The Clevelander: Listen to top business headlines in five minutes

Posted by: Greater Cleveland Partnership on Thursday, December 18, 2025

The Clevelander podcast explores the top business headlines shaping our region to keep you informed and engaged with regional developments.

Listen to weekly episodes of this AI-generated podcast below and on Apple, Spotify, i Heart Podasts and YouTube.

December 18

2025 felt different in Greater Cleveland, and I wasn't because of one headline or one project. In this episode of The Clevelander, we look back at a year where momentum became tangible. Major employers expanded, transformative projects moved forward, more graduates chose to stay, and the region rewrote the playbook on revitalization. This year showed us what happens when long-term investments in industry, talent, and place start paying off at the same time. See more in GCP's 2025 Year in Review:

November 13

2025 was Cleveland's big year on the big screen. We break down Superman’s strong run after its 2024 shoot here, the recent announcement of $17M in Ohio Motion Picture Tax Credits, and what that could mean for the Superman sequel. We also stop into the Cleveland History Center’s Hollywood on the Cuyahoga exhibit, and spotlight the nationwide release of "Lost & Found in Cleveland."

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October 23

Decades after helping define Cleveland’s industrial rise, the Cuyahoga River is now powering its next chapter. From new trails and parks to riverfront housing, transformative developments are creating a more connected, livable city for everyone.

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October 3

On this episode of The Clevelander, hear about GCP CEO Baiju Shah’s recent address at The City Club of Cleveland, “Embracing Abundance and the Future of Greater Cleveland.” His message: Cleveland is rising, but to realize its full potential, we must grow our population, super-skill our workforce, and embrace an abundance mindset.

September 11

GCP just hosted —the 19th Annual Best of Tech Awards—and rolled out a Best of Tech List spotlighting 108 honorees across startups, mid-market tech, education/access, growth enablers, and community groups.

August 28

Cleveland just crowned its newest small-business champions. In this episode, we break down the Cleveland Chain Reaction Season 8 finale—who won, what they do, and why the judges picked them. Meet Daisy Makes (3D-printed cake-pop tools), Be Browed Etcetera (PMU clinic + Ohio’s only state-accredited PMU school), and The Golden Room (salon care designed for senior women).

August 14

Rumors of a certain NFL star and global pop icon house-hunting in Greater Cleveland made headlines—but the real story runs deeper.

In this episode of The Clevelander, we use the buzz as our hook to explore why Greater Cleveland’s housing market is drawing attention from celebrities and everyday buyers alike.

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July 31

Greater Cleveland is one of the Top 20 metros and Top 5 in the Midwest for young, college-degreed professionals—as highlighted by The Wall Street Journal.

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June 19

The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s new exhibit features the largest Saturday Night Live music memorabilia collection outside of NYC.

In the latest episode of The Clevelander, SNL legend Fred Armisen reflects on his journey, creative inspirations, and his take on Cleveland. "SNL: Ladies and Gentlemen… 50 Years of Music" is open now.

May 8

“What’s next” for Greater Cleveland? More than 1,000 business and civic leaders gathered at the Huntington Convention Center on May 6 to find out at the Greater Cleveland Partnership's 2025 Annual Event. It was an afternoon of energy, optimism and big-picture thinking about our region’s future.

April 17

Cities nationwide are facing post-pandemic office vacancies—and many are looking to Cleveland for inspiration. From the Rose Building's transformation to a growing trend of office-to-residential conversions, Cleveland is leading the way.

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It's one of Cleveland's hidden strengths. Other cities would love to emulate it.

Opinion | Cleveland is America’s best example of reviving downtown - Washington Post

April 3

This week: The O.H.I.O. fund is driving Ohio's growth with nine bold investments so far, and a 10th on the horizon.

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The ambitious O.H.I.O. Fund is 'firing on all cylinders' | Crain's Cleveland Business

March 20

A coalition of Ohio’s leading business organizations is backing the effort to bring NASA Headquarters to Ohio, the birthplace of aviation and a national aerospace leader.

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Ohio wants NASA HQ to move to NASA Glenn | Crain's Cleveland Business

Letters of support from elected officials

March 5

The numbers are in: Greater Cleveland’s 2024 Annual Report highlights strong business growth, rising incomes, and two years of sub-4% unemployment. Now, we need more people to sustain the momentum.

Feb. 27

Three major expansion projects in health care, air travel, and manufacturing have secured state tax credits, bringing 161 new jobs and $21.6 million in payroll to the region.