The Cuyahoga County Office of Small Business is here to help you take your business to the next step. We’re here to ensure you join the list of small business success stories throughout Cuyahoga County. Grow your business by improving your network, workforce, financial, and educational opportunities.

• Grow Your Network

  Connect directly with advisors and other business owners through one-on-one consultations with our team to help achieve your collaborative or fiscal goals.

• Grow Your Workforce

  We partner with talent and higher-education organizations including OhioMeansJobs, JobsOhio, Baldwin Wallace University, Cleveland State University, Case Western University, and others to find the perfect workforce for your business.

• Financial Opportunities

  When looking to grow your business, the Office of Small Business knows the make-or-break factor can be your access to capital. Cuyahoga County provides loan opportunities through multiple programs to push you to the next stage and into expansion.

• Educational Opportunities

  The Office of Small Business is here to educate both you and your workforce. We will lead training sessions and workshops to improve your access to procurement opportunities through Cuyahoga County. We partner with organizations that offer programs providing reimbursement for training expenses to upskill your workforce.

• Peer Support

  Fostering regional relationships is vital to generate business growth. We offer strong and supportive resources to help you establish connections with other like-minded business owners to discover a customized path to achieve a new level of success.