City of Solon Economic Development eNewsletter

Volume 13 | January 2021

Economic Development eNewsletter

Solon Mobility Task Force Update

GCRTA will be using $200,000 of RTA funds to pilot a first mile, last mile type of transit service to address the needs of workers. Because of the work that the Solon Mobility Task Force has been doing, Solon could be selected as the location for the pilot program. But we need to hear from Solon businesses what types of transportation needs your employees have and ideas for solutions. Email ashaker@Solonohio.org to share your ideas.

For more information on the Solon Mobility Task Force and its objectives, click here.

Business Attraction & Expansion

Solon will soon welcome two new large businesses - ISSquared, a cyber security and data center and Digital Room, a web-to-print provider will be expanding from Brook Park. We are excited to have them in Solon, as well as two local businesses expanding within the city into additional locations – Wrap-Tite and Oakwood Labs. Congratulations to these companies and we wish them success in the new year here in Solon.

Small Business Stimulus Package

A new coronavirus relief bill was passed by Congress and has been signed into law for small businesses. For more information, view this article on 15 things to know about the bill and how it can help your business. Please contact your lender to let them know if you would like to apply.

TechCred Grants for your Business

The seventh TechCred application period closes January 29^th at 3:00 p.m.

TechCred helps businesses upskill their current and incoming workforce with tech-focused credentials. Businesses can receive up to $2,000 for each tech-focused credential earned, up to $30,000 per employer each application period.

Since the program’s start, a total of 966 Ohio employers have been approved for funding, supporting the earning of 15,105 tech-focused credentials by Ohio employees.

Businesses can learn more and apply at TechCred.Ohio.gov.

Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr. plan to help out local Cleveland businesses

Cavalier’s Larry Nance is asking locally-owned Cleveland businesses to send him apparel (shirts, hats, etc.) for him to wear as advertisement. He will be photographed in the apparel and will post it on his social media accounts. We would love to see him in some Solon based business gear!

For more information and how to send your apparel, click here.

Business Advisers of Cleveland

BAC helps entrepreneurs, small businesses and nonprofit organizations be successful by offering advice through free counseling and mentoring services.

Learn more about their services here.

Business Recycling Directory

Want to know where and how to recycle cardboard or fluorescent bulbs? The Solid Waste District's Recycling Directory for Business & Industry lists companies that recycle, reuse or compost a wide variety of waste materials produced by businesses and institutions in Cuyahoga County. Doing so will reduce your company's waste disposal costs -- proving that what’s good for business can also be good for our environment.

Business Recycling Directory - https://cuyahogarecycles.org/BusinessDirectory

Upcoming webinars - https://cuyahogarecycles.org/event_calendar

Free Webinars for Businesses on Waste Reduction & Recycling

The Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District invites you to join Business Recycling Specialist Doreen Schreiber for a webinar series highlighting waste reduction and recycling strategies for businesses and organizations.

Information on the next webinar is below:

Doreen can also help businesses save money by negotiating their waste and recycling contracts as well as help with the bidding process. Contact Doreen at dschreiber@cuyahogacounty.us.

Solon Restaurant Guide

Solon is in Business!

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Contact Angee Shaker for economic development inquiries:

440.337.1313

ashaker@solonohio.org

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