Inside Business articles from July 2002

Inside Business archives from July 2002

New business. (Chairmans Column).(Joe McKenna named editor of Inside Business)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... I am pleased to announce the appointment of Joe McKenna as editor of Inside Business. McKenna succeeds Steve Gleydura, who helped make Inside Business the highly successful regional magazine it is today. Gleydura will retain his position...

The write stuff: putting pen to paper allows an American Greetings writer to transform her thoughts into reality. (Passions).(Carolyn Koesters)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Like most girls, Carolyn Koesters once fiercely guarded the sacred contents of her diary. Today, she no longer keeps her love of journaling under lock and key, and shares her passion for journaling with others. Koesters began journaling...

Mixon's picks: the Invacare chief offers advice for snagging an investment winner. (Venture Capital).(A. Malachi Mixon III gives keynote address at Innovest 2002)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... There was plenty of chatting and mingling among entrepreneurs and venture capitalists at Innovest 2002 -- dubbed the premier venture capital event in Ohio -- held May 8 and 9 at Crowne Plaza Quaker Square in Akron. But when Invacare...

Business fundamentals: all work and no play can equal failure, says a local author and consultant. (Five Questions).(Brief Article)(Interview)
July 1, 2002... Leslie Yerkes is serious about the need to infuse a little fun into the American workplace. "We're not going to stop being entrepreneurs or valuing Type A behavior," says the founder and principal consultant of Cleveland-based Catalyst...

Off the map. (Environment).(geographic information systems)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... As every pirate and Boy Scout knows, X has always marked the spot. Thanks to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology, that X has never looked better. Lloyd Ross, a senior scientist for Haley & Aldrich Inc. in Independence, uses...

Inventing opportunities: the National Inventors Hall of Fame teams with a like-minded publication. (Partnership).(American Heritage of Invention and Technology)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... A novel partnership has formed between the National Inventors Hall of Fame in Akron and American Heritage of Invention & Technology magazine, which aims to increase the museum's national exposure. The quarterly magazine, a Forbes Inc....

In sites. (Front Lines).(Gregory A. Kiskadden of WhiteSpace Design Group Inc., favorite Web sites)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Gregory A. Kiskadden Occupation: Associate creative director and production manager of WhiteSpace Design Group Inc. in Akron Has held position: Recently promoted; served as art director for five years Education: B.A. in visual...

They said it. (Front Lines).
July 1, 2002... Yes, [the dot-com bubble] was going to burst. In retrospect, there was nothing that could keep it from bursting, because it was just kind of economically unreal. -- Stanley Brue, economics professor at Pacific Lutheran University in...

Golf with gil. (Inside-Business.com).
July 1, 2002... Congratulations to Kevin Thomas of WildRose Properties and Henry Holtkamp of Quicksilver Inc. They were selected from among local executives who participated in our online CEO Survey. As winners, they get to play 18 holes of golf at Red...

Popular vote. (Inside-Business.com).(Dennis Kucinich for president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... President Dennis Kucini... has a nice ring, doesn't it? But Kucinich himself told Inside Business Magazine that he has not set his sights on the Oval Office. "It's all very nice," Kucinich says about the presidential rumors. "But I'm...

Merger in the offing? (Inside-Business.com).(TRW, Northrop Grumman)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Dash hears that personalities have played a big part in the TRW-Northrop Grumman saga. Current Northrop president and COO Ronald Sugar was COO of TRW, but left the company in June 2000 when it became clear that David Cote would land the top...

Crime and punishment. (By the Numbers).(fraud in Cleveland, Ohio)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Still believe that crime doesn't pay? It appears that more and more Ohio workers think it does. For the last three to five years, the FBI's Cleveland office, which covers the northern half of Ohio, has observed a "significant increase" in...

2002 Manny Awards luncheon. (Working the Room).
July 1, 2002... Leaders from Northeast Ohio's manufacturing community gathered in May to honor this year's Manny Award winners. The luncheon, which took place at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel, drew about 300 guests. Keynote speaker Jack Schron Jr.,...

Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber annual meeting. (Working the Room).
July 1, 2002... Tom Humphries, president of the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber, probably doesn't drink Sprite. Humphries' message to about 500 attendees of the chamber's annual meeting at the Holiday Inn Metroplex countered the soft-drink maker's...

Leadership Cleveland's 25th anniversary. (Working the Room).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... With the glitz befitting its role in the community, Leadership Cleveland celebrated its silver anniversary and the grand reopening of the Silver Grille in the former Higbee Building on May 11. Almost 500 Leadership Cleveland alumni and...

On the white track: with white-box computers, what counts most is what's inside. (eIndustry).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... In 1968, when the Beatles released their new album, they avoided the colorful cover images and song listings found on most records (kids, ask your parents). The completely white cover became known -- fittingly -- as the White Album. It made...

Have you looked into how an SBA loan can help start or grow your business?(Cleveland Small Business Administration)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... If you're looking to start or grow your business, contact the Cleveland Small Business Administration at (216) 522-4180 or Kim Gottfried, manager of Business Banking at FirstMerit Bank, at (216) 694-5692. FirstMerit is a Preferred SBA Lender...

Drumming up business, mon: an Akron steel-drum maker hits it big. (Regional Focus: Akron).(Panyarrd Inc.)
July 1, 2002... The steel drums' rich, soothing rhythms seem to transport you to a tropical resort in the Caribbean. But on a cool, overcast spring morning in Akron, a small band of entrepreneurs is literally drumming up business from a warehouse. ...

Steel maker.(Rodney Mott, CEO and president of International Steel Group Inc.)
July 1, 2002... International Steel Group president and CEO Rodney Mott is charged with resurrecting the assets of LTV. Does he have what it takes to succeed as Cleveland's new man of steel? No one appreciates the challenge more than the man himself. ...

Banding with business.(Bob Scherer, head of James J. Nance College of Business Administration)
July 1, 2002... As the new head of Cleveland State University's James J. Nance College of Business Administration, Bob Scherer is making it his business to strengthen CSU's role as a bridge between academia and the corporate community. Even before he...

Machine politics: North Canton-based Diebold, the world's leading ATM supplier, is set to conquer the electronic-voting market with Diebold Election Systems.
July 1, 2002... In February 2001, city leaders cleared an enormous hurdle in the battle between Brook Park and Cleveland Hopkins International Airport over runway expansion. A land-swap agreement would free up land for a third runway while compensating the...

Gofers no more: your intern may turn out to be your next star employee. (Staffing Your Business).
July 1, 2002... From the start, Kim Gareau worked on all aspects of the annual report of a local nonprofit company. She met with clients, wrote various parts of the report and assisted in the editing and production of the entire project. A senior manager...

ABCs of staffing: area experts offer tips. (Staffing Your Business).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... JIM ANDERSON Q: Other than resumes and interviews, how can employers gauge the qualifications of a job candidate? PROFILES INTERNATIONAL A: "Employers can more effectively gauge the qualifications of a candidate through the use...

Bill paying, version 20.02: online banking's Net benefits attract corporate customers. (Business Lending).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... David Kissinger pays the mortgage, gas bill and city tax 20 times over each month. But thanks to his personal computer, it's not such a daunting task for the Michigan-based real estate investor, who owns properties in Northern Ohio. ...

Resource directory: your guide to area lending experts. (Guide to Business Lending).(accountants, financial services)(Brief Article)(Directory)
July 1, 2002... ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS CONSULTING Anne E. Dalzell, CPA (216) 486-4445 dalzellcpa.com anne@dalzellcpa.com Specialists in working with startups, microbusinesses, owner-operated small businesses and self employed...

Careers in the turning lane: seasoned professionals seek job security and a sense of purpose in new pursuits. (Education & Training).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Manufacturing used to be Jack Armstrong's lifeblood. With degrees in electrical engineering technology and business administration, Armstrong worked first as a product manager for manufacturer Mannesmann Demag in Solon and later as a sales...

Resource directory: your guide to regional M.B.A. programs and related services. (Guide to Education & Training).(colleges, career centers)(Directory)
July 1, 2002... COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES The University of Akron 1-800-655-4884 or (330) 972-7077 www.uakron.edu Contact: Office of Admissions admissions@uakron.edu The University of Akron is the public research university for...

Packer Thomas. (Special Advertising Section: Accounting).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 392-2747 www.packerthomas.com Don't believe visiting a site for a CPA/business consulting firm makes for a compelling Internet experience? A visit to www.packerthomas.com will change your mind. From an IT newsletter with tips...

Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. (Special Advertising Section: Catering).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (440) 449-0700 www.executivecaterers.com Full-service caterer with world-class facility offering on-site and off-premise food service for corporate and social functions. Complete audio-visual service capabilities. With a seasoned...

City of Solon. (Special Advertising Section: Economic Development).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (440) 349-6327 www.solonohio.org Solon Excels in Business -- 800 businesses are located in the city of Solon because of our excellent city services, convenient location, safe environment, favorable tax rates and attractive business...

Studio 374. (Special Advertising Section: Art Gallery).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 228-4987 www.studio374.com Studio 374 is a totally new concept in an art gallery. The only one of its kind, visit and see the artwork applied throughout the home and office of artist Diane Latham. Studio 374 specializes in...

COSE. (Special Advertising Section: Chamber of Commerce).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 621-3300 www.cose.org COSE, the small-business division of the Greater Cleveland Growth Association, is a one-stop resource for nearly 16,800 members by providing: group-purchasing programs that reduce the cost of doing...

Cuyahoga Valley Career Center. (Special Advertising Section: Education).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 216) 526-5200 www.cvcc.k12.oh.us Need skills? Ours work... with or without college! Explore your many options through our audit education department at an affordable rate in a convenient setting. Whether you need to upgrade skills,...

Lorain County Joint Vocational School. (Special Advertising Section: Education).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (440) 744-1051 www.lcjvs.com/about.shtml Lorain County JVS offers career-technical training for high school juniors and seniors as well as adult student. The Adult Center also specializes in the development of customized training...

Youngstown State University. (Special Advertising Section: Education).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 742-3064 www.ysu.edu The B.S.B.A. and M.B.A. programs are accredited by AACSB International. The Executive M.B.A. program is offered on Saturday. Flexible M.B.A. offered evenings and weekends. Undergraduate students may select...

Malone College. (Special Advertising Section: Education).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 471-8242 www.malone-onling.org Established in 1892, Malone college has an enrollment of approximately 2,200 students, a student/faculty ratio of 15-1, and a complete liberal-arts program in 44 major fields of study; six...

Dollar Bank. (Special Advertising Section: Financial Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 736-3938 www.dollarbank.com Dollar Bank is a large, full-service regional bank with more than $4 billion in assets. We remain fiercely independent and commitment to providing the highest quality of banking services to both...

Charter One Bank. (Special Advertising Section: Financial Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-866-COB-4BIZ www.charterone.com Get FREE online access, FREE* bill payment and FREE wireless access for your small business today by going to Charterone.com. You will have access to detailed transaction history, real-time balances,...

Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio. (Special Advertising Section: Financial Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 274-5425 www.53.com Fifth Third Bank offers a single source for all your corporate banking needs--from traditional funding to real estate and venture--capital opportunities, to leasing, treasury management, international...

Anthem. (Special Advertising Section: Health Care).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-551-3119 www.anthem.com Dedicated to improving "the health of the people we serve," Anthem is the only licensed Blue Gross and Blue Shield provider in the state of Ohio. Nearly a million members in the Buckeye State -- and...

SummaCare Health Plan. (Special Advertising Section: Health Care).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-996-8411 www.summacare.com SummaCare offers group-health-care plans to regional employers. Fully funded and self-funded HMO, PPO, POS options as well as pharmacy, dental and vision plans available. 401(k), discounted member...

Ohio Health Choice. (Special Advertising Section: Health Care).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-554-0027 www.ohiohealthchoice.com We are Ohio's first preferred provider organization (PPO). Today, we're still one of the largest, serving more than 300,000 members. Offering a traditional PPO network, an EPO network,...

Employers Resource Council. (Special Advertising Section: Human Resources).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 696-3636 www.ercnet.org ERC is the area's largest employers' association assisting organizations with the attraction, retention and motivation of great employees. ERC provides HR research, compensation surveys, HR project...

Cynergies Technology Solutions Inc. (Special Advertising Section: Human Resources).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (440) 918-9341 www.cynergies.net Cynergies Technology Solutions Inc. provides a full suite of end-to-end information-technology solutions and staffing services to help our customers meet their goals. As a single-source staffing...

The Anderson Group. (Special Advertising Section: IT Systems).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 253-0301 www.theandersongroup.com The Anderson Group helps organizations get better performance from their people, processes and technology. We draw upon a wide range of industry knowledge and experience to assess each client...

Lunar Cow Design. (Special Advertising Section: Interactive Marketing).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-594-9620 www.lunarcow.com Lunar Cow Design is a visual-communications firm specializing in brand unification over Web, print and multimedia touch-points. Our team members are experts in Web development, multimedia, graphic...

Digibahn Ltd. (Special Advertising Section: Interactive Marketing).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 261-5154 ext. 73 www.digibahn.com Digibahn is a leading technology consulting firm offering world-class expertise in autonomy integration, Web and software development, emarketing and online market research. The Digibahn team...

The James B. Oswald Co. (Special Advertising Section: Insurance).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 367-8787 www.jamesoswald.com The James B. Oswald Co. risk-management, insurance, employee-benefits and corporate-retirement-plan team can address the distinct requirements of more than 2,800 clients in multinational...

Bright.net Internet Providers. (Special Advertising Section: Internet/Intranet Consulting & Design).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-535-6423 www.neobright.net Bright.net Internet Providers is a full-service ISP, offering high-speed Internet connections via ISDN, T-1, DSL and dial-up services, as well as Web hosting and co-location. Discover our new...

Digital Day Creative Group. (Special Advertising Section: Internet/Intranet Consulting & Design).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 908-3454 www.digitaldaycreative.com DigitalDay Creative Group is a company of passionate, inventive professionals committed to crafting exceptional online experiences that enhance, elevate and endear our clients' brands to...

Ideastar Inc. (Pulsar E-mail Tool). (Special Advertising Section: Internet/Intranet Consulting & Design).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 587-9300 ext. 119 www.pulsarmail.cam Permission-based email is a powerful customer-communications and marketing tool. Pulsar -- by IdeaStar -- enables you to build and send a wide range of HTML email messages from newsletters...

Baker & Hostetler. (Special Advertising Section: Internet/Intranet Consulting & Design).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 621-0200 www.bakerlaw.com Baker & Hostetler LLP, Counselors at Law, is a full-service law frim with more than 500 lawyers serving clients worldwide. The firm has offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Costa Mesa, Calif.,...

The Glidden House Inn. (Special Advertising Section: Lodging).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 231-8900 www.gliddenhouse.com Located on the campus of Case Western Reserve University, Glidden House is within walking distance to Cleveland's finest museums and cultural institutions, and is easily accessible to downtown...

Arter & Hadden LLP. (Special Advertising Section: Law).(Advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 696-1100 www.arterhadden.com Established in Cleveland in 1843, Arter & Hadden LLP has grown in size and expanded geographically to become a national law firm with 10 offices across the U.S. More than 300 attorneys in numerous...

Ohio.com (Knight Ridder Digital). (Special Advertising Section: Local News).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 572-2830 www.ohio.com Ohio.com is the local information portal of the Real Cities national network of newspaper sites. Local news, business, sports and entertainment channels attract some 300,000 unique visitors monthly. Also...

Camp Inc. (Special Advertising Section: Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-NOW-CAMP www.camp.org CAMP helps area manufacturers and other technology-based partners grow and excel by adopting and implementing innovative methods and technologies. Since 1984, CAMP has assisted more than 1,500...

Ohio Envelope Manufacturing Co. (Special Advertising Section: Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 267-2920 www.ohioenvelope.com Ohio Envelope Manufacturing has been providing its customers with all types of plain and printed envelopes, in quantities from 500 to more than 1 million since 1936. Our employees, most of which...

WhiteSpace Design Group Inc. (Special Advertising Section: Manufacturing).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 762-9320 www.whitespace-design.com WhiteSpace is a comprehensive, creative communications agency focused on several core disciplines: integrated marketing, strategic brand-building, traffic/sales-generating programs and...

The Forum Conference and Education Center Inc. (Special Advertising Section: Meetings and Events).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 241-6338 www.forumcc.com The Forum is Cleveland's premier conference center. Discriminating companies choose The Forum for its 14 intelligently designed meeting rooms, distinctive customer service and planning expertise. The...

The Prodigal Media Co. (Special Advertising Section: Marketing Communications).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 629-2773 www.prodigalmedia.com One visit to this site shows why "Creativity That Creates Business" is an apt tagline for this fist-growing marketing-communications firm. Visit Prodigalmedia.com to steal excellent strategies...

IT Toolworks LLC. (Special Advertising Section: Marketing Technology).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-888-520-1951 www.surveyvault.com IT Toolworks LLC operates online surveys at Surveyvault.com for several marketing firms and corporations. Real-time summary and detail results are available to you 24 hours a day, seven days a week....

Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland Gateway. (Special Advertising Section: Marketing Technology).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 658-6400 www.clevelandgateway.gardeninn.com Easy access, great location and convenient on-site parking. The 12,000-square-foot conference center serves up to 500, offering personalized meeting and conference services, inclusive...

John S. Knight Center. (Special Advertising Section: Meeting and Events).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 374-8900 or 1-800-245-4254 www.johnsknightcenter.org With 123,000 square feet of space, the John S. Knight Center is Summit County and Greater Akron's showcase for great events. Features include: state-of-the-art...

Lake Metroparks Sales and Corporate Services. (Special Advertising Section: Meeting and Events).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (440) 256-2139 or 1-800-366-3276 www.lakemetroparks.com/html/administrative/meetings.html Lake Metroparks Sales and Corporate Services is dedicated to making your next off-site event a professional, productive and naturally fun...

Shisler Conference Center. (Special Advertising Section: Meeting and Events).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (330) 287-1486 www.shislercenter.ohio-state.edu Shisler Conference Center is a full-service meeting and development environment offering conference planning and facilitation; business training and educational services; technology...

La Centre'. (Special Advertising Section: Meeting and Events).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (440) 250-2000 www.lacentre.com La Centre', Northeast Ohio's newest and grandest conference and banquet facility. Grand Ballroom with four distinctive salons, three junior ballrooms, private dining room and boardroom with varied...

The Ritz-Carlton, Cleveland. (Special Advertising Section: Meeting and Events).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 623-1300 www.ritzcarlton.com/hotels/cleveland/meetings_events/default.sap We welcome you to a meeting of the minds. From high-powered board meetings to company wide gatherings, The Ritz-Canton, Cleveland at Tower City Center...

The Transaction Group. (Special Advertising Section: Mergers & Acquisition).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 348-1666 www.transactiongroup.com Our firm, founded in 1987, advises private and public companies on middle-market mergers, acquisitions, financings and other strategic transactions. We are a member firm of M&A International...

Ohio Desk/Integrated Interiors Group. (Special Advertising Section: Office Furniture).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... 1-800-326-0601 www.ohiodesk.com Ohio Desk/Integrated Interiors Group is the only authorized Steelcase office-furniture dealer serving Cleveland, Akron and Youngstown. Today's businesses require a turnkey approach and OD/JIG...

Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. (Special Advertising Section: Relocation).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 587-1160 www.stevensworldwide.com For the best information on corporate or residential relocation, contact Stevens Worldwide Van Lines. Visit www.stevensworldwide.com or call 1-800-843-3065 for a free estimate, packing tips,...

Oswald Financial Inc. (Special Advertising Section: Retirement Plans).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 367-8752 www.oswalfinancial.com Oswald Financial Inc. specializes in the marketing, development and servicing of retirement plans to meet a company's specific needs. Our process includes plan design, implementation, compliance,...

Ernst & Young. (Special Advertising Section: Professional Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 861-5000 www.ey.com The Ernst & Young Thought Center (www.ey.com/thoughtcenter) is your source for the latest business insights, such as e- business, risk management, measuring the future, and networks and exchanges. This site...

Moveboxes.com. (Special Advertising Section: Professional Services).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Now there's an easy way to order your packing supplies from the convenience of your home or office, with delivery to your doorstep! Visit www.moveboxes.com, a complete resource for packing supplies and relocation advice. Free shipping on...

Verizon Avenue. (Special Advertising Section: Telecommunications).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... (216) 901-5203 www.verizonvoyager.com Verizon Avenue is a wholly owned subsidiary of Verizon Communications and a leading provider of telecommunications services to multidwelling units (MDUs). Verizon Avenue is an industry leader...

Advertising. (Players).(Liggett-Stashower Inc. names vice presidents, account supervisors)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Dana Meister and Susan Preisler have been named vice presidents, account supervisors, of Cleveland-based Liggett-Stashower Inc. "The promotions recognize the strategic leadership skills these two executives bring to our clients," says...

Architecture/Design. (Players).(Osborn Architects and Engineers appoints new chairman, president)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Cleveland-based Osborn Architects & Engineers has promoted former president Kurt K. Rim to chairman; Eugene P. Baxendale has been named president. Rim has been with Osbom for 42 years and became president in 1995. He served as principal...

Education. (Players).(Cleveland Institute of Art, Cleveland State University appoint vice presidents)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Harvey L. Hix has become vice president for academic affairs at the Cleveland Institute of Art. "He brings a strong track record of accomplishment, as well as an in-depth understanding of the impact of the arts and emerging technologies in...

Investment Management. (Players).(Greenleaf Capital Management appoints principal)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Greenleaf Capital Management in Shaker Heights has named Chandler H. Everett as principal. Everett, who has 30 years of corporate-finance and investment-management experience, founded Everett Management Group in 1990. When his firm merged...

Law. (Players).(Lori J. Karasek named executive director of Akron Bar Association Foundation, Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Lori J. Karasek has been appointed executive director of the Akron Bar Association Foundation and the Akron Bar Scholarship Foundation. "As lawyers, we are always seeking ways to better our community. Lori's experience and energy will help us...

Nonprofit. (Players).(Partnership for A Safer Cleveland names trustee)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Terry W. Vincent, shareholder in the Cleveland office of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP, has been appointed as a trustee for Partnership for A Safer Cleveland. The independent nonprofit was founded in 1981 as the Task Force on Violent...

Professional services. (Players).(Mike Milby)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Independence-based Ratliff, Taylor & Lekan inc. has hired Mike Milby as executive vice president and general manager. Milby worked at American Greetings Corp. for 18 years, most recently serving as executive director, employee relations and...

Public relations. (Players).(personnel appointment)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Howard Fencl has become director of communications technology at Cleveland-based Edward Howard & Co. "We want to give our dents an early advantage in applying new communications technologies to business strategies, and [Fend] is uniquely...

Sports Marketing. (Players).(Paramount Sports Marketing is established)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Commissioner of the Professional Bowlers Association from 1996 to 2000, Mark W. Gerberich has founded Paramount Sports Marketing in Medina. Paramount, whose dents include Roy Hobbs Baseball, Larry Nance Racing and AerOhio Skydiving, focuses...