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The Insider's Guide to The Greater Cleveland Business Community
Mike Marcellus
February 10, 2026
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The Cleveland Networker
👋 Good afternoon, Cleveland! Welcome to The Cleveland Networker, the local newsletter serving 18,925 professionals in the Greater Cleveland business community.
In today’s issue:
👍 Team NEO claims a hand in creating 3,000 new jobs in Northeast Ohio
👀 As more NEO breweries close, it begs the question: How are things looking in Cleveland?
📈 Cleveland organizations looking for Transportation Services, Cybersecurity Services, Management Services, Snow Removal, and more
❤️ Why you need to be paying attention to Ohio tech in February 2026, Securing Over $12.5 Million in Federal Funding for Projects in Northeast Ohio, and more
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🍇 GRAPEVINE
Cleveland Business Buzz
A look inside the Cleveland business community.
Team NEO claims a hand in creating 3,000 new jobs in Northeast Ohio (Read)
Arax Investment Partners acquires $1.5 billion Cleveland advisory firm (Read)
Car insurance rates are falling nationwide and in Ohio (Read)
As more NEO breweries close, it begs the question: How are things looking in Cleveland? (Read)
Some Cleveland business owners say new parking rates will drive money away from the city (Read)
Campaign to end Ohio property taxes brushes off funding concerns as DeWine warns of 20% sales tax (Read)
‘Executive in residence’ hired for Cleveland community services; city touts monitor’s report on police use of force (Read)
Ohio’s household income growth trails most states (Read)
Cleveland Small Businesses Participate in National Shutdown Day With Closures, Donations, Messages of Solidarity (Read)
Burke Airport, Which Loses $1 Million a Year, Makes Most of Its Revenue From Parking (Read)
📈 PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing
Sales leads and exclusive offers for Cleveland businesses.
City of Cleveland needs Transportation Services for 2026 Senior Day (Link)
Cleveland Metroparks Cybersecurity Services (Link)
Management Services for Euclid Beach (Euclid Creek Reservation) and/or Pearl Road (Brookside Reservation) Food Service/Snack Bar (Link)
Snow Removal Services need in Cleveland, Ohio (Link)
The City of Cleveland needs Wayfinding and Signage (Link)
Overhead Door Repair needed at the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (Link)
Police Department Roof & Exterior Restoration Project at The City of Solon (Link)
Cleveland Public Library is seeking proposals from qualified vendors for the provision of multifunction printers (MFPs) and comprehensive print management services (Link)
❤️ BOOSTS
Resources & Support
Technology, funding, and connections that power growth in Cleveland, OH.
You need to be paying attention to Ohio tech in February 2026 (More)
Congresswoman Shontel Brown Secures Over $12.5 Million in Federal Funding for Projects in Northeast Ohio (More)
Ohio claws back $3.3M from Cleveland after city fails to spend money on removing lead from homes (More)
Ohio receives $14.7 million toward early childhood care, education (More)
Need home repairs? Euclid grant program offers up to $7,500 in matching funds (More)
📅 EVENTS
Business & Networking
Where Cleveland professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.
🤝 2/10 Artrepreneurs: The Business of Being Creative (Register) 🤝 2/11 Weekly Business Networking Meeting (Register) 🤝 2/16 Starting, Building, and Running an Online Business Monthly Meetup (Register) 🤝 2/19 Investor + Industry Networking Luncheon (Register) 🤝 2/20 Preparing a Business For Eventual Sale (Register) 🤝 2/21 The Headshot Social: A Professional Headshot & Networking Event (Regiter) 🤝 2/24 Ohio Rural Business Initiative in Piketon, OH (Register) 🤝 2/28 February Business Book Club Meeting (Register) 🤝 3/05 Network Wednesday: Cleveland, Ohio (Register) 🤝 3/05 Equestrian Business Networking Event (Register) |
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