Northeast Ohio Advantage

Whether you’re a recent college graduate or more advanced in your career, Northeast Ohio is a great place to work, live, and play. 

The 13 counties that constitute Northeast Ohio (Ashtabula, Columbiana, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Mahoning, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Trumbull, and Wayne) are home to more than 4 million people. 

The Cleveland Foundation is located in the historic Hanna building in the middle of downtown Cleveland’s theatre district. With more than 147,000 people working downtown, you will be in great company at the Cleveland Foundation.

Working in NE Ohio

With many prominent employers such as the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, Progressive, National City, Key Bank, Eaton Corp. and others, the Greater Cleveland area has more than 2 million workers.

What are some of the benefits of working in Northeast Ohio and downtown Cleveland in particular?

• No matter what your field, there are several professional organizations in the area that provide networking opportunities.
• Our efficient public transportation system makes getting to work easy no matter where you’re headed.
• Parking downtown is both plentiful and affordable, with some lots charging as little as $2.50 per day.

Living in NE Ohio

Whether you choose to live in the city or the suburbs, Northeast Ohio is a great place to call home.

What are some of the benefits of living in Northeast Ohio?

• A study completed by the Economist Intelligence Unit in 2005 ranked Cleveland as the most livable city in the United States.
• According to a July 2006 survey by the National Association of Realtors, the Cleveland real estate market rated favorably in terms of affordability. The median price of a home was only slightly more than $120,000.
• Northeast Ohio is home to great schools, as well as one of the largest concentrations of higher education in the country.

Playing in NE Ohio

Whatever your preference, there’s always something fun to do in Northeast Ohio. You can catch a movie or show at the theatre, shop at Legacy Village or Crocker Park, or spend the day having fun on Lake Erie.

What are some of the entertainment options in Northeast Ohio? Click on the links below to discover what’s waiting for you.

Sports

• Akron Aeros – Class AA minor-league baseball 
• Cleveland Browns – NFL football
• Cleveland Cavaliers – NBA basketball 
• Cleveland Indians –MLB baseball
• Lake County Captains – Class A baseball

Museums

• Akron Art Museum
• Cleveland Museum of Art
• Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art
• Cleveland Museum of Natural History
• Great Lakes Science Center
• Inventure Place
• Pro Football Hall of Fame 
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
• Western Reserve Historical Society

Music/Theatre 

• Akron Civic Theatre
• Cain Park
• Canton Palace Theatre
• Carousel Dinner Theatre
• Cleveland Orchestra 
• Cleveland Play House
• Karamu Theater
• Playhouse Square

Shopping

• The Arcade – Downtown Cleveland  
• Aurora Farms Premium Outlets – Aurora
• Beachwood Place – Beachwood
• Crocker Park – Westlake
• ETON Collection – Woodmere
• Galleria at Erieview – Downtown Cleveland
• Legacy Village – Lyndhurst
• Tower City – Downtown Cleveland 

Visit Positively Cleveland's (formerly the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland) site for more information about the Greater Cleveland area.