About Team NEO

Accelerating economic growth and job creation throughout the 14 counties of Northeast Ohio.

Regional success and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

About Team NEO

Building a more vibrant regional economy.

As the Northeast Ohio Region’s economic development partner, Team NEO accelerates the pace of growth and equity relating to business development outcomes throughout the 14 counties of Northeast Ohio. Working with our partners, our mission is to “Bend the Curve” by 2030 – by surpassing current economic forecasts and creating a more vibrant economy for all.

We work with a strong, coordinated regional network to advance the Northeast Ohio Region toward a truly vibrant economy: one that is talented, equitable, innovative, resilient, competitive, and prosperous.

At Team NEO, we:

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Advance Regional Competitiveness

As the JobsOhio Network Partner, Team NEO aligns and amplifies local economic development efforts in Northeast Ohio’s 14 county region to create jobs and build a more robust economy.

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Promote Northeast Ohio Together

Team NEO offers local partners a bigger, more powerful platform to share their successes, market their assets, and attract more investment.

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Drive Solutions with Data

Team NEO conducts research and data analysis to inform local conversations and influence solutions contributing to Northeast Ohio’s economic growth. We track the performance of the regional supply chain and business incentives to ensure employers have the tools they need to grow, attract talent, and thrive.

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Create Equitable Economic Growth

Team NEO works to increase access to jobs, education, and training for the region’s 3.6 million people, while building a more attractive investment environment for economic growth in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, and everywhere in between.

Team NEO’s aspirational vision to “Bend the Curve” 

Team NEO and our partners are on a mission to “Bend the Curve” – dramatically improving Northeast Ohio’s economic outcomes beyond current projections. Through coordinated, data-driven strategies, we aim to: 

  • Boost GDP growth 
  • Increase productivity 
  • Create more high-quality jobs 
  • Expand access to career opportunities 
  • Grow our workforce 

By “Bending the Curve,” we’ll forge a more vibrant, equitable regional economy by 2030, enhancing Northeast Ohio’s global competitiveness while increasing prosperity for all residents.