How We Do It

For businesses looking to expand into Northeast Ohio, our team provides:

Confidentiality

Team NEO takes a private sector approach to the location selection process. We understand and respect the need to remain confidential.

Business Case

Team NEO employs a full-service PhD-led econometric research staff that provides relevant and insightful information through the site selection process. With GIS mapping, REMI, Lexis/Nexis and other key data sources, Team NEO provides unique and complete data, as well as timely and quality turnaround on all Request-for-Information needs. To provide the optimum solution for each client’s needs, we provide extensive information for the region equally, remaining one neutral source for the entire Cleveland Plus region.

Collaboration

As a collaboration of the region’s economic development organizations, we harness the combined strengths of the major city chambers and bring together the groups that will help clients succeed.

Connections

We have the connections to bring the appropriate state, local and private sector resources into the relocation process. We help expedite the process by making necessary local connections for the clients we serve.

Market entry

Customer and supplier networks
Public/private partnership development
Public relations and media relations
Financial and legal services
Relocation assistance

Taxes, Incentives & Financing

Tax comparison analysis
Local tax structures
State and local incentives/grants
Financing alternatives

Talent and Demographics

Market and demographic analysis
Talent availability
Future labor pipeline analysis
Wage/compensation analysis
Workforce panel development
Education assessment and programming
Workforce trends
Recruiting support

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