BBC Development

What BBC Development does

Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. ("BBC Development") is an independent 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation founded in 1990 and headquartered at 7201 Kinsman Road, Suite 104, Cleveland, Ohio. It serves residents, small business owners, and property owners across six southeast-side Cleveland neighborhoods — Buckeye, Kinsman, Shaker Square, Larchmere, Buckeye-Woodhill, and Central — delivering community development, economic development, commercial revitalization, small business support, real estate development, food access, youth and workforce development, and resident engagement. The organization employs roughly 10 staff across real estate development, business development, economic development, community resources, and community engagement functions, and reports approximately $18 million in cumulative investment deployed across its service area since inception.

Rather than a software platform, BBC operates a portfolio of interconnected programs and physical assets. Core offerings include BoxSpot (a "business launchpad" of modular commercial units of 100–400 sq ft), a commercial real estate portfolio spanning BoxSpot, Shaker Square, Arbor Park, Bridgeport Place, and Cornucopia Place; an Economic Development Hub providing business planning, technical assistance, funding navigation, and merchant support; a searchable Business Directory and Resident Resource Center; a Business Development Intake Form; a Summer Youth Job Training Program; and community workshops such as Tenant Rights. The organization explicitly offers no public API and no AI/ML capabilities; its "technology" is limited to a website with intake forms, directories, and leasing/resource portals.

BBC's business model is that of a mission-driven nonprofit funded through grants and government programs (e.g., ODA, HHS, NTI/MNTI, Housing Trust Fund), commercial real estate leasing revenue from its property portfolio, and tax-deductible donations and charitable contributions. Its go-to-market is community-led and relationship-driven — grassroots block-club engagement, merchant corridor convenings, one-on-one technical assistance, and intake forms — supplemented by direct-to-consumer outreach to small businesses. Services to residents and qualifying small businesses are provided free of charge; commercial leasing rates are not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are geographically defined (southeast-side Cleveland residents) and by business unit (small business owners and entrepreneurs).

Name

BBC Development

Legal name

Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc.

Website

https://bbcdevelopment.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BBC Development (Burten, Bell, Carr Development) is a Cleveland 501(c)(3) community development corporation founded in 1990, serving southeast-side residents and small businesses through economic development, commercial real estate leasing, youth and workforce programs, and resident resource services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Corporation Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (813410), Land Subdivision (2372)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Lessors Of Real Property, Nec (6519)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Development, Construction & Rehabilitation Programs (BPAIANAB)

Keywords

• Community development services
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Small business support
• Workforce development programs
• Neighborhood revitalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Cleveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Funded Programs: BBC operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization funded primarily through grants, government programs (ODA, HHS, NTI/MNTI, Housing Trust Fund), and public funding sources for community development activities.
2. Commercial Real Estate Leasing: Revenue generated through leasing commercial spaces including BoxSpot, Shaker Square, and other properties in their portfolio to small businesses, vendors, and community organizations.
3. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations from individuals, organizations, and foundations supporting community development work in Cleveland neighborhoods.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc. (BBC) is an independent 501(c)(3) Community Development Corporation that delivers community development, economic development, commercial revitalization, small business support, real estate development, resident engagement, food access, youth development, workforce development, and community programming across six Cleveland, Ohio neighborhoods. The organization owns and leases a commercial real estate portfolio including BoxSpot and Shaker Square, runs free small business coaching and youth workforce programs, and connects residents with housing, food, and emergency resources through a curated community resource hub.

Product overview

BBC Development (Burten, Bell, Carr Development, Inc.) operates as a portfolio of interconnected community development programs rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings include: BoxSpot as a commercial real estate launchpad for vendors and entrepreneurs; a Business Directory serving local businesses across six Cleveland neighborhoods; Commercial Real Estate Portfolio spanning five properties (BoxSpot, Shaker Square, Arbor Park, Bridgeport Place, Cornucopia Place); an Economic Development Hub providing business planning, technical assistance, and funding navigation; a Business Development Intake Form connecting entrepreneurs with resources; a Resident Resource Center for housing, food, and emergency services; a Summer Youth Job Training Program; Ward 3 Beautification Project youth workforce program; Community Events Platform; Tenant Rights Workshop; and a partnership with The Acceleration Project for free business coaching. The organization also maintains an Important Community Phone Numbers Directory with 200+ resources. No API or AI capabilities are offered.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• BoxSpot Cleveland's Business Launchpad offering modular commercial units (100-400 sq ft) for vendors, creators, food brands, and entrepreneurs. Provides pop-up, launch, and rental activation spaces for small businesses.
• Commercial Real Estate Portfolio Available retail, office, and pop-up spaces across BBC-owned properties including BoxSpot, Shaker Square, Arbor Park, Bridgeport Place, and Cornucopia Place in Buckeye, Kinsman, Shaker Square, Larchmere, and Central neighborhoods. Spaces range from 100 to 5,000 sq ft.
• Business Directory A searchable directory of local businesses operating within BBC's service area (Buckeye–Shaker Square and Buckeye–Woodhill), searchable by ward, industry, and ownership type.
• Economic Development Hub Business support services including business planning, technical assistance (licensing, permitting, accounting), funding navigation (grant and loan matchmaking), merchant meetings, marketing support, and commercial space referrals for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Free Business Coaching Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 12,500+ residents served since 1990
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The Acceleration Project (TAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2026TAP is a nonprofit providing high-impact coaching and technical assistance to small business owners. BBC partners with TAP to deliver free small business coaching opportunities including monthly educational webinars, small group coaching, and 1:1 coaching sessions. Programs focus on AI for business, goal setting, and brand strategy.
• Council Member Deborah GraycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Cleveland City Council Ward 3 representative for the Ward 3 Summer 2026 Beautification Project. Youth workforce experience combining beautification, teamwork, and Friday exposure days. Council Member provides political support and community coordination.
• CandidminorOthersThird-party nonprofit transparency rating organization providing Platinum Transparency 2026 recognition for BBC. EIN 13-1837418 verified profile.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cleveland Neighborhood Progress: Cleveland-focused intermediary that funds and supports multiple CDCs including BBC; both operate within the Cleveland neighborhood ecosystem serving community development and economic mobility outcomes.
• Slavic Village Development: Another Cleveland-based CDC operating on the southeast side with similar community development, real estate, and small business support programs in adjacent neighborhoods to BBC.
• Tremont West Development Corporation: Cleveland CDC providing comparable neighborhood revitalization, real estate development, and community programming services in the Tremont area.
• Detroit-Shoreway Community Development Organization: Cleveland CDC offering parallel community development, housing, and commercial corridor revitalization services in the Detroit-Shoreway neighborhood.
• Ohio City Incorporated: Cleveland CDC with a similar integrated model of community development, commercial real estate (Ohio City business district), and small business support.
• St. Clair Superior Development Corporation: Cleveland CDC providing community development, real estate, and small business services in the St. Clair Superior neighborhood — a same-city peer with analogous CDC structure.

Broad incumbents

• LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation): National CDFI and CDC intermediary that funds and supports community development organizations including BBC-aligned neighborhood groups — broader incumbent with overlapping mission and capital deployment.
• Enterprise Community Partners: National nonprofit operating across community development, affordable housing, and commercial revitalization — a broad incumbent comparable in mission scope to BBC's integrated service model.

Others

• Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority: Public housing authority serving Cuyahoga County including BBC's neighborhoods; aligned via shared residents and a board member (Delores Louise Gray) working at CMHA, representing an institutional ecosystem participant rather than direct competitor.
• Greater Cleveland Partnership: Cleveland's regional chamber/economic development organization with overlapping economic mobility and small business support goals — a partner/counterpart in the broader Cleveland community economic development ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bbcdev
• Xx.com/burtenbellcarr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burten-bell-carr-development-inc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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