About Us

portrait of Paul Herdeg in a suit

Paul Herdeg, Director

The Department of Development provides unique and award-winning programs to help local citizens and businesses. The department has responded to the County Charter’s mandate for County government to provide “job creation and economic growth as a fundamental government purpose,” by developing and administering creative and innovative programs in community development, economic development, and housing.

 

Mission

We inspire, support, and invest in businesses and development to drive equitable economic opportunity.

Vision

Empowering business…transforming lives.


Staff

Paul Herdeg, Director, Department of Development
Email: PHerdeg@cuyahogacounty.gov
Phone: 216-443-7257

Vaughn P. Johnson, Deputy Director, Economic Development
Email: VJohnson02@cuyahogacounty.gov
Phone: 216-443-5261

Anthony Stella, Development Administrator, Economic Development
Email: AStella@cuyahogacounty.gov
Phone: 216-443-3163

 

Office of Small Business
Email: SmallBusiness@cuyahogacounty.gov
Phone: 216-443-2272


 

Our Partners

Capital Partners
Economic Development Partners

Contact Information


 Phone:
216-443-7260

 Address:
Cuyahoga County Administrative Headquarters
2079 East Ninth Street
Cleveland, OH 44115



  
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