses with the support they need to choose Northeast Ohio as
their business expansion location.”