Department of Development
Dean Monske, Deputy Mayor, External Relations
One Government Center, Suite 2250
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-245-1286 Fax: 419-245-1462
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.
Business Environment
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!