The Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership works to actively recruit new industry and create in Cleveland County a healthy and diverse environment for existing, expanding, and new businesses, as well as increase job opportunities. To this end, the Partnership works to promote the county as a single economic entity, provides information and services to communities and businesses, and works in a complementary manner with local and regional economic development programs.

The primary advantage of the Cleveland County Economic Development Partnership is that it allows its investors to impact Cleveland County’s growth and development. Additionally, the partnership promotes the interaction and networking of a community’s resources, provides a forum to address local economic and business issues, and creates a system through which entrepreneurs, local business owners, and government officials can increase their investment in the community.