Economic Development Information
Mayor John Barbish
(440) 669-5254
mailto:[email protected]
Monica Drake
Economic Development Manager
(419) 345-0242
mailto:[email protected]
Business Outreach Program
Business Visitation and Consultation
Existing businesses are visited to discuss the businesses’ needs, concerns, community issues, expansion plans, and opinions about Wickliffe as a place to live and to do business. Follow-ups on concerns and opportunities are done to help businesses achieve their goals.
Euclid Avenue Redevelopment
The Euclid Avenue Redevelopment Plan features building facade renovations, the Liberty Gardens park, classically done streetscaping, and major infrastructure improvements along Euclid Avenue.
Financing and Incentives for Businesses in Wickliffe
A variety of tax exemptions, abatements, and other incentives are available to those doing business in Wickliffe.
Special State Financing and Deposit Programs
Eco-Link
Energy Conservation for Ohioans Linked Deposit Program
The Energy Conservation for Ohioans (ECO-Link) program is designed to provide reduced rate financing through partnering banks for Ohioans completing weatherization improvements and installing energy efficient products in their homes. ECO-Link provides the powerful lending resources needed to allow homeowners to realize the savings from energy efficient products, enjoy a more comfortable home, and help Ohio emerge as a leader in the developing green economy.
For more ECO-Link program details, view this PDF.
SaveNOW
This is a higher interest savings account which rewards savers with a 3.00% interest rate bonus. SaveNOW makes saving easy and gives Ohioans an incentive to save. The program allows individuals the opportunity to build their financial safety net, while gaining financial education.
For more SaveNOW program details, view this PDF.
GrowNOW
GrowNOW is a partnership between the Treasury and banks that offers Ohio small business owners a 3% interest rate reduction on bank loans.
For more GrowNOW program details, view this PDF.
For answers to frequently asked questions about the GrowNOW program, view this PDF.