Leading the Nation in Healthcare and Biomedical

Access to One of the Nation’s Strongest Healthcare Networks+ 62 Regional Hospitals

+ Nationally ranked institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Summa Health

+ Healthcare accounts for $14.6 billion of GRP

+ More than 230,000 healthcare professionals are employed throughout Cleveland Plus®

+ Strong educational institutions are driving the Cleveland Plus region, and ensuring a skilled and adequate labor supply for the future

Cleveland Plus WorkforceCleveland Plus offers a large and competitive workforce of skilled registered nurses (RN), licensed practical nurses (LPN), and nursing assistants.

Registered Nurses+ Existing Cleveland Plus Employment : 36,840

Licensed Practical Nurses + Existing Cleveland Plus Employment : 10,270

Nursing Assistants + Existing Cleveland Plus Employment: 18,460

The strength of our healthcare sector will drive future growth. With projected growth in the healthcare industry of 2 - 3% over the next 10 years, healthcare will continue to be an important competitive advantage for the Cleveland Plus region. Additionally, demand for nursing labor is expected to increase by 2 - 3%, ensuring that Cleveland Plus will continue to attract and develop nursing talent for the foreseeable future.

Source: economy.com, Dun and Bradstreet

Source: Ohio Workforce Informer, LAUS and Occupational Employment Statistics (OES), 2009

Strong Existing Call Center Industry for Compatibility and CrossoverAn optimal blend of healthcare and call center expertise

Position Employment Median Hourly Wage Range

Call Center Supervisors 15,680 $14.96-$22.04

Customer Service Reps 31,350 $11.38-$14.34

Customer Support Specialist 5,230 $14.77-$22.52

Source : Bureau of Labor Statistics

Cleveland Plus Universities and Colleges Offer a Reliable Pipeline of Talent+ Cleveland Plus is home to nearly 300 Colleges and Universities

within 150 miles

+ A strong cluster of nationally recognized universities, including Case Western Reserve, Baldwin-Wallace, Cleveland State, and the University of Akron

+ 29 colleges and universities with RN, LPN, and nursing assistance degree programs

+ In 2007-2008, Cleveland Plus produced 843 new LPNs and 1,810 new RNs

+ In total, the Cleveland Plus region produces nearly 3,000 nursing related graduates annually

Healthcare is Driving the Strength of the Biomedical Sector in Cleveland Plus+ With a strong presence of healthcare and manufacturing,

the biomedical sector is gaining in strength and reputation in Cleveland Plus

+ The sector has grown 37% in the past five years

+ In 2008, Gross Regional Product in the biomedical sector was nearly $5 billion

+ Cleveland Plus and the state of Ohio ranked 2nd in the amount of bio-related venture capital given to mid-western states in 2008

+ Ohio ranks fourth in biotechnology strength according to Business Facilities magazine’s annual state standings

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Source: Economy.com

Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System; Dun and Bradstreet

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