Economic Development
One Government Center
Suite 2250
Toledo, Ohio 43604
phone 419-936-2695
We implement programs and provides services to create employment opportunities through retention and growth of existing businesses and the attraction of new businesses. Business incentives are available and depend on the type of business.
Services
How to start a business
Toledo is a strategic location for new businesses. Learn how the City supports economic development in the region.
Let's get startedIncentives & Financing Programs
We offer a variety of loan options, incentives, and tax credit programs to help local businesses get the resources they need for their business.
Find opportunitiesProperty for Sale
Find properties for sale and put vacant properties back to productive use.
See what's for salePre-Development Meeting
Pre-development meetings provide an opportunity to meet with City staff to discuss your plans for development.
Request a meetingPermit Planner
Permit Planner is designed to take the guesswork out of what permits you need. Find zoning, permits, licenses, and incentives to help you build your next project.
Build your permit planThe Ramp: Start, launch and grow a business
The Ramp is a technology-enabled solution that integrates all the tools, knowledge and support entrepreneurs need to start, launch and grow a business.
The Ramp