Invest in Team NEO

Influence the growth of our region, your industry, and your business.

Team NEO investors advance industry, innovation, site development, and talent solutions in Northeast Ohio – while boosting their market presence.

Let’s grow together.

Investing in Team NEO, the JobsOhio network partner for Northeast Ohio, supports economic development in the region, helps us bend the curve towards robust growth, and directly benefits your company. Gain a competitive edge through:

  • A strong network of industry leaders
  • Innovative business solutions
  • Increased market visibility

10 reasons to invest in Team NEO

  1. Boost the local economy: The creation of new jobs and upskilling existing talent boosts the local economy, leading to higher disposable incomes and increased consumer spending, which can benefit businesses across various sectors, including yours.
  2. Create an increase in demand for goods and services: Team NEO works to attract new businesses and help existing ones grow, increasing demand for goods and services in our market that creates opportunities for your company to expand its customer base.
  3. Gain a competitive edge: Investing in Team NEO provides access to industry-specific conversations, research insights, and sponsorship opportunities that help investors gain a competitive edge.
  4. Enhance the business environment: Promoting the region as a premier business destination can lead to improved infrastructure, better business support services, and a more favorable business climate, directly benefiting companies operating in the area.
  5. Get a seat at the table: By serving on Team NEO’s board or as a member of one of Team NEO’s strategy-focused councils, you have the opportunity to co-create solutions to regional economic challenges, build new business relationships, and enhance your market presence.
  6. Grow the talent pool you plan to hire from: By investing in Team NEO, you are helping to create a pool of educated, highly skilled, and diverse talent for the jobs you need to fill.
  7. Make the supply chain more resilient: Building resilient and innovative supply chains can help your company mitigate risks, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, making your operations more robust and competitive.
  8. Enhance business networks: Partnering with Team NEO provides companies with opportunities to connect with other businesses, government agencies, and community organizations, fostering collaboration and potential business partnerships.
  9. Demonstrate corporate social responsibility: Team NEO brings together a powerful coalition of businesses, higher education, and civic leaders to create sustainable growth and equitable prosperity. Joining us demonstrates your commitment to the community and our shared future. 
  10. Amplify regional impact: Support Team NEO’s high-profile events and sought-after research reports, boosting your company’s visibility and influence in the region.

Team NEO Investments

We’re Making an impact.

Since 2019, Team NEO, along with its partners and investors have worked to build a stronger, more resilient Northeast Ohio, supporting:

Job

30,000

New Jobs
Invest

$8.4 Billion

In Capital Investments
Companies

111

New Companies

Team NEO investors drive results.

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“Falls & Co. believes it is the community’s responsibility to invest in Team NEO’s economic development. An investment in a region where we live and work, to accelerate change and support markets with talent, state-of-the-art developments, and advancements in manufacturing.”

– Rob Falls, President & CEO, Falls Co.

amHigley

“AMHigley invests in the communities in which we build. We are driven by enhancing the communities that we live and work in.”

– Gareth D. Vaughan, President & CEO, The Albert M. Higley Co., LLC

Kent State

“Kent State University invests in Team NEO to strengthen the relationship between the universities and the business community of Northeast Ohio by creating pathways for our students and graduates to intern and ultimately be hired permanently within the region.”

– Todd Diacon, President, Kent State University

Investor Spotlights

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07/07/25

Lorain County JVS Invests in Team NEO

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06/26/25

Squire Patton Boggs Invests in Team NEO

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09/24/24

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. Invests in Team NEO

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08/20/24

Falls & Co. Invests in Team NEO

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05/16/24

Gardiner Invests in Team NEO

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04/22/24

Schauer Group Invests in Team NEO

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03/18/24

Desmone Invests in Team NEO

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01/03/24

Verdantas Invests in Team NEO

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01/03/24

Terracon Consultants Invests in Team NEO

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01/03/24

S&T Bank Invests in Team NEO

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01/03/24

Geis Companies Invests in Team NEO

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01/03/24

The Davey Tree Expert Company Invests in Team NEO

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12/13/23

Avery Dennison Invests in Team NEO

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12/07/23

Case Western Reserve University Invests in Team NEO

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12/05/23

Pleasant Valley Corporation Invests in Team NEO

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12/04/23

Involta Invests in Team NEO

Cleveland State University
11/29/23

Cleveland State University Invests in Team NEO

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10/23/23

The Great Lakes Construction Co. Invests in Team NEO

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08/23/23

Dyke Yaxley Invests in Team NEO

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08/21/23

CBRE Group Invests in Team NEO

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05/23/23

The Kleingers Group Invests in Team NEO

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03/29/23

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP  Invests in Team NEO

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09/12/22

Frantz Ward Invests in Team NEO

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09/12/22

Goldfarb Weber Creative Media Invests in Team NEO

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09/07/22

Jones Day Invests in Team NEO

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08/17/22

Burns & McDonnell Invests in Team NEO

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04/25/22

OHM Advisors Invests in Team NEO

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08/27/21

LaBella Invests in Team NEO

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08/06/21

AT&T Invests in Team NEO

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07/22/21

Alliance Solutions Group Invests in Team NEO

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07/16/21

Meaden & Moore Invests in Team NEO

Akron Children's Hospital
03/10/20

Akron Children’s Hospital Invests in Team NEO

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02/25/20

The Akron-Canton Airport Invests in Team NEO

Dawn Southard

Dawn Southard

Vice President, Investor Relations, Team NEO

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