Economic Development

Mentor is an exciting pro-business community focused on manufacturing and retail success. A strategic economic development effort has helped tailor services ranging from assistance programs to advanced site selection. Mentor continues to grow and prosper as one of the best places to live, work and play in America.

Located just 25 minutes from downtown Cleveland on the shores of Lake Erie, Mentor is one of Northeast Ohio’s largest communities with hundreds of companies calling Mentor home.

Over 3.3 million square feet of prime retail space is supported by a community of 51,825 and 110,000 within five miles. Hundreds of businesses with more than 32,000 employees, including major corporations, manufacturers, retailers, specialty shops and small businesses are located in Mentor.

Mentor’s manufacturing and retail districts are easily accessible by exits off Interstate 90 at SR 306 & SR615 (Center Street) and SR 2 at SR 306, SR 615 (Center Street) & Heisley Road. Rail service is available off CSX with facilities in Cleveland, while Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is easily accessible via the interstate system.

To learn more, download the Mentor Economic Development Brochure or contact:

Economic Development Brochure.pdf

Department of Economic & Community Development
City of Mentor, 8500 Civic Center Blvd.
Mentor, Ohio 44060

Ronald M. Traub, Director of Economic Development
traub@cityofmentor.com
(440) 974-5740

Thomas W. Thielman, Economic Development Administrator
thielman@cityofmentor.com
(440) 974-5739

Helpful Links:
Lake County Port Authority
Lake County 1Stop (Lake1Stop) – Job & Family Services
Team NEO
SCORE (Counselors to America’s Small Business)
Lakeland Community College (Center for Business & Industry)