Development Finance
Fueling Growth. Closing Gaps. Building Cleveland.
The Port of Cleveland’s Development Finance Program helps move projects from idea to reality—getting them from concept to construction with the right financial support in place. By offering flexible financing and practical solutions, the team helps close funding gaps and keep momentum going.
Backed by decades of experience, the Port takes a hands-on, collaborative approach to every project—bringing real expertise and a focus on outcomes that create lasting impact across Northeast Ohio.
Traditional bank financing often leaves a gap. We fill it. Since 1993, we’ve provided over $5.4 billion to catalyze nearly 200 projects.
$4.5B
Bonds Issued
$6.1B
Leveraged in Construction
150
Total Projects Since 1993
Let’s Build What’s Next
If you are advancing a project that would benefit from innovative financing, the Port of Cleveland is ready to be your partner.
Contact us today to start the conversation:
Rhonda Winslow
Vice President of Development Finance
O: 216.377.1335
E: Rhonda.Winslow@portofcleveland.com
Anastasia McIntosh
Development Finance Project Manager
O: 216.377.1366
E:Anastasia.McIntosh@portofcleveland.com
Carl Naso
Chief Financial Officer
O: 216-377-1340
E: carl.naso@portofcleveland.com
Who We Serve
Developers
- Bridging gaps for mixed-use, residential, and commercial projects
Non-Profits
- Funding for education, cultural institutions, and healthcare
Municipalities
- Financing for public infrastructure and community assets
Business & Corporations
- Large-scale corporate expansions, headquarters, and industrial facilities (e.g., Sherwin Williams)