Brook Park, Ohio- Economic Development

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.

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