Economic Development

Economic Development Updates 

We welcomed 39 new businesses to Solon in 2022 and the City celebrated many ribbon cuttings with the Solon Chamber of Commerce. 

New Business 2022 and 2023

 Solon Job Fair 2023 

The City and the Solon Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Job Fair on May 4th at the Solon Community Center from 12:00 - 5:00pm. Many local businesses are expected to participate in the event.  We are hoping many connections will be made between employers and job applicants. Businesses can still register by going to www.solonohio.org/solon-job-fair 

Solon Job Fair - Job Seeker Graphic Updated

Public transit 

The RTA and SHARE Mobility are partnering to offer last-mile transportation from the Southgate Transit Center in Maple Heights, which serves four RTA bus lines, directly to Solon job sites. Visit this page to learn more.

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Hawthorne Estates

Hawthorne Estates will be a 50 and over residential community. Construction on the new housing development that will include approximately 102 single family homes is projected to start in 2023. A proposal was approved by Solon voters in November 2020 which re-zoned the former Hawthorne golf course to a R2A area zoning for homes for those over 50 years old. The developers have been working with the Cleveland Metroparks to keep a large amount of the greenspace on the 85-acre property. 

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Solon Community Living, an organization whose mission is to provide a quality, community-accessible, sustainable housing option for adults with developmental disabilities, received final building plan approval from the City of Solon. Construction will begin in spring 2023 on a unique pocket neighborhood along Clearwater Court off Portz Parkway, just steps away from the Solon Community Recreation Center.  

The plans include a neighborhood of six homes with ADA-compliant private suites, a community clubhouse with a teaching kitchen, a library/sensory area, gathering spaces and an outdoor terrace. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2024. Find out more information here. 

Best Place to Raise a Family 

Lastly, Solon was recognized this year being named “Best Place to Raise a Family” for 2022 by Niche.com. Click here to read more. 

Contact -  

For more information on doing business in Solon or to inquire about moving or expanding your business operations; contact Angee Shaker at ashaker@solonohio.org. 


Economic Development


The Solon Economic Development Office coordinates activities for the recruitment and retention of businesses. Its duties include:


  • Managing the city's business incentive programs
  • Assisting business prospects
  • Serving as the city's liaison to existing industry
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View the 2021 Solon Magazine to learn more about some of the businesses here in Solon and discover why the City of Solon is a city filled with opportunities for all ages to live, learn and grow. 

Reimagining Solon Video

Click here for current job postings in Solon.