Team NEO
Michael Lalich is the Director of Technology at Team NEO, where Michael leads efforts to attract and grow companies in the technology and financial services industries in Northeast Ohio. Prior to this role, Michael served as the Director of Business Innovation & Growth at Greater Cleveland Partnership, driving business engagement with the Cuyahoga IT Sector Partnership. Lalich also worked as a Project Manager at Cleveland Health-Tech Corridor, attracting high-tech and health-tech companies to the innovation district. Michael holds a Master's degree in Urban Planning, Design, and Development from Cleveland State University and has certifications in Economic Development Finance and as a Certified Economic Developer.
Team NEO
Team NEO is a private, nonprofit economic development organization accelerating business growth and job creation throughout the 18 counties of Northeast Ohio. As the designated JobsOhio Network Partner, we align and amplify local economic development efforts in Northeast Ohio’s 18-county region; we conduct research and data analysis to inform local conversations and influence solutions; we market Northeast Ohio as a region; and we work to increase access to jobs, education and training for the region’s 4.3 million people. For more information, visit teamneo.org.