Department of Development
Robert R. Reinbolt, Director
One Government Center, Suite 2250
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-245-1286
Fax: 419-245-1462
We as a department will challenge ourselves to stimulate business development in Toledo by facilitating financial incentives, technical support and the promotion of Toledo’s strategic location resulting in jobs for Toledoans and the enhancement of the quality of life.
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Participate in and assist in closing 85 projects by 12/31/09.
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Create and implement a program to convert all developable property to shovel ready status by 12/31/09.
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Implement a program to market Toledo to businesses and site selectors by 6/31/09.
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Attract at least 150 full time jobs to Toledo from companies currently outside Northwest Ohio.
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Revitalize the central business district by preparing existing buildings for occupancy and encouraging companies to locate.
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Identify funding to enable Toledo to improve intermodal capabilities.
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Support the implementation of phase I of the Technology Corridor Master Plan and recruit at least 2 tenants to the Technology Corridor.
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Facilitate the private housing and commercial investment at the Marina District to assure vertical development by 6/3/2009 and occupancy by 12/31/2009.
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Provide support for the Village at Southwyck to prepare the site for redevelopment and establish project development funding and resources.
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Assist Tetra Tech with the redevelopment of Swan Creek, by identifying and obtaining funding needed to prepare the property for redevelopment.
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Create a development fund through the sale of City real estate.
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Reevaluate the effectiveness of incentive programs. This shall include streamlining Department of Development procedures to be more responsive to the needs of business.
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Work with private businesses to move the Erie Street Market to financial stability and develop it into a community gathering spot by 12/31/09.
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Support the development of an entrepreneurial culture within neighborhood districts using real estate programs, finance incentives, and developing incubator programs.
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Utilize job training and retraining programs for the unemployed and underemployed while working with Toledo businesses on a daily basis.
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Continue with educational and professional development programs for all staff by including training from other state and federally funded entities and other internal departments throughout 2009.
City of Toledo... Working Together with You
The Department of Development is committed to stimulating business development by facilitating financial incentives, technical support, and promoting Toledo's strategic location in order to create jobs and enhance the overall quality of life.
Low Cost of Doing Business
Toledo supports its corporate community with an incredibly competitive business environment. Local companies enjoy lower workers’ compensation rates than the national average, making it more cost effective to do business here. To give your company that winning edge, Toledo also offers incentives such as tax credits, tax abatement and training grants. Ohio has made aggressive changes to its tax structure, while increasing technology investment tax credits and dollars available for research.
Companies get a quick start when establishing a new operation in Toledo. Businesses spend less than 60 days to launch a new endeavor due to a business-friendly philosophy and one-stop permit assistance. Our real estate availability lets you stay on the fast track with a wide selection of available land and buildings.
On the Waterfront: Building Toledo's Marina District
The hard hats are secured, the bulldozers are moving ... and construction on Toledo's long-awaited Marina District is now quickly progressing. As this massive construction project continues, we will be documenting the process via photographs, capturing every stage, from start to finish. Just look through the photos below. We will be adding new pictures every two weeks, so keep checking back to see the Marina District project come to life before your eyes!