Uncover New Business Opportunities in Cleveland

The Insider's Guide to The Greater Cleveland Business Community

Author

Mike Marcellus
February 24, 2026

In partnership with

The Cleveland Networker

👋 Good morning, Cleveland! Welcome to The Cleveland Networker, the local newsletter serving 19,642 professionals in the Greater Cleveland business community.

In today’s issue:

👍 Mentor women’s business event aims to connect entrepreneurs, executives

👀 Is Greater Cleveland heading the right direction? A scorecard vs. other metros

🏢 Microsoft to build data center in Hebron, Ohio

📈 Cleveland organizations that are looking for Web-based Electronic Payment Software, Cleaning Service, Employee Benefits Consulting Services, and more

❤️ She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along

📅 Register for Cleveland networking events

👨‍💻 And more …

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🍇 GRAPEVINE
Cleveland Business Buzz

A look inside the Cleveland business community.

  • Is Greater Cleveland heading the right direction? A scorecard vs. other metros (Read)

  • Microsoft to build data center in Hebron, Ohio (Read)

  • Mentor women’s business event aims to connect entrepreneurs, executives (Read)

  • ‘Too much red tape’: Mayor Justin Bibb talks loss of lead paint grant, streamlining city business in budget presentation (Read)

  • Ohio State opens new University Hospital, moves several patients (Read)

  • FanDuel Sports Network begins process to close; 27 laid off locally (Read)

  • Cleveland mayor spent $50K on trip to conference: I-Team (Read)

  • 'More than a Felon' job fair gives people second chances (Read)

  • Less exercise, higher heart rates: Ohio trails healthier states (Read)

  • Cleveland planning commission OKs Cosm, domed theater with virtual courtside views (Read)

📈 PIPELINE
Sales & Marketing

Sales leads and exclusive offers for Cleveland businesses.

  • The Cleveland Metropolitan School District is soliciting bids for the conversion of a former utility workroom at Riverside School, 14601 Montrose Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111, into a student learning kitchen (Link)

  • Web-based Electronic Payment Software (Link)

  • Refuse Truck Cleaning Services needed in the City of Cleveland (Link)

  • Employee Benefits Consulting Services and entering into a three (3) year contract (Link)

  • The City of Cleveland needs Wayfinding and Signage (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.

  • Cavs, Guardians seek $100M+ in state money to fund stadium repairs (More)

  • She's had unclaimed funds for decades. She had no idea until the Browns stadium came along (More)

  • Lorain Finalizes $1.3 Million in Funding to Build Largest Skate Park in Northeast Ohio (More)

  • 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)

📅 EVENTS
Business & Networking

Where Cleveland professionals go to learn, connect, and grow.

🤝 2/24 Our Group Networking Event (Register)

🤝 2/24  Ohio Rural Business Initiative in Piketon, OH (Register)

🤝 2/25 The Black Excellence Networking Mixer (Register)

🤝 2/26 Multi Chamber Networking Mega Mixer (Register)

🤝 2/28 Realtor Networking (Register)

🤝 2/28 February Business Book Club Meeting (Register)

🤝 3/03 WWLCC Coffee Networking at First Presbyterian Church of Willoughby (Register)

🤝 3/05  Network Wednesday: Cleveland, Ohio (Register)

🤝 3/05 Equestrian Business Networking Event (Register)

🤝 3/10 2026 Business After Hours -March 10th at Lorain Ohio KartPlex (Register)

🤝 3/12 Northeast Ohio Networkers In-person Social (Register)

🤝 4/01 Effective Networking with LinkedIn (Register)

🤝 5/07 Discover BNI Networking Event (Register)

🤝 5/07 MfgClub: ManfConnect - Professional Networking Event ManfConnect - Cleveland (Register)



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