Crain's Cleveland Business articles from June 2006

Crain's Cleveland Business archives from June 2006

ON STAGE.(music festivals)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... JUNE 21, 24: 3rd Summer Solstice Music Festival, from noon to 11 p.m. June 21, and from 5 to 10 p.m. June 24. The two-part community festival will include Sounds Around Town, which highlights Shaker Heights and Shaker Square restaurants...

DINING OUT.(Special Report)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Shop and dine: With nearly all its dining spots offering sidewalk seating, Legacy Village in Lyndhurst gives outside dining aficionados plenty of choices. Opt for a weekday lunch if you prefer a relaxing, quiet afternoon meal. If a livelier...

KEEPING IT COOL & CHEAP.(home grown ice cream)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... OK, so it's hot: It's too hot to do much of anything outside. What better, then, than indulging in a cone or dish of home-grown ice cream? Try sampling some of these local favorites to cool down on the next sweltering summer day. ...

FOOD FEST.(calendar of food festivals)(Brief article)(Calendar)
June 5, 2006... June 9-11: Bedford Strawberry Festival, Bedford Commons on Broadway Avenue between North Park and South Park boulevards. In addition to music, food, arts and crafts and children's activities, classic cars will be on display Saturday...

OFF YOUR DUFF.(Special Report)
June 5, 2006... Take to the lake: Those who kayak know all about the 41 Degrees North Coastal Kayak Adventures outfit and its comprehensive kayaking programs and tours. For those wishing they could kayak, it's the perfect time to see what it's all about....

CITY SIGHTS.(Special Report )(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... A well-kept secret: The Ashtabula Arts Center in Ashtabula County (www.artscenternews.com) houses theater, dance, music and visual arts departments and produces 12 straight weeks of shows over the summer. The Straw Hat Theatre will put on five...

Valley Vagabonds.(Special Report)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Christine Gordillo Northeast Ohio So you're ready to get off the front porch and move a little, but you're not quite ready to run a 5K. The answer might be a volksmarch. The local Valley Vagabonds club promotes these...

Increasing number of firms mum on quarterly forecasts.(Insight)
June 5, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER A small but increasing number of Northeast Ohio companies are giving shareholders and securities analysts the silent treatment when it comes to providing quarterly earnings guidance. The latest of at least a...

Going Places.(appointments and promotions)
June 5, 2006... Job Changes Education CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW: Law-Medicine Center; Sharona Hoffman to co-director; Jessica Berg to associate director. Engineering THE AUSTIN CO.: Jeffrey A. Deel to manager of human...

Firms team to help medical clients win FDA approvals.(X2 Medical Media to push new drugs throug FDA)(American Greetings Properties relocation)(Dunkin' Donuts to offer Smoothie drinks nationwide)
June 5, 2006... Byline: JOHN BOOTH Quirky cartoon mascots and celebrity spokespeople have no place in the world of pharmaceutical pitches to federal regulators, but that's where two Northeast Ohio companies have made themselves right at home. ...

President Michael Schwartz has Cleveland State undergoing a major ...URBAN UPGRADE.(News)
June 5, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND As Michael Schwartz strolls through the physical education building at Cleveland State University, he pauses to look out the window at a group of students relaxing on a couple of blankets on the lawn. "That's...

Tax Liens.(News)
June 5, 2006... The Internal Revenue Service filed tax liens against the following businesses in the Cuyahoga County Recorder's Office. The IRS files a tax lien to protect the interests of the federal government. The lien is a public notice to creditors that...

Letters.
June 5, 2006... Bird flu outbreak plans lacking at smaller firms * As Crain's reporter Jay Miller aptly pointed out in his May 22, Page 3 story about planning for a possible avian influenza pandemic ("Some, but few, plan for bird flu outbreak''), the...

State's $4.7M grant to have big effect on Garfield Heights drug-testing biz.(ChanTest Inc.)
June 5, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN After years of slow but steady growth, biotechnology company ChanTest Inc. of Garfield Heights looks poised for its biggest breakthrough, thanks largely to a $4.7 million grant from the state of Ohio. The grant...

Leaders feeling heat on smoking issue.(Opinion)(political aspects of smoking bans)(Column)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Brian Tucker When are the real leaders going to step forward in Cleveland City Council chambers and do the right thing regarding a smoking ban in this city? Will they listen to the people who are hurt most by their inactions? ...

The Week: May 29 - June 4.(Sparton Corp. acquires Astro Instrumentation L.L.C)(appointment of Christopher Marr, Steven G. Osgood)(Ferro Corp. plans to sell its specialty plastics segment)
June 5, 2006... The big story: A contract electronics manufacturing services company from Michigan paid $26.15 million to buy Astro Instrumentation of Strongsville. Jackson, Mich.-based Sparton Corp. is the new owner of Astro, a privately owned manufacturer of...

What's New.(MoldMax SC from Brush Wellman Inc.)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... COMPANY: Brush Wellman Inc., Cleveland PRODUCT: MoldMax SC Brush Wellman, a subsidiary of Brush Engineered Materials Inc., has expanded its MoldMax family of mold and tooling alloys with the introduction of MoldMax SC. The "SC'' in the...

Weston Hurd weighs options for offices beyond NE Ohio.(North East)(Weston Hurd LLP. merges with a small Columbus law firm )
June 5, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER Low-key Cleveland law firm Weston Hurd LLP is planning to show its aggressive side, at least as far as expanding its physical presence is concerned. Weston Hurd will merge with a small Columbus law firm by the...

Sparx in the City.(performing arts events)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Kimberly Bonvissuto Cleveland A downtown marketing initiative that highlights regional artists through concerts and art events will be working to draw attention to Cleveland this summer. Sparx in the City is a multifaceted...

Aveni looks for ace with 17-acre Acacia estates.
June 5, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD Joe Aveni is putting on his builder's hat close to where he swings his golf clubs at Acacia Country Club in Lyndhurst. One of Northeast Ohio's best-known realty figures for two generations, the former co-owner of...

The Week in Quotes.(News)(Quotation)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... "I'm leaning toward Strickland, which is really weird because I'm supposed to be a Republican. For a Democrat, he understands what business is all about.'' - Roger Sustar, president, Fredon Corp. of Mentor. Page One "For us it's a very...

Summer in the city.(Special Report)(special events)
June 5, 2006... From outdoor concerts to food festivals, the possibilities for entertainment are endless as the weather heats up. Regardless of whether you're just looking to relax or out for some excitement, summer in the city is a season filled with fun...

Hamburger Festival.(Special Report)(Column)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Kimberly Bonvissuto Canal Park, Akron The hamburger may be more of a staple in the American diet than apple pie, according to New York entrepreneur Drew Cerza, so it's only fitting the "famous icon of American cuisine'' has...

EXECUTIVE CHATTER WITH...JEFFREY L. KORACH President, Tremco Inc.(News)(Interview)
June 5, 2006... Q. What is the state of the building supply business these days? (Tremco is a maker of sealants and waterproofing for the building supply industry.) A. The construction industry in America has been quite strong. Traditionally, our business...

Political partings; NE Ohio business bigwigs breaking Republican ranks with reluctance to back Blackwell.
June 5, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER Northeast Ohio business people, including some staunch Republicans, are not flocking en masse to support J. Kenneth Blackwell, the GOP candidate for governor. And some of those who can't make the long jump into the camp...

Ingenuity Cleveland.(Arts and Technology Festival)(www.ingenuitycleveland.com)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Joel Hammond Energetic, diverse and celebration are three words with which Ingenuity Cleveland community outreach coordinator Becky Cummings peppered her description of the organization's Arts and Technology Festival. Arts and...

No excuses.(Cuyahoga County election mess )
June 5, 2006... It's early June, five months before the November elections. With that much time to plan for voters' next trip to the polls, there will be no good excuses for the type of foul-ups that occurred with the vote-counting process in Cuyahoga County...

Canadian company boosts Athersys' fight to stem cardiovascular disease.(Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc.)(Athersys Inc.)
June 5, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN An "immaterial'' transaction for Angiotech Pharmaceuticals Inc., a publicly traded biotech company in Canada, could turn out to be a pivotal event in the life of 11-year-old adult stem cell company Athersys Inc. of...

The Tall Ships.(Special Report)(Huntington Cleveland Harborfest)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Joel Hammond They're back. The Tall Ships are returning to Cleveland this summer for the first time since 2003, as part of the Huntington Cleveland Harborfest from July 12 through July 16 at North Coast Harbor. More than...

Legislation could cut time, steps to getting city loan; Small businesses struggling with current 120- to 150-day window.(News)(Column)
June 5, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER The city of Cleveland is looking to trim the time it takes small businesses to get its financial help. Cleveland City Council is expected to pass an ordinance at its June 12 meeting that will authorize the director...

Carnegie Body rolling into Painesville with acquisitions.(News)(Northeast Service and Equipment)(Brief article)(Column)
June 5, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT Carnegie Body Co. of Brooklyn is expanding its service area because of two acquisitions in Painesville. The truck body and equipment distributor has bought Northeast Service and Equipment, a truck equipment...

Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(Ohio Savings customers hit by a phishing expedition)(Cleveland schools enjoy successful sweeps period)(Further proof of our litigious society)
June 5, 2006... Ohio Savings customers hit by a phishing expedition * Ohio Savings Bank had to deal with more phishing last week. An unknown party, using the e-mail address "account@ohiosavings.com,'' sent out at least two separate fraudulent e-mails May...

On the cover.(News)
June 5, 2006... Charles S. Schneider designed the Manor House at Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens in Akron for $150,000 for F.A. Seiberling (founder of Goodyear) and his family. Construction for the home broke ground in early 1912. CAPTION(S): photo

Late News.(new business unit of Love Funding Corp.)(plannings of Fidelity Voice and Data)(Stella Maris center opens its new center)
June 5, 2006... EX-NATCITY EXEC TO LEAD SECURITIES UNIT * St. Louis commercial real estate financing company Love Funding Corp. has based its new business unit, LFC Securities LLC, in Cleveland and tapped a former NatCity Investments executive to lead the...

Crain's on the Web.(web services of Crain's Cleveland Business)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Success in succession * The third generation of the Schmidt family is learning the business at sunroom and patio enclosure maker Joyce Manufacturing Co. in Berea and is looking to continue the company's growth. Find the article at...

The Big Issue.(public opinion on 2008 Republican Convention)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... What steps should Cleveland take to land the 2008 Republican Convention? John Butler Bay Village If it's the Republicans, I don't care. They can use the convention center as it is. If it's for the Democratic convention, then we...

Crain's event to discuss overseas growth.(News)(Crain's Cleveland Business Breakfast)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... A panel discussion on how Northeast Ohio can take advantage of emerging markets such as Brazil, China and India is the centerpiece of the next Crain's Cleveland Business Breakfast, which is set for Wednesday, June 21, at The City Club of...

Metro set on $30M senior renovation; With $10M from county, Deaconess center will house comprehensive elderly care.(News)
June 5, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND Now that it has $10 million from Cuyahoga County, MetroHealth Medical Center is ready to begin its $30 million transformation of the former Deaconess Hospital into a catchall space for senior health care. Now...

Cain Park.(Special Report)(facilities of Cain Park)(Brief article)(Column)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Kimberly Bonvissuto Cleveland Heights With its covered theaters, art gallery and programming, Cain Park is a hotbed of activity in the summer. The summer performing arts park, which is owned and operated by the city of...

Ponte Vecchio Ristorante.(Special Report)(Brief article)
June 5, 2006... Byline: Christine Gordillo Although it's not a simple place to find, the view from downtown's Ponte Vecchio Ristorante simply is breathtaking. Perched atop the old Superior Viaduct on the West Bank of the Flats, Ponte Vecchio feels...

Tax Liens.(News)(Public notice)
June 12, 2006... The Internal Revenue Service filed tax liens against the following businesses in the Cuyahoga County Recorder's Office. The IRS files a tax lien to protect the interests of the federal government. The lien is a public notice to creditors that...

What's New.(The Insider)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... COMPANY: Fargo Toolite Inc., Ashtabula PRODUCT: L2 Lateral Line Putter Fargo Toolite, a machine shop that also makes sports products, says its putter "stands proudly at the forefront of nontraditional thought'' by placing golfers in an...

UH system, Case to pump $20M into heart program.(University Hospitals Health System)
June 12, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND University Hospitals Health System, best known for the Ireland Cancer Center and Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, now has a $20 million plan to boost its heart program into the spotlight as well. The UH...

What's in a name? Kaufmann's shift to Macy's means more than just switching store signs.
June 12, 2006... Byline: JOHN BOOTH The sign change is just the beginning. When Kaufmann's stores complete their makeover into Macy's in early September, it will mark a shift in everything from what's on the shelves to what potential customers see in...

Short Takes.(Jade-Sterling Steel Co. acquires warehouse)(University of Akron hosts seminar)(BlueBridge Networks LLC has launched data protection service)
June 12, 2006... * ADDING SPACE: Twinsburg-based Jade-Sterling Steel Co. recently acquired a 108,000-square-foot warehouse in Chicago, its second in the Windy City. The distributor of steel bars, rods and wire throughout North America also operates warehouses...

Going Places.(People)
June 12, 2006... Job Changes Finance SKY BANK: Sharon Cloutier, North Olmsted, and Roslyn E. Jones, Cleveland Heights, to financial center managers; Tom Young, Chagrin Falls, to financial center manager IV. Health care PRIORITY HOME HEALTH...

Crain's staffers snag AABP awards for visual work.(Crain's Cleveland Business)(Alliance of Area Business Publications)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Crain's Cleveland Business was honored three times in the annual Editorial Excellence Awards competition conducted by the Alliance of Area Business Publications, an industry group for regional business publications in North America. The...

On the cover.(News)
June 12, 2006... The Gate Lodge at Stan Hywet resembles a thatched-roof structure from 16th- and 17th-century rural England. In 1935, a discussion took place here between two alcoholics, which identified the principles that became the cornerstone of Alcoholics...

Air equipment biz powers up new Summit County location.(Air Power of Ohio Co.)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Byline: JON BUTLER Air Power of Ohio Co., which sells and repairs industrial pumps and air compressors, has consolidated its two Northeast Ohio locations into a new Summit County sales and service operation. The new site, near state...

Gift cards challenging for companies' books.(usage of gift cards and gift certificates)
June 12, 2006... Byline: Peter DeMarco Gift cards and gift certificates quickly are becoming an important method of building business, not just for big-box retailers but for all types of small businesses, micro-retailers and independent service providers....

A POWERFUL ADDITION.(Great Lakes Science Center installs of a wind turbine)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Byline: Jon Butler The Great Lakes Science Center last Friday, June 9, celebrated the installation of a wind turbine on the lakeshore of downtown Cleveland. The 146-foot wind turbine marks a dramatic addition to the city's skyline,...

Claims of medical malpractice may go to arbitration; Proposed pilot program would shunt cases to three-person panel before trip to court.
June 12, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER The state Legislature is considering a bill that would establish a Northeast Ohio pilot program in which all medical malpractice claims would go through a mandatory arbitration process before going to trial. ...

ERC kicks off health care coverage for small businesses.(Employers Resource Council)
June 12, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND Known for decades as the place where mid-sized companies could get group health insurance, the Employers Resource Council now is tapping into the smaller market. ERC last week began offering group health...

The Week in Quotes.(News)
June 12, 2006... "I don't see the point in doing pre-suit arbitration of a medical claim.... In essence, you're flying blind. It's literally a pointless exercise.'' - Jay Kelley, medical malpractice attorney, Elk & Elk Co. LPA. Page One "As the...

The Week: June 5 - 11.(Akron Beacon Journal sold to Black Press Ltd)(Panther Expedited Services Inc. to sell up to $250 million in common stock)(Case Western Reserve University's budget balancing)
June 12, 2006... Canadian Beacon: The Akron Beacon Journal soon will come under the ownership of Canada's Black Press Ltd. The Beacon Journal reported the sale price as $165 million. Sacramento-based McClatchy Co. picked up the Beacon Journal in March as part...

Forums to foster discussion on region's issues, solutions.(News)
June 12, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER The regional consensus building project "Voices & Choices'' is moving into workplaces this week with "NEO Speaks Week,'' a series of conversations to expand the discussion of the most important challenges facing...

Senators play politics with gay vote.(Opinion)
June 12, 2006... Byline: Brian Tucker After all these years in journalism, I think I have a reasonably good understanding of how the political process works, but it still doesn't make it any easier to watch it unfold. The latest example is the vote in...

Crain's on the Web.(usage of websites)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... How Swede it is * The Ohio chapter of the Swedish-America Chamber of Commerce hosts its official opening today, June 12, with an event at the Union Club. Bet you didn't know that exports to Sweden from the Cleveland customs district...

International commerce court awards now-idle firm in engine dispute; Arbitration process yields $1.9 million for Inland Bulk in eight-year fight with Cummins.(News)
June 12, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT An eight-year dispute between a former shipping company based in Newburgh Heights and international engine maker Cummins Engine Co. appears to have come to an end at an arbitration hearing in Paris. Or has it? ...

NE Ohio venture fund folds, falls short of goal.(Technology)
June 12, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN Farewell, Maple Fund. A region widely acknowledged to be in dire need of more investment dollars for early-stage companies has lost one of its few potential sources of that money. The Maple Fund's managing...

Records firm stays confident in crowded market; Many accolades give Pro Practica reasons to expect success.(Pro Practica Inc. of Shaker Heights)
June 12, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN In a market crowded with up to 300 other companies, distinguishing itself won't be easy for year-old electronic medical records provider Pro Practica Inc. of Shaker Heights. But CEO Sean Mullen characterized Pro...

NASA execs downplay effect on jobs of new vehicle work.(Insight)
June 12, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN A Plain Dealer editorial called it "cause for celebration,'' while Crain's Cleveland Business said it "represented a huge coup.'' U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine said it "has the potential to bring... a significant number...

Motherly matters; Madison biscotti biz founder turns to comforts of home, abilities of other moms to re-start career.(Bliss Hill)
June 12, 2006... Byline: SHARON N. SCHNALL Beth Ardern works under the watchful eye of her 21/2-year-old son, Kip, as she manages her Madison home-based biscotti business, Bliss Hill. And that's exactly what Ms. Ardern had in mind when she founded Bliss...

The Big Issue.(public opinion)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... What is the most important issue that Congress and the president should be tackling now? Marty Keefe Medina Finance reform and government spending. They need to try to reduce government spending and work on school funding. ...

Contractor dons new hat in deal for former Charter One center.(Real Estate)
June 12, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD The empty former Charter One operations center at 4621 Fulton Parkway in Cleveland is undergoing a $2 million redo and expansion to become a new home for two Cuyahoga County social service agencies. Drywall...

Compliance is key to data security.(Small Business)
June 12, 2006... Byline: Michele Kryszak, Tom Zych We are all aware of the alphabet soup of privacy laws: PII, GLBA, COPPA, HIPAA. But, speaking the language is only half the battle. Achieving compliance is necessary to avoid the consequences of...

How They Did It; A look at how a small business tackled a problem.(Small Business)
June 12, 2006... Byline: EILEEN BEAL WHO: Doug Powers, publisher, Senior Living Guide. WHAT: Bought an existing publication aimed at seniors and turned it into one of the top senior services directories in Northeast Ohio. WHEN: Seven years ago,...

Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(Stephen Schechter joins Landau Public Relations)(Sustainability survey)(Graves & Horton LPA cases)
June 12, 2006... Big Apple's loss is Landau PR's gain * Stephen Schechter, most recently vice president of the highly touted New York public relations firm 5W, has joined Landau Public Relations in Cleveland as vice president of strategic planning. ...

Westlake metal biz molding an Avon move.(News)
June 12, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT Danco Metal Products Inc., a metal fabricator in Westlake, plans to move from the only home it has ever known - mainly out of the need for greater efficiency. The 48-employee company is drawing up plans for a new...

Solon polymer biz plumps California, China operations.(Excel Polymers LLC has expanded production in plants in California and China)(Brief article)
June 12, 2006... Byline: JON BUTLER Excel Polymers LLC of Solon, a manufacturer of elastomer compounds used in consumer goods and industrial products, said it has expanded production in plants in California and China. The expansions will more than...

Olympic Steel rolls $6.2M into capital projects.(News)
June 12, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT In light of consolidation in the steel industry and slowing demand from battered domestic automakers, Olympic Steel Inc. considers now a good time to broaden its already diverse operational base. The Bedford...

Consulting firm adds space, advisory options.(BBP Partners LLC)
June 12, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER Downtown Cleveland consulting and advisory firm BBP Partners LLC has tripled the amount of space it occupies inside Eaton Center and has begun marketing a business unit intended to help banks comply with the federal...

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
June 12, 2006... Blackwell support deeper than portrayed * In response to the Page One story headlined "Political partings'' in the June 5 issue of Crain's, I want to offer a different take on the subject of Ken Blackwell's candidacy. I am a business...

Dog Waste Management.(Small Business)
June 12, 2006... Byline: John H. Tidyman Doe Miklosovic remembers her first thought when her husband, Mike, detailed his plans for a new company. "I thought, `Are you crazy? We're going to support ourselves scooping dog poop?''' Mr. Miklosovic was...

Grand Openings.(Small Business)
June 12, 2006... PAW PRINTS PET BAKERY Step North 100 North Main, #145 Chagrin Falls 44022 The shop features all-natural, some organic and hand-made gourmet dog treats. There is a boutique, including pet beds, a pet clothing line, designer...

Late News.(Target discount store)(new vice president at Cleveland Clinic)(Idea Center at Playhouse Square)
June 12, 2006... CITY COUNCIL TO VOTE ON TARGET TAX DEAL * Cleveland City Council is expected to approve today, June 12, a 30-year tax increment financing package for the Target discount store that is planned for West 177th Street. The tax incentive will be...

Hold the road.(Opinion)
June 12, 2006... The Ohio Turnpike is a valuable asset because of the crucial role it plays in providing an east-west corridor for the movement of goods and people around and through the state. We're skeptical about entrusting its future to a private operator...

Filene's at Harvard Park a first for NE Ohio; Bargain retailer to join other Schottenstein-held stores at 230,000-square-foot shopping center.(News)
June 12, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD Filene's Basement, the off-price retailer spawned by the legendary Boston markdown center, is bound for its Northeast Ohio debut at the new Harvard Park shopping center rising in Warrensville Heights. The new...

Good Fortune; Two companies make mag's list.(Lubrizol Corp. and Progressive Corp contracts)(Brief article)
June 19, 2006... Two local companies - Lubrizol Corp. and Progressive Corp. - are on this year's Fortune 40 list, a portfolio the magazine designs each year to help investors "weather the inevitable market swings while building long-term wealth." Fortune...

On their own; NE Ohio schools prepare students to pursue entrepreneurial paths.(Special Report)
June 19, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND You can't fix a broken wheel without the right tools. And many local colleges believe entrepreneurship is the right tool to get Northeast Ohio's economy back on the road to recovery. They're further weaving...

The Week in Quotes.(News)
June 19, 2006... "People have a generally neutral perception of Greater Cleveland. We found that it's a blank page. From a marketing standpoint, that's a good place to start.'' - Rick Batyko, spokesman, Greater Cleveland Marketing Alliance. Page One ...

Going Places.(appointments and resignations)
June 19, 2006... Job Changes Education BEAUMONT SCHOOL: Cynthia J. Ries to director of development. Finance DOLLAR BANK: John Solich to assistant vice president, small business lending. EVERBANK: Jennifer McFarland to regional sales...

County's Highland Hills plot elicits interest; Tri-C makes $11M offer, but Cuyahoga commissioners still seek bidders for 106 hilltop acres.(News)
June 19, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER The "for sale'' sign is going up on 106 scenic acres in Highland Hills that now is home to MetroHealth Center for Skilled Nursing Care. Cuyahoga County commissioners will dispose of the land after the nursing home...

Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(Cleveland Bar Association's annual meeting)
June 19, 2006... A call to lower the bar to bar association unity * Could the days of dual bar associations in Cleveland be numbered? The head of at least one of the groups hopes so. In his inaugural address during the Cleveland Bar Association's...