According to an Op-Ed published in the Washington Reporter: "This administration has made its priorities clear: decentralizing government, cutting unnecessary workforce costs, and reinvigorating in-person collaboration. Moving NASA’s HQ to Ohio checks every box. This transition would eliminate bureaucratic waste, enhance efficiency, and strengthen accountability while supporting a region that has proven itself as [...]
As part of our ongoing Business Retention and Expansion (BRE) efforts, Aerozone Alliance and Team NEO recently visited Cleveland Die & Manufacturing, a key player in Northeast Ohio’s manufacturing sector. Specializing in precision metal stamping, the company has long served the automotive industry but is now actively exploring opportunities to diversify into new markets. [...]
"Economic development is the ultimate team sport." Retired TeamNEO CEO Bill Koehler said it best. Watching the Cavs dominate this season, I couldn’t help but wonder—what if community and economic development played the same way? What Makes a Championship Team? Clear Goals – Everyone knows the mission: Win. No confusion. No “Let’s just see how it [...]
Boost Your Export Efforts: Hire a College Intern Through Ohio’s Summer 2025 Export Internship Program – Apply by Jan 31! The Ohio Export Internship Program connects ambitious college students with small to medium-sized businesses looking to expand into the international marketplace. It's a win-win for everyone! The Department of Development has spent more than [...]
Fuel Your Growth with Top Tech Talent—Apply Today! The College Technology Internship Program is the perfect opportunity for Aerozone companies to bring skilled college students onboard to tackle key projects such as app development, website upgrades, software implementation, and cybersecurity enhancements. Why Participate? Save on Costs: Get reimbursed for two-thirds of each intern’s wages—up [...]
Dear Aerozone Alliance Community, In 2024, we embraced a singular challenge: accelerate progress by bringing more partners to the table. And together, we delivered. Across economic impact, workforce development, sustainability, and regional growth, our collective efforts produced real results. We retained and created thousands of jobs, secured transformative grants, hosted impactful events, and laid [...]
HX5 Sierra, a vital contractor for NASA Glenn Research Center under the TFOME (Test Facilities Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering) contract, employs about 400 people—300 at Glenn Research Center in Brook Park and 100 at the Armstrong Test Facility in Sandusky. They play a crucial role in supporting NASA’s operations and infrastructure. HX5 Sierra not [...]
An alliance is more than just a partnership. It is a testament to the power of shared vision and collective action. It is the belief that by coming together, we can achieve more than we ever could alone. In 2024, Aerozone Alliance embodied this ideal, transforming Northeast Ohio’s Aerozone innovation district into a hub [...]
Regardless of which side of the aisle you sit on, it’s hard not to feel the turbulence of our current socio-political environment. What happened? In some ways, it feels like the best of times. Global trends—expansion of the middle class, access to education, reductions in poverty, increasing life expectancy, advances in health, and investments [...]
Aerozone Alliance, in collaboration with Team NEO and JobsOhio, is seeking qualified consulting services to develop an Economic Catalyst Plan for the Aerozone District in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. This initiative aims to harness the region's economic growth potential by leveraging pivotal regional anchors such as Cleveland Hopkins International Airport and NASA Glenn Research Center. [...]
