Inside Business articles from January 2004

Inside Business archives from January 2004

Mike Maleski named publisher.(Chairman's Column)(of Inside Business magazine)
January 1, 2004... I am pleased to announce two important promotions at Great Lakes Publishing. Effective immediately, Mike Maleski will assume the duties of publisher of Inside Business and Lute Harmon Jr. will assume the duties of publisher of our...

Correction.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2004... Dennis Bartek should have been listed in the December issue's "Leading Lawyers" section. He is a general practice attorney at the Bartek Law Office.

Clarification.(Correction Notice)
January 1, 2004... In a feature in the December issue on negotiating a retirement package ("Opening the Golden Parachute"), Mary Feldman was speaking on behalf of the Million Dollar Roundtable.

Capitalism with conscience.(Frontlines)(Great Lakes Brewing Co. recycling methods)
January 1, 2004... When, the Great Lakes Brewing Co.s "Fatty Wagon drives by, people notice. But Patrick Conway, founder and co-owner of the Cleveland microbrewery and pub, wants the bus, used in summer as a shuttle between downtown and the GLBC's spot in...

Global PR: UA Fulbright Scholar studies public relations from around the world.(Five Questions)
January 1, 2004... After spending time overseas studying public relations in foreign countries, David Ritchey is contemplating the axiom that there is no such thing as globalization because all PR is local "It's something I'm wrestling with," says Ritchey,...

Good work, gumshoe: a local insurance investigator blows the lid off an international fraud ring and wins his industry's top honor.(Frontlines)
January 1, 2004... Employing a little old-fashioned ,gumshoe work, Nick Bogdan uncovered an international conspiracy involving a prolific ring of crooks, fraudulent accident claims and overseas money laundering. Not bad for a guy working for a small,...

Seventh Annual Cleveland's Finest.(Working The Room)(2003 honorees)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Northeast Ohio honored its newest crop of prominent young professionals at the Seventh Annual Cleveland's Finest, held to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation The business casual event, emceed by WKYC-TV 3's Carole Chandler, took place...

Presidents' Council annual meeting.(Working The Room)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... There was a passing of the torch at the Presidents' Council's annual meeting in December at the offices of Jones Day in Cleveland. Outgoing President Brian Hall, chairman and CEO of Industrial Inventory Solutions, gave way to Lonzo...

LeBron & Barbara.(The Web)
January 1, 2004... Cleveland Cavalier and local wunderkind LeBron James was named one of "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2003" for a Barbara Waiters TV special that aired in December. The question is: Is Walters worthy to sit on LeBron's board of...

Sound familiar? Part 724.(The Web)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The New York Times and The Washington Post have been doing bang-up jobs in covering the 21st-century plight of manufacturing cities. Clevelanders are no doubt aware of the struggles in this region, and in the Times' most recent piece--on...

2004 Executive Style Guide.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... Fashions Fade, Style is Eternal--Yves Saint Laurent You may know it's never proper to talk with your mouth full of food or to wear white socks with black shoes, but there are some simple rules of style and etiquette you may be...

Restaurant guide.(2004 Executive Style Guide)(Directory)
January 1, 2004... DOWNTOWN ACAPPELLA 1625 Euclid Ave., (216) 621-7212. Fine Italian cuisine and fresh seafood at moderate prices. Serving lunch and pretheater dinner featuring daily specials. Just steps away from the Palace Theatre at Playhouse Square....

Robert & Gabriel Jewelers.(Style in Northeast Ohio)
January 1, 2004... 5465 Mayfield Rd., Lyndhurst, Ohio 44124 (440) 473-6554 Robert & Gabriel Jewelers, a family-owned establishment in Lyndhurst, prides itself on its extensive line of unique designs. They will entice you with their ability to create just...

Photographs Elite.(Style in Northeast Ohio)
January 1, 2004... Gary Allen Marmolya * (216) 228-6640 photographselite@hotmail.com Cleveland cards and gift sets and photographs for the discriminating buyer... especially for new arrivals, departing friends, or any special occasion. Choose a skyline,...

Sawmill Creek Resort and Conference Center.(Style in Northeast Ohio)
January 1, 2004... (419) 433-3800 * www.sawmillcreek.com Since its opening in 1973, our unique Tom Fazio-designed 18-hole lakeshore course has matured into one of Ohio's great resort courses. While you play, enjoy beautiful views of our natural wetlands...

Ford's Clothier.(Style in Northeast Ohio)
January 1, 2004... (440) 333-2355 * www.fordsclothier.com What Audrey and Robert Talbott began 53 years ago was indeed an uncompromising quest to design and produce the best men's dress furnishings and accessories in the world We invite you to experience...

'Please,' 'thank you' and beyond: from dress to dining, the stylish executive needs to know the rules.(2004 Executive Style Guide)
January 1, 2004... As the adage goes, you never have a second chance to make a first impression. The right degree, the proper training and a wealth of experience may qualify you for a job or impress a potential client. But without knowing the etiquette...

Ess-sential stuff: the letter "s" is brought to you by the flu-addled mind of the Entreprenerd.(E-Industry)
January 1, 2004... Honk, wheeze. Drip, rumble. Those and other worse sounds seem to be part of the flu bug, which I am battling right now. My tongue is thick and everything I say seems to kind of whistle and emphasize the "s" sound. Kind of like Sylvester the...

Biz links.(Illustration)
January 1, 2004... Biz Links ADVERTISING AGENCY White Space Design (330) 762-9320 www.white-space.com AUDIOVISUAL PRODUCTION Colortone Staging & (440) 914-9500 www.colortone.com Rentals BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ...

To empower or not to empower: don't ask such a stupid question.(Customer Service)
January 1, 2004... In my travels as a speaker, I do programs for all types of companies or associations, and everywhere I travel, I hear this line: "Our company or organization is different We are unique and we are a little different from our competition." ...

This is our mission.(Director's Column)(Ohio Entrepreneur's mission)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... I asked our partners at the year-end meeting what impact Ohio Entrepreneur has had in its first year of existence. We are, after all, entrepreneurs ourselves, creating something from nothing, starting in January 2003 with no partners and...

New-age networking: it's not who you meet at the John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association, it's what you learn.(Resources)
January 1, 2004... Dave Clifford knows the advantages of the John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association (EA) firsthand. The founder, president and CEO of Lakewood-based Advantegrity LLC, an executive search, outplacement and career coaching firm,...

What's ahead?(Roundup)
January 1, 2004... CLEVELAND -- Find out where Northeast Ohio's economy is headed at the 2004 Economic Forecast Luncheon and Entrepreneur Advantage Conference, sponsored in part by FirstMerit Bank. On Jan. 15, join area entrepreneurs at Executive Caterers at...

Soldier fund.(Roundup)(U.S. Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2004... The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recognizes those small businesses hurt by the absence of a key employee called to active duty. The Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan program helps small businesses cover operating...

In the family.(Roundup)
January 1, 2004... UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS -- The John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association will hold its monthly breakfast program on Jan. 14 at 7:30 a.m. on the JCU campus. Craig Kurz, CEO of The HoneyBaked Ham Co., will be the guest speaker, discussing...

Loan Lingo, pt. 2.(Talk the Talk)
January 1, 2004... Besides death and taxes, debt is unavoidable for the entrepreneur. But have no fear. There are ways to alleviate the headache that comes with having more expenses than capital. Though it might not be the cure-all for what ails you, a little...

Ohio Entrepreneur roadmap.(Business startup)
January 1, 2004... 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 Ohio. ...

Fueling conversation: a new club is designed to encourage young professionals to mix and chat.(Regional focus: Akron)
January 1, 2004... Scott Parker is kindling conversation among young professionals. In December, he opened Fuel, a downtown Akron restaurant and bar featuring martinis, wine and gourmet food. Fuel is the first venture into the entertainment and hospitality...

Trail blazer: Robin Eisenbrei--a woman in what has been a man's world--rose from secretary to president and majority owner of a national railroad services firm.(Profile)
January 1, 2004... An Olivetti electric typewriter sits behind Robin Eisenbrei. A worn, scuffed calculator rests on her desk. Eisenbrei used these office tools daily when she joined Morrison Metalweld Process Corp. as a secretary in 1983. Today, she still...

Mission: innovation: new REI head Edward Morrison wants to make it "easier, faster and cheaper" to bring about new thinking in the region.(Profile)(regional economic issues)
January 1, 2004... Don't turn the lights off on this town just yet. despite doomsday headlines, Edward Morrison is optimistic about the hometown he's been away from for more than three decades. "Cleveland is not dead or dying," Morrison says. "Within five...

7 lessons.(2003 NEO Success Awards)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2004... Not everything in business is by the book. Lessons from the front lines of everyday business can be just as important to learn as those being taught in the hallowed halls of Harvard Business School. And who knows these street-smart...

NEO success 2004.(NEOs)
January 1, 2004... NEO SUCCESS 2004 COMPANY INDUSTRY CITY EST. Platinum Warranty Financial Cleveland 1997 Corp. Skoda, Minotti & Co. Financial Mayfield ...

By the numbers.(NEOs)
January 1, 2004... COUNTY BREAKDOWN (a) shtabula: 1.8 percent (b) Cuyahoga: 54.5 percent (c) Erie: 1.8 percent (d) Lake: 7.3 percent (e) Lorain: 5.5 percent (f) Mahoning: 1.8 percent (g) Medina: 3.6 percent (h) Stark: 1.8...

Reaching out: schools across the region are forging into new territory with regional campuses.(Guide to: Education)
January 1, 2004... As Northeast Ohio colleges look to better serve their students, they're learning one thing: Students want school to come to them. That's why Cleveland State University and Cuyahoga Community College recently opened regional campuses and...

Ohio MBA programs.(Guide to: Education)
January 1, 2004... OHIO MBA PROGRAMS Baldwin- Bowling University Ashland Wallace Green State of Akron University College University Tuition ...

Learning about education: going back to school.(Ask The Experts)
January 1, 2004... Q: WHAT IS THE SKILL-GAP CHALLENGE? A: "The skill gap is the difference between what skills are needed in the business world and what education is supplying," says Ron DeBarr, executive director of Northeast Ohio Trade & Economic...

Point man.(One 2 Watch)(Interview)
January 1, 2004... "I believe that knowledge is great, but taking that knowledge and actually applying it to make a difference is really the key." DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF A PRODIGY? "I don't know that... I am. I had a dream... about starting my own...