Advance Northeast Ohio is our region's economic action plan.
Our efforts are focused in four areas. Click on the headings below to learn more about specific initiatives in each area and some of the region's organizations that are collaborating to Advance Northeast Ohio.
Advance Northeast Ohio Action Areas and Strategies
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BUSINESS GROWTH AND ATTRACTION
- Grow industries through innovation and commercialization
- Encourage entrepreneurship to accelerate business formation and growth
- Attract and expand high-growth businesses
- Help manufacturers shift to and succeed in growing markets
TALENT DEVELOPMENT
- Provide clear path through secondary and higher education to maximize access, affordability, achievement and skill development
- Promote entrepreneurship and innovation in education
- Match talent with available and emerging jobs
- Promote quality pre-school and public education for all
- Help most vulnerable succeed in job market and foster lifelong learning to expand workforce
GROWTH THROUGH RACIAL & ECONOMIC INCLUSION
- Expand and regionalize minority business development
- Encourage attraction and professional advancement of minorities
GOVERNMENT COLLABORATION AND EFFICIENCY
- Implement regional policies that support economically sustainable growth and support planned development
- Improve government efficiency and effectiveness
