The Greater Cleveland Partnership Business Development team is committed to our companies and our community. It's about priority and GCP is responding to the Greater Cleveland's business needs.
We know that growth starts with companies who call Greater Cleveland home. Our Business Development team works collaboratively across all GCP program areas, with our partners and affiliates, to grow and advance our local economy.
And we do it first-hand, face-to-face, to learn about the needs, understand the challenges of companies, and identify opportunities to keep businesses competitive and growing in Greater Cleveland. Using the e-Synchronist Program our staff conducts 100% confidential on-site interview with your corporate leadership to fully understand the needs, wants and desires for your business operation.
Mission
The GCP Business Development team is committed to retaining, advancing the growth of, and creating new opportunities for local businesses to increase the economic wealth and vitality of Greater Cleveland.
Goal
To provide businesses with superior service and professional expertise that result in smart growth for company operations.
Commitment
The GCP Business Development team works synergistically across all program areas and with our partners to assist businesses by:
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Understanding the needs of the individual company and the industry segments in which our businesses operate from manufacturing to financial services to health care and everything in between;
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Connecting your business to community resources at local, county, state and federal agencies;
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Assisting with workforce challenges by leveraging GCP's relationships with our recruitment and training experts;
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Coordinating with our partners and affiliates, public and private, to create multi-faceted deal teams to address all your business needs;
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Maximizing opportunities for our members! Your investment in GCP allows us to provide direct investment in our programs and partners that are integral to your business success and our economic growth including:
Business Development Team
Deb Janik
Senior Vice President, Real Estate & Business Development
(216) 592-2268
djanik@gcpartnership.com
Gerald Meyer
Senior Director, Business Development
(216) 592-2262
gmeyer@gcpartnership.com
Shawn DaVis
Director, Business Development
(216) 592-2324
sDaVis@gcpartnership.com
Truc Cao
Project Coordinator, Business Development
(216) 592-2387
tcao@gcpartnership.com
Business Consultant:
Walt Williams
Manager, Business Development
Sea Grant Extension Educator, Greater Cleveland Partnership & Ohio State University
(216) 592-2223
wwilliams@gcpartnership.com