Thank you to everyone who joined us for our October NODE Economic Development Resource Fair! From connecting with regional resource partners to hearing real-world examples of projects in action, attendees explored the programs, tools, and partnerships helping move economic development projects forward across Northeast Ohio. A special thank you to our Rapid-Fire Project Spotlight speakers—Christine Nelson, Cathy Bieterman, Nathasha Cresap, and Susan Crotty—for sharing their insights and experiences in business attraction, expansion, talent, and housing. We also extend our appreciation to all of our resource table partners for sharing valuable information and connecting attendees with resources to support their communities and businesses. Finally, thank you to First Financial Bank, our 2026 NODE Signature Event Sponsor, for your continued support of NODE and regional economic development collaboration! #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

For 160 years, Sherwin-Williams has been part of Northeast Ohio’s story. Today, its continued investment in our region is helping shape what comes next. As we celebrate 10 years of Aligning Opportunities, we're honored to welcome Heidi Petz, Chair, President and CEO of Sherwin-Williams, as our keynote speaker to share how collaboration between businesses, educators, and community partners can strengthen our talent pipeline and create opportunities for the next generation. Hear why Northeast Ohio's future is one worth investing in, and how we can continue Rising Together. 📅 October 28 | 8:15–10:15 a.m. 📍 John A. Spitzer Conference Center, Elyria 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #AligningOpportunities #RisingTogether #NortheastOhio #WorkforceDevelopment #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Join regional leaders for a conversation on the importance of working together to build a stronger, more competitive Northeast Ohio. The session will highlight the role elected officials, local policies, and community readiness play in supporting economic growth. Attendees will gain practical insights into economic development fundamentals, from site readiness and incentive strategies to talent engagement and zoning and leave with a shared understanding that a vibrant economy depends on collaboration across organizations, communities, and the region as a whole. Northeast Ohio’s success depends on acting as one region with one shared purpose. Registration, details, and speakers can be found here: bit.ly/3VOtvKX #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Family-owned businesses are the backbone of Northeast Ohio’s economy. How can we help yours grow? Join Team NEO, TUFTEX Balloons and Case Western Reserve University Weatherhead Center for Family Business on November 5 for Growing a Family Business, an exclusive event designed for family-owned businesses looking to expand, strengthen their workforce, and plan for the next generation of success. Hear firsthand from TUFTEX Balloons about their growth journey and learn how JobsOhio grants, loan programs, and new workforce initiatives can help your family business thrive. 📅 Thursday, November 5 | 8:00–9:45 AM 📍 Patrick S. Parker Community Sailing Center | Cleveland, OH Own or lead a family business? This conversation is for you! 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/4i06N9M #FamilyBusiness #NortheastOhio #EconomicDevelopment #TeamNEO #JobsOhio

Last week, Team NEO CEO Matt Dolan joined regional business and community leaders at Huron County Growth Partnership’s Network After Work Awards! A special thank you to Huron County Growth Partnership for its continued collaboration and commitment to driving economic growth and opportunity throughout Huron County and the Northeast Ohio Region. #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Hear from Anne Richards, President & CEO, Goodwill of Greater Cleveland & East Central Ohio, on the importance of Aligning Opportunities and how it brings together organizations to be the best we can be. Learn more on October 28th at Aligning Opportunities. Register: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #AligningOpportunities #TeamNEO #NortheastOhio #Talent #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

What if your next manufacturing site was already positioned for production? Foundation Business Park combines 153 acres with the infrastructure needed to support industrial operations—including approximately 950,000 GPD of water capacity, wastewater capacity expandable up to 2 MGD and 69 kV electric infrastructure. For food manufacturers, there's another advantage: the surrounding market includes 1,890 food manufacturing workers at 2.46× the national concentration. It's a combination of infrastructure + workforce + room to grow built around what manufacturers need next. See the opportunity at Foundation Business Park → bit.ly/4rUF4fe #Sites #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Collaboration is at the heart of a stronger Northeast Ohio. Yesterday, members of the Team NEO team joined more than 500 business and community leaders at the Greater Sandusky Partnership 2026 Annual Meeting to celebrate the growth, momentum, and partnerships moving our region forward. We were honored to receive the Regional Collaboration Award and are especially grateful to have Greater Sandusky Partnership as a valued partner. Their continued leadership and commitment to supporting businesses, communities, and economic growth make an important impact across the Shores & Islands Ohio area and our entire region. Thank you to the Greater Sandusky Partnership team for this recognition and for all you do to help Northeast Ohio thrive. We’re proud of what we’re accomplishing together! #TeamNEO #NortheastOhio #EconomicDevelopment #RegionalCollaboration #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Mark your calendars! There are plenty of opportunities to connect, learn, and engage with Team NEO this fall. From economic development resources and workforce insights to conversations shaping more competitive communities, our upcoming events bring together leaders from across Northeast Ohio to share ideas and move our region forward. 📍 October 20: October NODE Meeting 📍 October 28: Aligning Opportunities: 10th Anniversary 📍 November 12: Growing Competitive Communities | November NODE We hope to see you there! Learn more and register for upcoming events: bit.ly/4rI9b9S #TeamNEO #NortheastOhioRegion #EconomicDevelopment #NEOEvents #NEOhio #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy

Building a stronger Northeast Ohio requires businesses, community leaders and regional partners working together toward a shared vision. Hear from Nic Barlage, CEO of Rock Entertainment, on Team NEO’s role in bringing our region together and creating opportunities for businesses and communities to thrive. Join us on October 28 at Aligning Opportunities as we celebrate 10 years of collaboration and look ahead to the future of talent in Northeast Ohio. Register: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #AligningOpportunities #TeamNEO #NortheastOhio #Talent #NorthastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Crown Cork & Seal, a leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products including steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household, and other consumer products, on announcing plans to add a high-capacity production line at its Massillon plant. Team NEO worked to secure a JobsOhio Workforce Grant to assist the company in addressing the training demands of this growth opportunity. #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

The HC Companies, Inc., doing business as Growscape, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of horticultural containers, decorative planters, and lawn & garden products. The company, with dual headquarters in Twinsburg, Ohio and Shelton, Connecticut, announced plans to add 90 new positions at its Middlefield facility, while retaining 386 jobs. “Congratulations to Mayor Ben Garlich and the Village of Middlefield on the continued growth and expansion of Growscape,” said Matt Dolan, CEO of Team NEO. “This commitment is a testament to the strong partnership among our economic development partners. By working together, we’re creating the conditions that give companies the confidence to invest, grow and create new opportunities right here in Northeast Ohio.” Read more here: bit.ly/4hRAdYY #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

She said Cleveland, but we’re making one small edit. 😉🎶 “He already took me to Northeast Ohio.” From Cleveland to communities across the region, we already knew Northeast Ohio was worth singing about. Thanks for the shoutout, Taylor Swift! #NortheastOhioRegion #Cleveland #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Attracting and retaining talent in Northeast Ohio takes collaboration. Through initiatives like the Cleveland Talent Alliance, Team NEO, Destination Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Partnership work together to connect people with opportunities and strengthen Greater Cleveland’s ability to compete for talent. Hear from Michael Schoop about how Aligning Opportunities provides a shared understanding that our region comes together to solve. Continue the conversation at Aligning Opportunities on October 28. Register: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #AligningOpportunities #TeamNEO #NortheastOhio #Talent

What an incredible day at the 2026 Ohio Space Forum last Thursday! 🚀 Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, attendees, and Ohio Space Week partners who helped bring together leaders from across industry, government, academia, and research for conversations about the future of space exploration, innovation, and defense. The energy throughout the Forum was a reflection of something much bigger: the growing momentum of Ohio’s aerospace and defense industry. With world-class research, advanced manufacturing capabilities, a highly skilled workforce, and organizations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, Ohio continues to play an important role in shaping the future of this industry. We’re proud to bring these conversations to Northeast Ohio and grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Ohio Space Forum possible. The future of aerospace and defense is taking shape, and Ohio is ready for what’s next. #OhioSpaceForum #OhioSpaceWeek #Aerospace #Defense #SpaceIndustry #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

As our Ohio Space Forum event is taking place right now, we want to thank all of our sponsors who have made this event possible! Thank YOU! #OhioSpaceForum #OhioSpace #Aerospace #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Partners like @PNCBank play an important role in strengthening our region’s talent ecosystem by providing pathways from classroom to career through its PartnerUp Program. PNC is proud to be part of creative solutions with PartnerUp, a program that connects high school seniors to career paths through in-school programming, real employer exposure, and direct hiring opportunities. Register for our Aligning Opportunities event: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #Aligning Opportunities #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Additive Engineering Solutions LLC has announced plans to expand its operations in Akron to advance its large-format polymer additive manufacturing (LFAM) solutions. The investment will strengthen the company’s ability to produce large-scale, 3D-printed parts for aerospace and industrial applications, supporting growth in an innovative and rapidly evolving industry. The project is supported with a $780,000 JobsOhio loan that will create ten new well-paying jobs and retain 19 positions. Read the announcement here: bit.ly/4ip5Mu1 #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI