Crain's Cleveland Business articles from March 2006

Crain's Cleveland Business archives from March 2006

Marketing Mix.
March 6, 2006... Byline: JOHN BOOTH Rock Hall making push for plates The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum wants a spot on your bumper. A low-key effort is under way to get the Rock Hall on Ohio's roster of specialty license plates, with the...

Duo makes pitch for Ford plant; California developer, local partner pursuing Lorain complex.(Christopher Semarjian)
March 6, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD Industrial real estate developer Stuart Lichter of California and his Northeast Ohio partner, Christopher Semarjian, are sizing up for acquisition the bulk of Ford Motor Co.'s just-shuttered Lorain Assembly Plant. ...

The Week in Quotes.(News)(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... "You can speed up the process all you want, but you have to attack the root causes. People are being put in homes they shouldn't be in.'' - Mark Wiseman, director, Cuyahoga County Foreclosure Prevention Program. Page One "Most of the...

The Week: February 27 - March 5.
March 6, 2006... The big vote: By a 3-to-1 margin, the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University issued a strong rebuke to university president Dr. Edward M. Hundert. The college's faculty, which makes up less than 10% of...

Mayfield, Sand Ridge set to vote on merger.
March 6, 2006... Byline: JOHN BOOTH Mayfield Country Club and Sand Ridge Golf Club couldn't be much more different. The former is a 98-year-old East Side institution, tucked into busy surroundings in South Euclid and Lyndhurst, while the latter, just eight...

Seeking closure; Cuyahoga courts dealing with bevy of foreclosure cases; help on the way.
March 6, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER A push is on to relieve the foreclosure backlog that has bedeviled Cuyahoga County's Court of Common Pleas for the past decade. The number of foreclosure, quiet title and partition cases coming through the court...

What's New.(North Coast Roast coffee)(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... PRODUCT: North Coast Roast coffee Thanks to a groundswell of local support, Cleveland is the first city in the country to warrant a custom brew, North Coast Roast, from Equal Exchange, a Massachusetts coffee company. "It's specifically...

Late News.
March 6, 2006... FEDERATED READYING MACY'S PUSH HERE * Look for Macy's signs to start sporuting, after some starts and fits, at Northeast Ohio Kaufmanns stores as a result of May Department Stores Co.'s merger with Federated Department Stores Inc. North...

Crain unveils plans for Europe biz magazine.(News)(Crain Communications Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... Crain Communications Inc., parent company of Crain's Cleveland Business, plans to launch Business Insurance Europe, a London-based biweekly news magazine focused on news, trends and issues of interest to corporate risk management executives in...

UH, Chicago biz team to test cancer screening tools.(Health Care)(Dr. George Gorodeski's dedication to women's health)
March 6, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND As a gynecologist at University Hospitals of Cleveland, Dr. George Gorodeski has dedicated his career to women's health. Now he's teaming with a Chicago company in hopes of turning two of his discoveries into tools...

Letters.(Letter to the Editor)
March 6, 2006... Case, Western Reserve divide widening * Your Feb. 20, page 3 story about the rift in relations between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and the Case Alumni Association (CAA) comes as no surprise to those who have watched the...

Avoid recurring back pain with at-work exercises.(Health Care)(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... Byline: EILEEN BEAL There's nothing like a desk job with six, seven, eight hours a day of sitting to aggravate your back - and generate sick calls. "There are more workdays lost to back pain than any other condition,'' said University...

Clarifying conversation: UH department assists patients seeking help to tame thick accents.(University Hospitals of Cleveland)
March 6, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND Dr. Vikram Dogra had a sense people didn't always understand what he was saying, but they never said anything to him because they didn't want to sound rude. "You know how we are all very polite in America....

Case president Hundert faces rocky road: University leader pledges to make financial, relationship fixes.(News)(Edward M. Hundert)
March 6, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND Dr. Edward M. Hundert - and, by extension, Case Western Reserve University - are in for some tough times ahead. The university president not only must bring Case's finances back into the black, but he also must...

Reporters' Notebook: Behind the news with Crain's writers.(The Insider)
March 6, 2006... * The Greater Cleveland Fire Fighters Credit Union, based in Cleveland, has gone by that name for the past 70 years - but will do so for just a few months more. The credit union, with $107 million in assets, officially will change its name...

Holly goes hip: American Greetings is rolling out updated versions of more classic toys.(News)
March 6, 2006... Byline: JOHN BOOTH American Greetings is digging through its toy box again. Encouraged by last year's $43 million in revenue from its Strawberry Shortcake and Care Bears properties, which first were hot in the 1980s, the company is...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
March 6, 2006... The photo credits on page 15 of the Feb. 27 issue were incorrect and incomplete. Both images of party invitations were provided by Sharon Baden of Baden Design.

Bankruptcies.(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... The following businesses recently have filed for protection from creditors in the U.S. Bankruptcy Courts in Akron or Cleveland. Under Chapter 11, a company files a reorganization plan that must be approved by the court. Chapter 7 is a total...

A home-grown health hazard: Mold inspections can help reduce potential respiratory problems.(Health Care)
March 6, 2006... Byline: JOEL HAMMOND Over a four-year span in the mid-1990s, 45 cases of infant pulmonary hemorrhage were reported in the Cleveland metropolitan area, 16 of which resulted in death, according to a study done by four area researchers,...

Short Takes.(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... * DOLLARS FOR DOCTORS: Case Western Reserve University has received an $850,000, four-year grant to develop a new Ph.D. program in which students would study basic life sciences in the context of human biology and disease. The program will be...

The Big Issue.(Brief Article)
March 6, 2006... Do you think Cleveland and its suburbs should move toward a more regional approach and share income tax revenue when jobs move from one city to another? Gilbert Blomgren Cleveland I'm for it. The suburbs get a benefit from having...

Wi-fi fine, but good b-ball is better.(arena management)
March 6, 2006... Byline: Brian Tucker Irrespective of the recent slide by the Cavaliers, few people could argue that this season hasn't been a whole lot more entertaining than last, right? New owner Dan Gilbert has gussied up the arena, inside and out,...

Crain's on the Web.(News)
March 6, 2006... Executive Chatter with KSU's Carol Cartwright * The retiring Kent State president talks about being the first woman president at an Ohio university, how the university has changed under her watch, and how she hopes to be remembered. Find...

Part-time nursing program helps parents head back to work.(Health Care)
March 6, 2006... Byline: JOEL HAMMOND Carolyn Mawhorter wanted to get back into nursing - a profession she put on hold nearly 15 years ago - but she had three growing problems. One was 9. One was 12. One was 14. Ms. Mawhorter, of Shaker Heights,...

Case study.(Case Western Reserve University's budget )
March 6, 2006... Edward Hundert faces two tough tasks. One is bringing Case Western Reserve University's budget back into the black. The other is mending the frayed relations that exist between the university president and various Case Western Reserve...

Suppliers fighting for C-17 program survival.(Air Force program)
March 6, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT Executives of some Greater Cleveland companies will be among hundreds of small and midsize suppliers heading to Capitol Hill this week to plug the continuation of a longstanding Air Force program. Among those...

Going Places.(People)(Thomas J. Nolan material sales manager of Shelly Co.)(Michael Adams to vice president of Ohio Savings Bank)(Pam Paliwoda to sales associates of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services)
March 6, 2006... Job Changes CONSTRUCTION THE SHELLY CO.: Thomas J. Nolan to material sales manager. Education CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY: Kristin Hincke to associate director of alumni affairs, Weatherhead School of Management. ...

Tae kwon do brings discipline, skills to special needs kids.(Health Care)(Insight Learning and Wellness Center)
March 6, 2006... Byline: SHARON N. SCHNALL The small group of boys forms a semi-circle around tae kwon do instructor and licensed school psychologist Michelle Martin. On this quiet Saturday morning, they attend class at Insight Learning & Wellness...

On the cover.(News)
March 6, 2006... John Carroll University, then called St. Ignatius College, was founded in 1886 as a all-male liberal arts school. In May 1923, the school changed its name to Cleveland University. In September 1923, the school adopted its current name.

Debtors have multiple options in dealing with bankruptcies.(Small Business)
March 13, 2006... Byline: Jeremy Campana Almost every business has rights and obligations dependent on contracts with other entities. When the financial stability of these entities declines, leverage quickly can deteriorate and bankruptcy law might be...

Policy: Race, gender to play no part in county contracts.(News)
March 13, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER Cuyahoga County had hoped it could fashion a purchasing policy that would give minority- and women-owned businesses a leg up in the competition for public contracts as it commences two major construction projects down...

Short Takes.(Malley's Chocolates opened new facility)(fairs for students)(government financing for LS Strapping Inc)(Brief Article)
March 13, 2006... * DELICIOUS GROWTH: Malley's Chocolates recently opened a shop on Route 303 in Brunswick Town Center. It is the chain's 17th location and the second opened in the past two months. The family-owned company plans to open other shops, though Dan...

Airport director search doesn't fly.
March 13, 2006... Byline: Brian Tucker Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson is getting a lot of attention in his first couple months as the city's chief executive. Much of it has been a pleasant surprise to the business community, which was wary of the mayor's...

The Week in Quotes.(quotes of business executives)(Brief Article)
March 13, 2006... "Agreeing to make yourself completely less competitive is just plan stupid.'' - Werner Minshall, principal owner, Tower at Erieview and Galleria complex. Page One "Almost all of our clients have asked about some way of charging...

The big winner; Jones Day's Whitney high on verdict list.(News)
March 13, 2006... Richard B. Whitney, a partner in the Cleveland office of Jones Day, obtained one of the top 20 jury verdicts nationwide in 2005, according to a list published by The National Law Journal. In the case, a legal team headed by Mr. Whitney and...

Grand Openings.(Dogs In Suds LLC services)(Bonefish Grill Restaurant opens with sea food menus)
March 13, 2006... Dogs In Suds LLC 8089 Mayfield Road Chesterland 44026 A full-service dog grooming shop offering professional grooming by appointment and do-it-yourself grooming. The company also carries dog- related gift baskets and gourmet dog...

Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(Robert Triozzi role on city residency laws)
March 13, 2006... Cleveland prepped for residency law fight * City of Cleveland law director Robert Triozzi is preparing to play on either side of the line of scrimmage in the coming battle over city residency laws when a new state law striking down the...

Cleveland, Akron wireless provider on the cusp of a ... REVOL-UTION; Company expands coverage, staff by utilizing `unlimited' option.(Revol financial management)
March 13, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN With $150 million in debt financing lining its pockets, wireless phone service provider Revol is looking to dial up 50 new employees this year as it grows geographically in the region. Revol's hiring plans come on...

Mergers, acquisitions bring boost in activity for accounting firms; Need for due diligence, audit services rises as deals increase.(Finance)
March 13, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER A rising volume of merger-and-acquisition activity is proving to be a boon for Northeast Ohio accounting firms, which are taking on more of the due diligence aspects of these transactions. According to FactSet...

HOW THEY DID IT; A look at how a small business tackled a challenge.(RugTime Inc)(Red Orchid Living Inc)
March 13, 2006... Byline: SHARON N. SCHNALL WHO: RugTime Inc. and Red Orchid Living Inc. WHERE: The Chagrin Falls stores are on North Main Street. HOW: Turned a passion for Oriental rugs into two thriving businesses. WHEN: Last July, Jonathan...

CVB looks to rebound from '05 bookings dip, staff shift.
March 13, 2006... Byline: JOHN BOOTH The Convention & Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland had a rough 2005, marked by a hefty drop in hotel bookings and the departure of a veteran executive. Numbers-wise, 2006 is looking better, but even as the CVB rolls...

The Week: March 6 - 12.(Team NEO aapoints Thomas Waltermire as its CEO)(ProCare Automotive Service Solutions LLC bankcruptcy cases)
March 13, 2006... The big story: Regional economic development organization Team NEO has named former PolyOne chief executive Thomas Waltermire as its CEO. The CEO post is a new position at Team NEO, and the hiring of Mr. Waltermire appears to be the first step...

Tough breaks.(tax policy)
March 13, 2006... The concept of communities throughout Northeast Ohio laying down their arms and no longer using tax breaks to lure employers from one city to another is noble. However, until states throughout the Union decree that municipalities no longer can...

Summa joins cancer forces in one spot.(Summa Health System)
March 13, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND Summa Health System this spring plans to break ground on a $25 million outpatient cancer center, following a trend in which many hospitals are bringing all their cancer services together under one roof. The...

Smoke screening; Employers using policies, incentives to keep workers smoke-free.(Bettcher Amherst Metal Stamping bans employee smoking)
March 13, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND Jerry Lynch knew he had to do something when he saw his employees smoking on the job. "It drove me nuts to see people smoking on the plant floor,'' said Mr. Lynch, who is president of Bettcher Amherst Metal...

Bioscience bosses battle state-to-state commutes.(Arteriocyte Inc management)(Auburn Pharmaceuticals)
March 13, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN For Don Brown, Mondays are the worst. Two or three times a month for the last two years, the CEO of Cleveland stem cell company Arteriocyte Inc. has awoken at 4 a.m. in Boston, caught a flight to Cleveland and...

Coatings biz Ceilcote hopes to reclaim past glory.(Company Profile)
March 13, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT It may take more time before Ceilcote USA Inc. comes full circle, but the maker of industrial coatings is definitely on its way back to better times. A major player in the coatings industry since the 1950s,...

On the cover.(News)
March 13, 2006... Construction of John Carroll University's current University Heights campus began on April 7, 1931. Work was halted in 1932 because of lack of pledges, and the school's buildings were not finished until 1935.

New tax rule will reduce IRS paperwork for some.(Small Business)
March 13, 2006... Byline: Carl Grassi One of the realities of owning a small business is the seemingly constant need to file reports and returns for all the taxes that the business is required to report and pay. One form businesses have become...

Jackson's tax ideas far from easy sell.
March 13, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER Don't expect to see communities in Northeast Ohio beat their tax incentive swords into plowshares any time soon, despite recent prompting to do so by Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. During his inaugural State of the...

What's New.(Drain Gun from Ridge Tool)(Brief Article)
March 13, 2006... COMPANY: Ridge Tool, Elyria PRODUCT: K-39 AF Drain Gun Ridge Tool, a maker of hand and power tools, has redesigned its drain gun to add a feature called Advanced Feed, which allows users to reverse the direction of the cable more...

Cosmo grows with purchase, China deal.(Cosmo Corp acquired Plastron Industries Inc)
March 13, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT The growth of Cosmo Corp. during its 61-year history could be measured in small strides. However, the Solon-based maker of injection molded components is making two giant leaps with the acquisition of a Texas...

Shaking a bad rap; Eastlake couple using science to build business that yields heartier, healthier angelfish stock.(Small Business)
March 13, 2006... Byline: SHARON N. SCHNALL The angelfish has been maligned. True, the freshwater, tropical fish is distinctive with a slender triangular shape and long fins. But, it's also earned the undeserved reputation of being short-lived, claims...

Ferry set to expand in Lakewood.
March 13, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD Darkened portions of the former Lake Erie Screw plant in Lakewood are coming back to life as a satellite operation for Ferry Cap & Set Screw Co. of Cleveland. Joe McAuliffe, Ferry president, said the company has...

New setup up for bond group; Accountability Commission would be part of city school board under proposal.(Bond Accountability Commission plans for school construction)
March 13, 2006... Byline: DEANNA BOTTAR, SHANNON MORTLAND The Bond Accountability Commission is heading back to its roots with its plans to focus again on the nuts and bolts of the $1.2 billion construction effort under way in the Cleveland city schools. ...

Late News.(Darice Inc./Pat Catan aapoints Michael B. Birkholm as chief operating officer )(FOX Sports Net alliance with WKNR-AM, 850)(Max S. Hayes Career and Technical High School acquired new technology)
March 13, 2006... PAT CATAN'S CRAFTS NEW LEADERSHIP TEAM * Strongsville crafts supplier Darice Inc./Pat Catan's has named chief operating officer Michael B. Birkholm president in a reorganization of its upper management that did not result in any new hires....

Crain's on the Web.(executives opinion in web sites)(Brief Article)
March 13, 2006... Executive Chatter with KeyCorp's Henry Meyer * The CEO and chairman of one of the region's largest financial institutions talks to Crain's about his five-year tenure at Key, the state of Cleveland's economy, and his thoughts on new...

The Big Issue.(ban abortion even in cases of rape)(Brief Article)
March 13, 2006... Do you agree with South Dakota's decision to ban abortion even in cases of rape and incest? Scott Scrivens Avon Lake Absolutely not. It's archaic, like going back to the Stone Age. Craig Scheffer Rocky River No. I'm...

PerceptIS to lease Theater District space.(PerceptIS LLC)(Brief Article)
March 13, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER PerceptIS LLC, an information technology company spawned by Case Western Reserve University, will be joining the growing tech colony at Playhouse Square. The 2-year-old tech support firm is negotiating a lease to...

Tax Liens.(Internal Revenue Service filed tax liens on cuyahoga county business)(Brief Article)
March 13, 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...

Going Places.(Applied Industrial Technologies Inc appointed Andy Webb as director of training)(McCoy and Associates Inc appointed Steven D. Hamit as project manager)(Keybank appointed Ernest M. Manuel to senior vice president)
March 13, 2006... Job Changes Distribution APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES: Andy Webb to director of training. Education CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE: Lisa Ory Marshall to senior associate dean and assistant vice president...

The Big Issue.(Opinion)
March 20, 2006... Does your company crack down on how much time employees spend on their NCAA basketball sheets and other nonwork activities? Marvin Williams Cleveland This is the first year I've been working for this company. No, I don't think so....

Rebuilding relief; Tribe emphasizes talent as team reworks the bullpen following a few player departures.(Special Report)
March 20, 2006... Byline: ANDY CALL Bob Wickman has seen it all. Cleveland's 37-year-old closer has observed how a bad bullpen quickly can torch a baseball season, as it did in 2004. He's seen how a good bullpen can allow a team to remain in playoff...

Law firm, developer pair to build Midtown office bldg.(Real Estate)(Cowden, Humphrey, Nagorney & Lovett and Heartland Developers Inc.)
March 20, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD The downtown Cleveland law firm of Cowden, Humphrey, Nagorney & Lovett and Heartland Developers Inc. of Shaker Heights are about to give their commitment to Cleveland in physical and fiscal form with a new building in...

Sizemore entrenched as center of attention; Outfielder has won over teammates, female fans with high energy, good looks.(Special Report)(Grady Sizemore )
March 20, 2006... Byline: ANDY CALL "Anyways, next thing I know, the clouds cleared and the heavens started singing and GRADY walked out to center field. Pure yumminess.'' - Tiffany from Dover, on gradysladies.com Ben Broussard has gotten used to...

Retail stores check out new after-hours health care idea; Patients get ER alternative when QuickClinics open near pharamcies.(Health Care)
March 20, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND When someone comes down with the flu on the weekend or after their doctor's office hours, their first instinct often is to go to the emergency room. However, a new concept has some people heading to the supermarket...

Gameday giveaways aim to grab more fans.(Special Report)(Cleveland Indians' marketing plan)
March 20, 2006... Byline: MAYA R. PAYNE More is the theme of this season's Cleveland Indians' marketing plan - more bobbleheads, more figurines, more fireworks, more kids' events, more memories. And management also hopes for more participation from...

Ohio, Pennsylvania vie for expansion of Life Line call center.(News)(Life Line Screening of America LLC)
March 20, 2006... Byline: BRANDON GLENN Executives at mobile diagnostics company Life Line Screening of America LLC know they want to expand their call center operations, a move that could add 120 jobs over two years. What they don't know is where...

Several players contending for first base coverage.(Special Report)
March 20, 2006... Byline: ANDY CALL Who's on first? Abbott knew. Costello didn't. The Cleveland Indians hope their answer to that question this year won't inspire any similar comedy routines. First base poses a complex issue for the club, one that...

What's New.(The Insider)(XB IEC Terminal Blocks introduced by Eaton Corp.)(Brief article)
March 20, 2006... COMPANY: Eaton Corp., Cleveland PRODUCT: XB IEC Terminal Blocks Eaton says its new terminal blocks include screw type, spring cage and insulation displacement connection (IDC) technologies aimed at offering customers versatility for...

On the cover.(News)
March 20, 2006... In April 1932, Father Frederick Odenbach, who established the school's seismology observatory, moved into Grasselli Tower despite John Carroll University's unfinished construction. He set up camp with his dog and canary and slept in a sleeping...

Lordstown layoff leads to print career.(Opinion)
March 20, 2006... Byline: Brian Tucker This is the time of sports: March Madness with our two local universities in the national eye, the Browns making what appear to be good free-agent acquisitions, the Indians polishing their roster for the real deal in...

The Week in Quotes.(News)
March 20, 2006... "The investing world feels the Midwest is not the place to put money in cases where the future of the enterprise is tied to population growth.'' - Mike Gibbons, chairman and senior managing director, Brown Gibbons Lang and Co. Page One ...

Projects at Case down, not out; Biz could fill void left by Hundert's exit.(Edward Hundert)
March 20, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND With Dr. Edward Hundert planning to resign his post as president of Case Western Reserve University come Sept. 1, the business community is rallying to make sure the bold initiatives he started do not fade into the...

Yellow light.(Opinion)(Innerbelt reconstruction plan)
March 20, 2006... The Ohio Department of Transportation should not ignore the anxiety several neighborhood development groups are voicing about parts of the Innerbelt reconstruction plan. We, like them, worry that the state's overhaul of this key transportation...

New Metro VP takes on $20M capital campaign.(Health Care)(Kate Brown)(MetroHealth System)
March 20, 2006... Byline: SHANNON MORTLAND As the MetroHealth System's new vice president of development, Kate Brown already has a $20 million task ahead of her. Ms. Brown was appointed this month to replace Fred Unger, who retired in December after...

Letters.(Letter to the editor)
March 20, 2006... Rentals an avenue to raise quality of life * I am writing to comment on the March 6, Page One story, "Seeking closure,'' which told of efforts to deal with the rising level of home foreclosures in Greater Cleveland. I disagree with...

Fifth Third brokers break off, form firm.(Real Estate)(Steven Medinger and Steven Shore form Blue Sky Financial)(Brief article)
March 20, 2006... Byline: STAN BULLARD Powerhouse commercial mortgage brokers Steven Medinger and Steven Shore have formed Blue Sky Financial after bolting Fifth Third Bank of Northeast Ohio. Noting that both men are 43, Mr. Medinger said, "We expect to...

Technological tune-up; Timken shifts into high gear to produce track-tested parts to meet motorsport team demands.(Insight)
March 20, 2006... Byline: DAVID BENNETT When employees of Timken Co.'s research and development center in North Canton were treated to a visit from NASCAR Nextel Cup champion Tony Stewart last month, there was time for autographs and photos, but that...

Five Tribe players lend talent to worldwide event.(Special Issue)
March 20, 2006... Byline: SHAWN A. TURNER The World Baseball Classic has been a white-knuckle kind of event for Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro. It's not necessarily the games themselves that had Shapiro on the edge of his seat but the...

Crain's on the Web.(News)
March 20, 2006... Business intelligence * Want to know what's been written about your business? Your competitors' businesses? Use Crain's Cleveland Business' electronic library to find articles we've written since 1994. Run your search at...

Terrace Club offers ballpark flavor every day; Executive chef, staff plan deluxe entrees to keep Jacobs Field's menu rotation lively.(Special Report)(Jacobs Field Terrace Club)
March 20, 2006... Byline: JOEL HAMMOND Matt Auck has been in the hospitality industry for 14 years, so when he speaks to the popularity of Jacobs Field Terrace Club, of which he is executive chef, he does so with some authority. Sure, there's the view,...

Innerbelt infighting; Fears voiced over freeway plan's possible economic impact.
March 20, 2006... Byline: JAY MILLER A dispute between the Ohio Department of Transportation and some business and community groups in the city of Cleveland over the reconstruction of the Innerbelt Freeway is moving into its last rounds. After six years...

Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(The Insider)
March 20, 2006... He honors Her Honor, and with good reason * At last week's Business Community Dialogue at the North Point offices of the Jones Day law firm, the task of introducing the featured speaker, Cleveland Mayor Frank G. Jackson, fell to Cleveland...