Headquarters & Professional Services
Outpacing the nation in headquarters and professional services growth.
Headquarters & Professional Services
Industries
A service-oriented region that thrives in professional services.
With over 140,000 workers supporting headquarters and professional services operations throughout the region, few locations rival Northeast Ohio in this sector. The region has a 64% higher concentration of Headquarters and Professional Services employment than the United States as a whole, and a higher concentration of headquarters employment than Atlanta, Boston, San Francisco, Dallas, New York, and Chicago, creating a strong demand for professional services in Northeast Ohio.
Successful businesses need the support of top-tier professional services. The Northeast Ohio Region offers a world-class professional services cluster of leading legal, insurance, and marketing firms. In addition, the region’s financial sector is among the top 5 in the U.S.
With companies like Goodyear Tire, Parker Hannifin, Sherwin Williams, Progressive Insurance, Eaton Corporation, Lincoln Electric, and The J.M. Smucker Company, the Northeast Ohio Region has outpaced the nation in headquarters employment growth since 1990, fostering the continued development of the professional services industry. Northeast Ohio is a prime location for professional service operations, thanks to its talented workforce and corporate-friendly tax structure, as well as exceptional growth opportunities.
Concentrated strength, competitive costs, and continued growth.
A thriving professional services cluster, rental and wage costs are 50% lower than those in New York City and San Francisco, and a strong Midwest work ethic. With conditions like this, you can’t afford to look elsewhere.
Great Flight Access to Major Business Destinations
NYC Flights – 20 daily nonstop round-trip flights (all airports)
Chicago Flights – 16 daily nonstop round-trip flights (all airports)
Washington D.C – 12 daily nonstop round-trip flights (all airports)
Atlanta – 9 daily nonstop round-trip flights
Boston – 6 daily nonstop round-trip flights
Houston – 5 daily nonstop round-trip flights
Headquarters & Professional Services Ecosystem in Northeast Ohio
Company
Access to Talent
Partners
R&D Resources
Infrastructure
200K+
200K+ employed in the top 15 Headquarters occupations than peer regions
#5 in U.s.
#5 in U.S. headquarters employment
40% of ohio
40% of Ohio’s Fortune 1000 companies
64% HIGHER
Northeast Ohio has a 64% higher concentration of Headquarters employment than the U.S. as a whole
73% LOWER
73% lower office lease rates than competitive metro regions
Available Sites
Louisville Industrial Park
Louisville Industrial Park offers 170 contiguous developable acres, with Geotechnical, Wetland Delineation & Mitigation, and Phase I Environmental Site Analysis completed.
Olmsted Joint Economic Development District
The joint Economic Development District (Olmsted JEDD) of Olmsted Township and City of Olmsted Falls has a site of 80 acres for industrial development. Additional acreage for expansion is available. The property is zoned for light industrial/distribution and utilities are available.
Norton Commerce Park
Norton Commerce Park, centrally located in Ohio, offers strategic advantages for operations within a major industrial region. Positioned at the intersection of I-76 and SR-21, and just miles from I-77 and I-71, it ensures excellent connectivity.
Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center
The Cuyahoga Valley Industrial Center is adjacent to I-77.
Colleges, universities, and education providers offering management & professional services related areas of study.
Management & Professional Services Workforce Data
- Employers
- Occupations
- Higher Education
Top 10 Management & Professional Services Employers in Northeast Ohio
| Company | Employers |
|---|---|
| Progressive Insurance | 13,150 |
| KeyCorp | 5,767 |
| The Sherwin-Williams Co. | 4,614 |
| FirstEnergy Corp. | 4,287 |
| Lincoln Electric Holdings | 2,900 |
| Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. | 2,802 |
| Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. | 2,550 |
| Medical Mutual of Ohio | 2,223 |
| Parker Hannifin Corp. | 2,100 |
| Avery Dennison | 2,015 |
Top 10 Management & Professional Services Occupations in Northeast Ohio
| Occupation | Employed in Industry |
|---|---|
| General and Operations Managers | 46,840 |
| Customer Service Representatives | 29,437 |
| Accountants and Auditors | 17,653 |
| Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks | 17,534 |
| First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers | 14,778 |
| Software Developers | 10,960 |
| Human Resources Specialists | 10,828 |
| Financial Managers | 9,299 |
| Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists | 8,809 |
| Business Operations Specialists, All Other | 8,593 |
11.2K+
Certificates
7.8K+
Associate’s Degrees
15K+
Bachelor’s Degrees
8K+
Graduate Degrees
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