An International Destination for Business

Proximity to Major U.S. Markets+ Cleveland Plus® is within 500 miles (800 kilometers) of 44% of

the U.S. population, including major markets such as New York, Chicago, and Washington DC

+ Easy domestic and international access from Cleveland International Airport, and Akron-Canton Regional Airport

+ Abundant supply of fresh water from Lake Erie

Many European Companies Operate throughout Cleveland PlusNearly 200 European companies call Cleveland Plus their U.S. home, including firms such as Charter One Bank and Sterling Jewelers, as well as production facilities for internationally recognized brands such as Hugo Boss.

Fortune 500 Companies in Cleveland PlusSeveral Cleveland Plus Fortune 500 Companies maintain operations throughout Europe, including Eaton Corp., Goodyear, Lubrizol, The Sherwin-Williams Company, and The Timken Company.

Source: Source: Dun and Bradstreet

Wage Comparison: Cleveland Plus vs. Other Metro Areas (All Wages in EUROS)

Occupation SOC Code

Chief Executives 11-1011 54.02 59.76 56.16 65.73

Lawyers 23-1011 34.30 47.57 45.75 48.64

Computer Programmers 15-1021 21.47 27.34 25.85 25.91

Customer Service Representatives 43-4051 10.61 11.46 11.89 11.92

Machinists 51-4041 11.83 15.50 12.44 13.12

Truck Drivers 53-3032 12.99 13.09 14.67 14.69

Source : Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)

Cleveland Plus Offers UnequaledQuality of Life+ When adjusting income for cost of living, the Cleveland Plus

region offers much more in total compensation for your Euro

+ At nearly 30,000 Euros, per capita income in Cleveland Plus gets you much more for your money than many other U.S. markets

Quality Space at Competitive Prices+ Much lower cost per square meter than other proximate

markets, such as Chicago, New York and Washington DC

+ Class A Space includes the most modern and convenient space, while Class B and C space offer affordable alternatives while still maintaining many amenities

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Commercial Lease RatesCleveland Plus vs. Other Metro Areas

Cost per square meter in EUROS New YorkChicagoWashington D.C.Cleveland Plus

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Source: Co Star

Source: BLS, C2ER

Mean Hourly Wagein Cleveland Plus

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2008 Per Capita Personal Income by MSA(Adjusted for Cost of Living)

All Values in EUROS

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Net Income Gain Net Income Loss

This graph depicts the per capita personal income as adjusted for the cost of living. The highest adjusted income is at the top of the graph. Cities that have a below average cost of living are adjusted upward by adding the orange bar to the teal. Cities with above average cost of living are adjusted downward by reducing the size of the teal bar.