CIRI is a program of the City of Cleveland, managed by Manufacturing Works, that links Cleveland manufacturing companies to valuable community resources.

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.

Designed to Provide Continuous Support

Using a five-step process, the CIRI program provides Cleveland manufacturing companies with not only the help they need right now, but also the ongoing support they'll need in the future.

1. Assessment: We conduct onsite assessments to understand where manufacturers are at and then identify and prioritize needs, opportunities, and challenges.
2. Research: Using that information, we research possible solutions, relying on public and private resources.
3. Recommendation: CIRI resource experts then recommend the solutions that help manufacturers save time and money, as well as take advantage of the opportunities available to them.
4. Connection: CIRI Industrial Development Managers help connect manufacturers to the right services and firms.
5. Follow-up: We provide ongoing support—throughout implementation, resolution, and beyond—to ensure our solutions optimally help companies overcome their challenges.

Our end goal is to help Cleveland manufacturing companies grow and prosper.