The HC Companies, Inc., doing business as Growscape, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of horticultural containers, decorative planters, and lawn & garden products. The company, with dual headquarters in Twinsburg, Ohio and Shelton, Connecticut, announced plans to add 90 new positions at its Middlefield facility, while retaining 386 jobs. “Congratulations to Mayor Ben Garlich and the Village of Middlefield on the continued growth and expansion of Growscape,” said Matt Dolan, CEO of Team NEO. “This commitment is a testament to the strong partnership among our economic development partners. By working together, we’re creating the conditions that give companies the confidence to invest, grow and create new opportunities right here in Northeast Ohio.” Read more here: bit.ly/4hRAdYY #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

She said Cleveland, but we’re making one small edit. 😉🎶 “He already took me to Northeast Ohio.” From Cleveland to communities across the region, we already knew Northeast Ohio was worth singing about. Thanks for the shoutout, Taylor Swift! #NortheastOhioRegion #Cleveland #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Attracting and retaining talent in Northeast Ohio takes collaboration. Through initiatives like the Cleveland Talent Alliance, Team NEO, Destination Cleveland and Greater Cleveland Partnership work together to connect people with opportunities and strengthen Greater Cleveland’s ability to compete for talent. Hear from Michael Schoop about how Aligning Opportunities provides a shared understanding that our region comes together to solve. Continue the conversation at Aligning Opportunities on October 28. Register: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #AligningOpportunities #TeamNEO #NortheastOhio #Talent

What an incredible day at the 2026 Ohio Space Forum last Thursday! 🚀 Thank you to our sponsors, speakers, attendees, and Ohio Space Week partners who helped bring together leaders from across industry, government, academia, and research for conversations about the future of space exploration, innovation, and defense. The energy throughout the Forum was a reflection of something much bigger: the growing momentum of Ohio’s aerospace and defense industry. With world-class research, advanced manufacturing capabilities, a highly skilled workforce, and organizations pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, Ohio continues to play an important role in shaping the future of this industry. We’re proud to bring these conversations to Northeast Ohio and grateful to everyone who helped make this year’s Ohio Space Forum possible. The future of aerospace and defense is taking shape, and Ohio is ready for what’s next. #OhioSpaceForum #OhioSpaceWeek #Aerospace #Defense #SpaceIndustry #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

As our Ohio Space Forum event is taking place right now, we want to thank all of our sponsors who have made this event possible! Thank YOU! #OhioSpaceForum #OhioSpace #Aerospace #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Partners like @PNCBank play an important role in strengthening our region’s talent ecosystem by providing pathways from classroom to career through its PartnerUp Program. PNC is proud to be part of creative solutions with PartnerUp, a program that connects high school seniors to career paths through in-school programming, real employer exposure, and direct hiring opportunities. Register for our Aligning Opportunities event: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #Aligning Opportunities #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Additive Engineering Solutions LLC has announced plans to expand its operations in Akron to advance its large-format polymer additive manufacturing (LFAM) solutions. The investment will strengthen the company’s ability to produce large-scale, 3D-printed parts for aerospace and industrial applications, supporting growth in an innovative and rapidly evolving industry. The project is supported with a $780,000 JobsOhio loan that will create ten new well-paying jobs and retain 19 positions. Read the announcement here: bit.ly/4ip5Mu1 #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Today, we remember the lives lost 25 years ago on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and service shown that day and in the days that followed. This morning, members of our team gathered at Progressive Field to participate in the 6th Annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, climbing up to 2,200 steps, the equivalent of 110 floors, in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year’s climb also benefits the Navy SEAL Foundation and its work supporting the Naval Special Warfare community and their families. We will never forget.

Delta Dental of Ohio has continued to support Aligning Opportunities and Team NEO’s work to strengthen the talent landscape across Northeast Ohio for many years. Hear from Margaret Trimer on why Delta Dental continues to believe in Team NEO’s mission and the importance of bringing our region together around the workforce opportunities and challenges shaping our future. Join us as we celebrate a decade of Aligning Opportunities and look ahead to what’s next for Northeast Ohio. 📅 October 28 | Lorain County Community College Register today: bit.ly/4ha2hqJ #AligningOpportunities #TeamNEO #NortheastOhio

Industry leadership takes the stage at next week’s Ohio Space Forum! We’re excited to welcome Kristin Houston, CEO of Rocketdyne, as this year’s Industry Keynote. Kristin brings extensive leadership experience across the aerospace and defense industry and will share her perspective as leaders from across industry, government, academia and research come together to explore the technologies and opportunities shaping the future of space. Join us next Thursday in Cleveland to hear from Kristin and other leaders helping accelerate what’s next for Ohio and the space economy. 📅 September 17, 2026 📍 Hilton Cleveland Downtown 🔗 Register today: bit.ly/3S8fUwt #OhioSpaceForum #Aerospace #SpaceIndustry #NortheastOhio #TeamNEO #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Team NEO had the opportunity to attend Janotta & Herner’s ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of their new facility in Monroeville, Ohio! This exciting milestone reflects Janotta & Herner’s continued growth and investment in Northeast Ohio. We’re proud to celebrate companies that choose to grow here, creating new opportunities and contributing to the strength of our region’s economy. Congratulations to the entire Janotta & Herner team. #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

tk accelis Materials Plus, the newly rebranded North American materials business that includes the former Copper and Brass Sales organization, is expanding its manufacturing and fabrication capabilities with a new facility in Brook Park, Ohio. The expansion will create 47 new jobs and retain 18 existing positions in Northeast Ohio. “The decision of tk accelis Materials Plus to expand in Northeast Ohio underscores the region’s strength in advanced manufacturing and our ability to support companies as they grow,” said Matt Dolan, CEO of Team NEO. “This expansion will bring new capabilities and jobs to the region, and we are proud to have worked alongside JobsOhio and our local partners to help Ohio win the investment.” Read more here: bit.ly/46NhQ0W #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

This week, Team NEO had the opportunity to welcome U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra for two days of meaningful conversations focused on the important business relationship between Northeast Ohio and Canada. Canada is an important economic partner for Northeast Ohio, and maintaining strong cross-border relationships remains a priority for our region. We appreciate Ambassador Hoekstra, our business stakeholders, and Team NEO investors for joining us and contributing to valuable conversations this week. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our relationships with Canada and the many Canadian-based businesses that call Northeast Ohio home. #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

The next era of space is taking shape in Northeast Ohio. From world-class research at NASA Glenn Research Center to a strong network of aerospace manufacturers, universities, innovators and suppliers, Northeast Ohio has the assets to help solve some of the space industry’s biggest challenges. In our latest blog, Keri Zipay, Senior Director of Business Development at Team NEO, explores the momentum building across the region and the opportunities ahead as the space economy continues to evolve. And this September, that ecosystem will come together in Cleveland. On September 17, the Ohio Space Forum will bring leaders from NASA, the U.S. Space Force, industry, academia, research and investment together to explore what it will take to move from research to orbit—from commercializing emerging technologies and advancing space health to powering sustained lunar missions and building the workforce and supply chain to support them. Read the full blog: bit.ly/3T6lOi0 Learn more and register for the Ohio Space Forum: orbitohio.com #OhioSpaceForum #Aerospace #SpaceEconomy #NortheastOhioRegion #TeamNEO #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Today, Team NEO joined JobsOhio and regional partners across Ohio to officially launch the new JobsOhio Technician Path — an incentive program designed to help employers build and retain the skilled technical workforce they need to grow. Through the program, eligible employers can receive up to $10,000 per employee who completes an approved earn-and-learn training pathway for an in-demand technician career. Thank you to Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) for hosting us at the KeyBank Advanced Technology Training Center and to Shana Marbury White, EVP, Workforce Innovation at Tri-C for sharing the important role education and training partners play in building our region’s talent pipeline. We were also grateful to hear directly from employers putting workforce development into action, including Amanda Piccari, Vice President of Human Resources at Ohio Gratings, and Andrew Martin, Director, Tooling Operations and Automation at Howmet Aerospace, who shared their perspectives on developing the skilled talent Northeast Ohio companies need to compete and grow. The JobsOhio Technician Path is another way Team NEO and JobsOhio are working together to connect Northeast Ohio businesses with the resources they need to invest in their people and their future. Read more about the announcement here: bit.ly/45YWZri Learn more and apply: jobsohio.com/path #TeamNEO #JobsOhio #WorkforceDevelopment #NortheastOhio #Manufacturing #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

Congratulations to ProVia, a leading manufacturer of professional-class home exterior products, on the announcement of its new facility in Dover! This significant investment will create 400 new jobs, retain 2,373 existing jobs, and bring $110 million in capital investment to Tuscarawas County. #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI

We’re excited to welcome General Mike Guetlein as this year’s Defense Keynote at the Ohio Space Forum. As the Director of Golden Dome for America, Gen. Mike Guetlein is responsible for building a comprehensive, layered defense of the homeland to ensure the safety of the American people against ballistic, hypersonic, and advanced cruise missiles, as well as other next-generation aerial threats from near-peer and rogue nations. Reporting directly to the Deputy Secretary of War, in this pivotal executive role, he leads the development of the $185 billion Golden Dome for America portfolio, forging aggressive partnerships across industry, academia, national laboratories, and government agencies to rapidly develop and field capabilities and next-generation technology. Register here: bit.ly/3S8fUwt #OhioSpaceForum #Ohio #Aerospace #Defense #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #JobsOhio

This morning, Team NEO CEO Matt Dolan joined Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Lt. Governor Jim Tressel, and Lydia Mihalik, Director of the Ohio Department of Development. at Rocket Arena to kick off the statewide Heart of Opportunity Tour. Northeast Ohio’s momentum is made possible by strong collaboration across our region and state. We are grateful for the leadership of Governor DeWine, Lt. Governor Tressel, Director Mihalik and our partners across Northeast Ohio who continue to champion Northeast Ohio and help create the conditions for businesses, communities and people to thrive. #NortheastOhioRegion #NEOhio #EconDev #TeamNEO #VibrantEconomy #EconomicVibrancy #VEI