The Cleveland Industrial Retention Initiative (CIRI) began with a focus on grass-roots retention efforts with the City of Cleveland’s manufacturing companies. Since 1994, CIRI has helped Cleveland manufacturing companies improve operations, maintain profitability, and remain competitive.
This program is an integral part of Mayor Frank Jackson’s plan to link manufacturing businesses to community resources. Over the past three years, our CIRI team has averaged over 460 unique manufacturing site visits per year.
Our end goal is to help Cleveland manufacturing companies grow and prosper.
We connect Cleveland manufacturing companies to public and private financing, which includes low-interest loans and grants that can be used for business expansion, equipment, site acquisition, working capital, and staff training.
We gather information on available industrial properties and buildings, and offer support for relocation and expansion.
We're equipped to provide information about industrial properties and facilities, as well as provide site-selection assistance, relocation, and expansion support.
We connect manufacturers to industry best practices and techniques to protect employees and properties.
Through CIRI, manufacturers gain access to workforce professionals who can help them hire, place, and train employees. They can also gain access to grants that help reduce training costs.
We deliver the tools manufacturers need to grow their businesses. This includes access to government-supplier resources and sales development assistance.
We can provide access to a diverse set of resources that can handle anything from roadway improvements to graffiti removal to utility efficiency.
Manufacturers can access resources that will help control waste management costs, implement waste reduction solutions, and educate them about the availability of local EPA services.
We provide connections to professionals who can provide technical expertise and help manufacturers improve the quality, productivity, inventory, and costs tied to technologies.
Through individual or group support, CIRI can provide customized solutions that address specific business needs.
Region 1: Wards 1, 2, 8–10, and 12
Kim McCarty
Director, Industrial Development
216.588.1446
Region 2: Wards 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7
Molly Leitch Leitner
Manager, Industrial Development
216.920.1961
Region 3: Wards 11, 13–17
Millie Caraballo
Senior Manager, Industrial Development
216.588.1447
Chelsey Kovar
Economic Development Specialist
440.941.0082
For more information on CIRI, contact Kim McCarty, Director of Industrial Development, via email or at 216.588.1446
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