Economic Development Department

The Solon Economic Development Department coordinates activities for the recruitment and retention of businesses. Among its duties are the development of marketing materials, administration of the City's tax abatement program, negotiations with industrial prospects, and serving as the City's liaison to existing industry. In addition, staff members work closely with the Solon Chamber of Commerce to support activities of the retail and industrial sectors. The Planning Department is available to assist industrial and residential applicants with the City approval process.

Peggy Weil Dorfman, Economic Development Manager, 440-337-1313

When it gets down to business…
SOLON GETS IT !

Home to 800+ businesses

AA+ Standard & Poor's rating

Business visitation program

Job creation incentives

Employee recruitment assistance

9th in Ohio for number of manufacturing jobs

Solon Schools #1 in Ohio

International business programs

Redevelopment grants

Active Chamber of Commerce

Business Friendly Community Partnership Charter Member

Money Magazine's Best Places to Live: #42 in the U.S.

Cleveland State University Branch Campus

Retail opportunities

Available Industrial, commercial office properties