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Economic
Development
Michelle
Boczek, Commissioner
216-433-1300
mboczek@cityofbrookpark.com
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The Economic Development Department seeks to increase our
tax and job base, and improve our visual environment by keeping our existing
businesses here and healthy; by attracting new businesses; and by assisting
with property development. Our efforts pay off in the form of the low tax
rates and high quality services that our residents and business constituents
have come to expect.
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Brook Park Is A Member Community Of The
First Suburbs Consortium
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News
O’Reilly’s Auto Parts has started
construction of their new 9,611 Square Foot retail store located on Snow
Road, on the vacant site formerly occupied by Ponderosa. O’Reilly’s is
anticipating a grand opening by late summer or early fall 2010. Advanced
Auto Parts will be moving into Brookgate Shopping Center in the space
formerly occupied by Hollywood Video. Advanced Auto Parts will not only
have their retail store located here in Brook Park, but they will also
add a district office to the back of their store which will add
additional employment and back
office support. American Stone has purchased the vacant Laurence
Brothers gas station on W. 130th and will soon be opening their stone
supply business.
The City of Brook Park is excited to report that we have received two
Cuyahoga County Community Development Block Grant awards. The first
award is a Municipal Grant for $30,000 to develop a Master Plan for the
City of Brook Park. The second award is a $35,000 Parks and Playground
Grant award; the funding will be used to add a new “boundless
playground” structure at Kennedy Park. This “boundless” equipment will
allow children of all abilities the opportunity to have fun on equipment
that meets all ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
Congratulations to Kaufman Container, they are celebrating 100 years in
business. Congratulations also to Lake Erie Graphics, they are
celebrating 20 years in business. We wish both companies our Best Wishes
and continued support!
Three City of Brook Park businesses are taking
advantage of Cuyahoga County’s Storefront Rebate Program. Thanks to
SuperCharger Systems LLC, Malley’s and DBS Communications for your
investment and continued commitment to the City of Brook Park.
SuperCharger will be painting and replacing the awnings, Malley’s will
be adding landscaping and improvements to their existing parking lot as
well as a new sign and DBS Communications will be replacing their
windows and fixing their business sign. Interested businesses can
contact Michelle Boczek, Economic Development Commissioner at
216-433-7059 or via email at
mboczek@cityofbrookpark.com
for more details and an application.
PROGRAMS
Homestead Exemption Program
The Homestead Exemption Program offers reductions in property taxes for
senior citizens and disabled individuals that meet income qualifications. For
more information on this program, call the Cuyahoga County Auditor’s office at
216-443-7050.
Taxpayer Liaison
The Taxpayer Liaison Department assists taxpayers in obtaining refunds on
property tax overpayments. For more information about property tax overpayments,
please call the Taxpayer Liaison Department at 216-443-7422.
Tax Escrow Account Management Program (T.E.A.M.)
The T.E.A.M. program is a free service of the Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s
office. T.E.A.M. allows property owners in Cuyahoga County to pay their property
taxes in easy monthly installments, avoiding large tax bills twice a year. For
more information on the T.E.A.M. program, call 216-443-7420.
Heritage Home Loan Program (H.E.L.P.)
The H.E.L.P. program is a low interest home improvement loan program of the
Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s office. The program reduces the lowest rate a bank
will offer you by 3%. The H.E.L.P. program is available through participating
banks in Cuyahoga County and has no maximum income limit. For more information
on the H.E.L.P. program, call 216-443-2149.
Home Energy Assistance Program (H.E.A.P)
The Ohio Department of Development offers several programs to help low income
Ohioans pay their utility bills and improve the energy efficiency of their
homes. These programs are based on gross income of all adult household members.
For more information, call HEAP’s toll free number 1-800-282-0880.
ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES
Businesses locate in Brook Park to benefit from a number of strategic economic
advantages:
· Ford Motor Co's Brookpark Rd. Engine Plant
· NASA's Glenn Research Center
· Immediate access to the region's labor market
· Direct access to Interstates 480, 71 and nearby Interstates 90, 80 and 77
· Direct access to numerous rail lines and sidings, with nearby intermodal
facilities
· Instant access to the adjacent Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and
International Exposition (I-X) Center
· Proximity to the amenities of the central city
· Excellent City services and competitive tax rates
Over 450 businesses with 18,000 employees agree: Why go anywhere else?
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE
The City of Brook Park's businesses drive our local economy, provide quality
jobs for our residents and add character to our community. Chief employment
sectors include health services, aerospace research & development, primary metal
industries, transportation and fabricated metal products. We work hard to keep
our 450 businesses "here and healthy" and to attract new businesses.
SITE VISITS
We proactively visit our businesses to build relationships so that problems can
be uncovered and addressed in their early stages. Call us at 216-433-7059
to arrange a site visit anytime.
SITE SELECTION ASSISTANCE
Expanding, relocating or even downsizing? We can meet your site selection needs
with our list of available properties in Brook Park. We feature a mix of R&D
office/laboratory space, small-to-mid-sized industrial buildings, large
warehouses, transportation-oriented warehouses and truck dock buildings.
Click here
for a current list of available properties or contact us at 216-433-7059
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