What type of space is available at the Incubator?

The Cleveland/Bradley Business Incubator (CBBI) offers quality office and manufacturing/service spaces at affordable prices for new small businesses. Office, manufacturing, and service suites are available in various sizes to suit your business needs. 

Does the Incubator help businesses like mine?

All types of businesses are eligible for location in the Incubator except retail or non-profit organizations.

Is my business eligible for the incubation program?

Your company must be either a new start-up in operation less than 12 months before locating in the Incubator – or – your business may be a home-based business before locating in the Incubator.

How long can I stay at the Incubator?

The program has a four-year graduation plan. Your rent will rise in small increments each year, bringing you closer to market averages. At the end of the four years, the Incubator will evaluate your financial ability to graduate. If you are not, your business will stay on a month-to-month basis until it can stand on its own.

What is included with the rent?

The Incubator provides utilities to the office suites (manufacturing suites are charged a small power bill). Copy services are available to Incubator tenants at the Incubator’s on-site office. 

A large conference room is provided for the tenants at no extra charge. It is equipped with a large-screen television for presentations and informative meetings. A laptop is available for use in the Conference Room upon request.

The Incubator is a “hands-on” program. Help on a variety of business subjects, including computer networking, software, accounting, marketing, and business banking, is available. You will also have opportunities to join forces with the other businesses in the Incubator to increase your purchasing power.  

What else is available?

High-speed Internet is provided, at no additional charge, to each suite.

I like to work late…what are the hours of access?

You will have access to your suite 24/7/365. You can come and go at whatever hour you please. 

What does it cost to lease a suite at the Incubator?

The suites at the Incubator are a variety of sizes, so pricing varies. Currently, we have offices starting as low as $157. Manufacturing bays start as low as $239 per month. Availability depends on vacancy.

Can I decorate my suite…paint?

Yes. You can decorate your suite to suit your business’s needs. However, when you graduate from the program, you may be asked to return it as you found it. 

How do I get started?

Call the Director for an appointment to see the available suites. Once you find the appropriate space, you can place a security deposit to hold the suite for up to 30 days. Your rent will not begin until you have been issued a set of keys for your space. Within 30 days of your arrival, you must purchase a premise liability policy. This coverage is very inexpensive and easy to obtain.