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Read the latest commentary from Fund staff, members and partners and see how efforts to grow the everyone economy are making the news.
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Water & the Economy Part 1
Being situated on a Great Lake is a competitive advantage for Northeast Ohio that is often taken for granted.
Recent Posts
Data Centers and the Future of Northeast Ohio’s Economy
Communities across Northeast Ohio are being approached with proposals for new data centers. These facilities are part of the digital backbone of today’s economy, and they bring with them both promise and trade-offs.
A Collective Step Forward for Summit County
Summit County recently secured a $1.2 million community-wide Brownfield Assessment Grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is a meaningful win for the region, made possible through strong partnerships and a shared belief in the value of working together.
2025 Growth and Opportunity Scorecard: Summary
Fund in the News
A Study In Equitably Expanding Public Transit
“Access to transportation is a critical factor for equity. In Northeast Ohio, too many residents, often in communities of color, face the paradox of ‘No car, no job. No job, no car,
Fund for Our Economic Future adds three senior-level staffers
The Fund for Our Economic Future has announced three senior-level staff additions that the organization says will help strengthen its ability to “advance equitable economic growth in Northeast Ohio.”
National Skills Coalition Announces Bishara Addison as Recipient of Alma Salazar Bridge Builder Award
This award is given to a member of NSC’s network who exemplifies Dr. Salazar’s commitment to bringing together uncommon allies in support of inclusive skills policy.
Cleveland aims to build a $100 million site fund. Here’s how it would work
“I think reinvestment in enabling economic activity in the city is one of the most people-centered investments we can do.”
Mayor Bibb’s development plan could benefit from national business trends
by Frank W. Lewis for Signal Cleveland Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb proposed investing $50 million of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in an ambitious plan to transform large areas into attractive locations for major businesses. The proposed Site...
Closing Northeast Ohio’s racial wealth gap is a social, moral and economic endeavor
Racial income gaps are a social, moral and economic concern, said Bethia Burke, president of the Fund for Our Economic Future. Regions with wider gaps on measures like these fare worse.
The “no car, no job” dilemma is solvable
The following is an excerpt from an article by Frank W. Lewis for Signal Cleveland. Get2Work Now is a collaboration between the Cleveland Clergy Coalition, the American Association of Clergy and Employers and Manufacturing Works, which promotes and supports...
Marcus Madison joins Fund for Our Economic Future board
Former Elyria City Councilman Marcus Madison was named to the board of the Fund for Our Economic Future at its annual meeting March 16. He joined Deryck Toles of Warren as one of the two newest members named to the board during the fund's annual meeting at MAGNET's...
What Northeast Ohio workers want most
The most important benefit cited by workers in every generation was a good wage, according to a new report from The Fund for our Economic Future.
To bring jobs back to Cleveland, we must create space for them
Shrinking economies of core cities should matter to anyone who cares about the economic future of Northeast Ohio, city of Cleveland resident or not, because place matters for economic growth.
Press Releases
Fund for Our Economic Future Seeks Director for Site Readiness Initiative
The Fund for Our Economic Future (Fund) today announced it is seeking candidates to lead the execution of a $500,000 Distressed Area Recompete Pilot Program (Recompete) strategy development grant awarded through the Economic Development Administration.
Fund for Our Economic Future Launches Tool to Support More Equitable, Strategic Site Selection for Businesses
This first-of-its-kind, open-source tool can be used by public and private sectors alike to make more sustainable and equitable business location decisions to maximize economic development, regional planning and civic impact.
Fund for Our Economic Future Elects Stark Community Foundation’s Mark Samolczyk as Chair
Gary has served as the Fund’s Chair since March 2022 and has represented Cuyahoga Community College on the Fund’s board since coming to the college in 2014.
Fund for Our Economic Future welcomes three new staff to lead strategy, research and engagement to advance equitable growth
Joan Chase, Angelica Dandridge and Jeffrey Weston Sleasman named to leadership positions
Fund for Our Economic Future elects Marcus Madison, Deryck Toles as new board members
New leaders represent regional reach of the Fund and bring diverse perspectives FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - March 23, 2023 CLEVELAND—The Fund for Our Economic Future (the Fund) today announced the election of two new board members, Marcus Madison of Lorain County and...
Community West Foundation Joins the Fund for Our Economic Future
Our Fund’s commitment to an ‘extraordinary tomorrow’ and Community West’s legacy of ‘illuminating hope’ illustrate a shared optimism for a more equitable, prosperous future for Northeast Ohio.
Annual Reports
2015 Annual Report
Our members spent much time assessing how best to build on our past successes to advance Growth & Opportunity.
2014 Annual Report
2014 reinforced that we are better together.
2013 Annual Report
Our fund reflects on the our first decade of impact on the region’s economy.
2012 Annual Report
Phase 3 is completed.
2011 Annual Report
As the Fund’s work has broader and deeper impact in Northeast Ohio, it becomes more important to “weave” the efforts together.
2010 Annual Report
Phase 2 closes and the goals for Phase 3 are announced.
990s
As a 501(c)(3) organization, the Fund for Our Economic Future files Form 990 annually with the IRS, providing a comprehensive financial snapshot and overview of our mission-driven activities to ensure transparency and accountability. Access these records using the links below.
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