Inside Business articles from April 2008

Inside Business archives from April 2008

A collaborative approach.(ABSOLUTELY)
April 1, 2008... I am pleased to announce two management changes at Inside Business and explain why we are more excited than ever about the magazine's mission. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Effective with this issue, Steve Gleydura, editor of Cleveland...

Crazy for Cleveland.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... I am a Floridian who moved to Cleveland within the last six months. I knew for more than nine months that I was moving to Cleveland and discussed this new venture with many friends, peers and acquaintances in Florida before moving. I never met...

Googled out.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
April 1, 2008... Your article ("Positively Pittsburgh") in the February edition caught my attention. We have heard of others who are returning to their homes in the Midwest to be closer to family and friends. Additionally, the cost of living in Florida is...

The 2008 Manny Awards.(IBmag.com)
April 1, 2008... Inside Business is pleased to recognize the companies behind Northeast Ohio's greatest accomplishments and innovations in manufacturing at the 10th annual Manny Awards next month. We invite you to share in celebrating this year's winners who...

On the web.(IBmag.com)(Website overview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Featuring original Web content and follow-up material to our magazine features, IBmag. corn gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the stories and people changing the face of business in Northeast Ohio. Log on today and get an in-depth look at...

Full speed ahead: despite a traffic ticket, Lebron scores endorsement deal with auto insurer.(MARKETING)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Only days after LeBron James paid a $259 fine for driving 101 mph on Interstate 71 in his white Mercedes $63, the Akron-bred basketball phenom made an announcement about his car insurance. He didn't report that his...

The dealmaker: after a brush with city and county politics, Dan T. Moore is out of the public eye, but still busy as ever.(ENTREPRENEURS)(Interview)
April 1, 2008... A few years ago, Dan T. Moore, president of Dan T. Moore Co. Inc., considered a run for Cleveland's mayoral seat. The serial entrepreneur, who launched his first of 15 manufacturing companies in 1969 and is still the chairman of six businesses,...

Jerry speaks: Ben & Jerry's ice cream co-founder and Oberlin College alumnus Jerry Greenfield sold out without selling out his principles.(INNOVATORS)(Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield )
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a biology major at Oberlin College, Jerry Greenfield had big hopes of becoming a doctor, but wasn't accepted into medical school. Instead, Greenfield and his longtime friend, Ben Cohen, ended up making...

By the numbers: jobs & wages.(Northeast Ohio News)
April 1, 2008... $37,800 Average annual wage for all occupations in United States $33,000 Average wage for manufacturing production worker $67,670 Average wage in Northeast Ohio for high-tech industry 128,000 Jobs added since 1992 ...

Paychecks on the rise: higher paying jobs increasing in Northeast Ohio.(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
April 1, 2008... More than 50,000 manufacturing production jobs have been lost in Northeast Ohio since 1992. But those positions, which average about $33,000 a year in wages, have been replaced by more than 60,000 jobs with above-average wages, according to a...

They said it.(Northeast Ohio News)
April 1, 2008... "The one thing in the economic outlook that has confounded us over time has been the resiliency of consumers.... I look at the equations and the one I don't trust is how weak the consumer is expected to be over the next couple of quarters....

Kim A. Scott.(ACCOUNTING)
April 1, 2008... Kim A. Scott, has joined Barnes Wendling CPAs Inc. as a senior manager in the tax department. She has more than 19 years of public accounting experience, providing tax compliance and consulting services to partnerships, closely held businesses...

Bloom Group.(ADVERTISING/PR)(promotion of Susan Buddenbaum )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... The Bloom Group has promoted Susan Buddenbaum to partner in the firm's Cleveland office. Buddenbaum joined the firm as a principal in 2004 and has led numerous large, high-profile projects for several international clients, and contributed to...

KS Associates Inc.(ARCHITECTURE/ENGINEERING/CONSTRUCTION)(appointment of Michelle D. Vibonese )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Michelle D. Vibonese has been appointed marketing coordinator of KS Associates Inc. Her duties include proposal production and management, collateral development, coordination of branding and identity campaigns, database management, internal...

Jane Grebenc.(BANKING/FINANCE)
April 1, 2008... Jane Grebenc has joined KeyCorp as executive vice president, leading Key's Wealth Management group. Grebenc has a bachelor's degree from John Carroll University and holds an MBA in finance and marketing from Case Western Reserve University. ...

Baldwin-Wallace College.(EDUCATION)
April 1, 2008... Tom Clevidence has been named the director of MBA/EMBA programs for Baldwin-Wallace College. In this position, he will lead the college's MBA and executive MBA programs in areas relating to marketing, student recruitment, finance and academic...

Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society.(HEALTH CARE)
April 1, 2008... Dr. Holly Miller, vice president and chief medical information officer at University Hospitals, was elected to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, beginning in July 2008. The...

Steris Corp.(HEALTH CARE)
April 1, 2008... Timothy L. Chapman has been promoted to senior vice president and group president, health care, for Steris Corp. In his new role, Chapman will be responsible for the Steris' health care segment, as well as the company's existing business...

Association of Professional Landscape Designers.(LANDSCAPING)
April 1, 2008... Samuel L. Salsbury, president and co-owner of Akron-based Salsbury-Schweyer Inc., has been appointed president of the Association of Professional Landscape Designers. Salsbury served seven years as a key member of the organization's board of...

Jackson Lewis LLP.(LAW)
April 1, 2008... Jackson Lewis LLP named Kurt J. Smidansky a partner in its Cleveland office. Smidansky has more than 20 years experience handling employee benefit and executive compensation matters in the business and nonprofit arenas. He received his...

Cox Communications Cleveland.(MEDIA)
April 1, 2008... Cox Communications Cleveland has appointed Anne Doris as vice president and general manager. A 20-year veteran of the cable television and broadband industry, Doris will manage all of Cox Cleveland's operations, which serves nearly 150,000...

Maingate Business Development Corp.(NONPROFIT)
April 1, 2008... Maingate Business Development Corp.'s board of trustees has appointed Michael J. May as its executive director. May received a bachelor's degree in urban studies from Cleveland State University's Levin College of Urban Affairs and a master's...

Please, don't ask: maybe it's better to not question the proposed move of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County port authority's maritime facilities. You might not like the answers.(AT LARGE)
April 1, 2008... John Carney, board chairman of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority, opened the recent public hearing for the relocation of the port's maritime facilities by announcing there would be no questions from the more than 100 people in...

The shopping trip: you can learn a lot about picking the best apples for your company with a simple trip to the grocery store.(HUMAN RESOURCES)
April 1, 2008... If you are a regular at the grocery store like me, you have likely encountered these three general types of shoppers: the racer, the saver and the scientist. Combining the right blend of traits from these stereotypes can yield terrific results....

Potty mouth: local entrepreneur Celeste Massullo tackles the home's toughest design challenge--the toilet--and comes out smelling like a rose.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Most people look at the humble bathroom toilet and think about... well, you know what you think. Celeste Massullo sees inspiration. That's how Massullo--a former fashion designer and serial product...

Road map.(OHIO ENTREPRENEUR)(Directory)
April 1, 2008... Ohio Entrepreneur is a partnership of companies, universities and economic development organizations dedicated to providing access to the information and services entrepreneurs need to start, locate and expand their businesses in Northeast...

Belting the rust: after five years as CEO, Frank Sullivan is building his own legacy at RPM International through green products and global expansion.(MANUFACTURING)(Company overview)
April 1, 2008... I'm getting ripped off," a 17-I year-old Frank Sullivan told his father, Tom. The young Sullivan had just discovered that, after three summers working at the family business in the late 1970s, he was being paid $2.65 an hour compared to...

Building the road ahead: as the head of a group of mayors studying large-scale economic development, Hudson Mayor William A. Currin has been a vocal leader for getting Northeast Ohio to rethink regionalism in a radical new way.(Cover story)
April 1, 2008... Tucked two-thirds of the way between Cleveland and Akron, Hudson is a safe eye in an economic storm. The city's prim residential houses and large tended lawns seem sheltered from foreclosures, resident flight and dwindling tax bases. The...

Cleveland vs. Wall Street: does the city stand a realistic chance to win a high-stakes lawsuit against some of the world's largest banks, accused of triggering Cleveland's foreclosure crisis?(LAWSUIT)
April 1, 2008... While falling behind in his mortgage payments, Ken Winchester developed serious health problems. But before undergoing surgery, he wanted to make sure his wife and their disabled daughter would be able to keep their Richmond Heights home. So he...

Family focused: Joseph LaGuardia, 30: vice president, Althans Insurance Agency Inc.(ONE 2 WATCH)
April 1, 2008... "I GUESS THERE'S NOTHING TO SUBSTITUTE FOR HARD WORK. THE WORKDAY ISN'T FROM 8 TO 5. IT REQUIRES PERSISTENCE." ARE YOU READY FOR FATHERHOOD? I am. I really am. We are so excited. AS A CHILD, WHAT DID YOU WANT TO BE? I wanted...

Let's make a deal: hoping to sell your company, but worried about the slow economy and credit crunch? Don't fret. The merger and acquisition market remains healthy--for now.(Special Section: Guide to: Mergers & Acquisitions)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Despite a sluggish economy, credit crunch and mortgage meltdown, the market for mergers and acquisitions is expected to remain healthy, if only for the next few months, according to Northeast Ohio experts. Today's...

Cultural connections: companies always focus on their core competencies, but those that want to successfully expand overseas need to develop cultural competence.(Special Section: Guide to: International Business)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The first time Ken Kovach traveled to Russia, the country was still under communist rule. The Moscow airport was stark, dingy and dark. Armed guards were everywhere. Today, the airport is bright and busy with...

What start! Is.
April 1, 2008... The Issue: Heart Disease Cardiovascular disease is our nation's No. 1 killer. Physical inactivity significantly increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. Seventy percent of Americans don't get enough exercise, blaming lack of time...

Take steps for a healthy heart: we've been doing it since we were babies and most of us do it every day without thinking, but walking can actually save our lives.(CREATE HOPE)
April 1, 2008... WOULD YOU TAKE A WALK EVERY DAY if you knew it could potentially save you from a heart attack? Walking is the most popular form of exercise in the country and health experts say a regular walking regime can reduce the risk of heart disease, as...

Start! volunteer testimonies.
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Walking just 30 minutes a day can do so much for your heart. It lowers your risk of heart attack, lowers your blood pressure and burns calories to keep you fit. I got involved in the Start! Walking Program to spread...

Survival mode: Cleveland attorney raises money and awareness of heart-related illnesses after bouncing back from his own life-threatening heart condition.(INSPIRE CHANGE)
April 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ON APRIL 13, 2006, Harry Greenfield was sitting in his office at Buckley King LLP after a strenuous work out when he suddenly felt a pain in his shoulder. When he felt the pain travel to his chest he knew he was in...

New lease on life: Lifestyle Change Award honors people like Debbie Sidol, who made a commitment to improving her health and quality of life.(CELEBRATE SUCCESS)
April 1, 2008... SUCCESS HASN'T COME EASY FOR DEBBIE SIDOL. For years, Sidol struggled with her weight. At her heaviest, the 5-foot-2-inch woman weighed about 230 pounds and was experiencing health problems such as high blood pressure and sleep apnea. ...

Dominion Community Impact Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... At the 13th annual Community Impact Awards, Dominion East Ohio granted more than $100,000 to nine organizations that have made a significant impact in the community. Eight of the award winners received $10,000 each, while Slavic Village...

Winners.(WORKING THE ROOM)
April 1, 2008... Winners: 31st Annual Cleveland International Film Festival American Red Cross Northeast Ohio Nurse Assistant Training Program Buckeye Area Development Corp. CitiRama Home Show Downtown Cleveland...

United Way annual meeting.(WORKING THE ROOM)
April 1, 2008... On March 7, the United Way of Greater Cleveland held its annual meeting at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel and announced the campaign had surpassed its goal, raising $43,009,809. Philip Rice, president and CEO of National City Bank, and Paul...