Inside Business articles from July 2007

Inside Business archives from July 2007

Have we hit bottom yet? Cleveland and its suburbs must join forces to get on the road to recovery.(ABSOLUTELY)
July 1, 2007... The first step for recovering alcoholics is to admit they are powerless over alcohol. It is that very moment, when things are as bad as they've ever been, that alcoholics come to realize they can't drink and live a normal life. While they may...

Fight club.(Executive Boxing Academy )
July 1, 2007... In the 1999 movie, "Fight Club," throngs of men, mostly young professionals, gather in dark, secluded locations to work out their aggressions by beating each other up. The violent hobby becomes so popular that a nationwide secret society of...

Page turners.(BOOKS)
July 1, 2007... Here are Amazon.com's top five best-selling Business/Finance books for Northeast Ohio for the month of May. 1. "The Imperfect Board Member: Discovering the Seven Disciplines of Governance Excellence" By Jim Brown 2. "Blink: The...

Delivering business.(Barney Inc.)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Just becauses James Puffenberger lives in Bratenahl, is not the only reason he lured Israeli medical device company, Barney Inc., to establish its North American headquarters in Northeast Ohio. "Personally, I think this is a great place to...

Culture shock.
July 1, 2007... The city of San Jose, Calif., the former home of new Plain Dealer Editor Susan Goldberg, seems to have little in common with her new town--other than a dearth of sports championships. SAN JOSE CLEVELAND...

Behind the wheel to behind bars.(PUBLIC/PRIVATE)
July 1, 2007... Ohio Technical College teamed up with Nationwide Insurance to reel in the car thieves with its Bait Car program--providing the "bait" to police departments in both Cleveland and Columbus. The combined cities recorded almost 13,000 motor vehicle...

Back by popular demand.(TECHNOLOGY)
July 1, 2007... After a four-year hiatus, the Northeast Ohio Software Association (NEOSA) returned in May with its Best of Tech Awards, which honored six companies for market leadership and product innovation out of a pool of 60 nominees. NEOSA merged...

The heart of influence.(Cleveland Clinic)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Cleveland Clinic's Dr. Steven E. Nissen was out of town when he found out in May he was one of the most influential people in the world. The news that he was named to Time magazine's "100 Most Influential People," a recognition he shares...

Tiger invasion.(2007 Bridgestone Invitational - World Golf Championships)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Tiger Woods will be in Akron this month defending his title that he practically owns at the World Golf Championships--the 2007 Bridgestone Invitational. Since the tournament debuted in 1999, Woods has won five out of the eight, and is on...

e-Lectric Slide: is the wedding video of Uncle Harry doing the Electric Slide illegal?(E-INDUSTRY)
July 1, 2007... Did you see the video of Uncle Harry doing the Electric Slide at the family reunion? Let's just say he is rhythmically challenged. Cousin Bob filmed "Seinfeld's" Elaine Beneslike convulsions and put it on his Web site promoting his store's...

Biz links: Northeast Ohio's business resource guide.
July 1, 2007... Biz Links Northeast Ohio's business resource guide ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Grant Thornton LLP (216) 771-1400 www.gt.com Zinner & Co. LLP (216) 831-0733 www.zinnerco.com ADVERTISING...

A reality problem: have Cleveland officials really lost their way or are we just bored cynics?
July 1, 2007... I was recently on WVIZ's "Feagler I and Friends" talking politics. I remarked that public officials, locally and nationally, do very little anymore and generally fail to confront the issues that are truly meaningful to our city's well-being. I...

Great meetings: great places for meetings and events.(Directory)
July 1, 2007... The Bertram Inn and Conference Center 600 N. Aurora Road Aurora, OH 44202 P: (330) 995-0200 F: (330) 562-9163 www.thebertraminn.com The Bertram Inn and Conference Center offers 20,000 square feet of meeting space...

One voice: five regional incubators collectively known as NEOinc. Have come together to pool their resources and provide the business acumen needed to get fledgling startups off the ground and running.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
July 1, 2007... Ask any would-be entrepreneur what he or she needs to make their dream business a reality and the answer is usually money. After all, it is the cold, hard cash that pays for office space, equipment, materials and supplies, services,...

Ahead of the curve: Mary Jo Miller, owner of Bella Donna Salon & Spa in Painesville, consistently adapts her business to stay competitive in a changing industry.(OHIO ENTREPRENEUR)
July 1, 2007... Like mother, like daughter--Mary Jo Miller was born with an entrepreneurial spirit. What began as a mother/daughter adventure in cosmetology school after high school graduation, ended with a joint venture in Mary's Beauty Salon in...

Road map.(Directory)
July 1, 2007... 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...

Return to the moon: how NASA Glenn Research Center saved itself from becoming Cleveland history.(Cover story)
July 1, 2007... Brookpark's NASA Glenn Research Center, or GRC as it s called inside its tightly guarded walls, is where rocket science begins. "Not many people wake up in the morning and can say their job is trying to figure out how to get to the moon and...

Back to the future: former longtime city council president George L. Forbes describes the fate of the city as mirroring the 1960s era when the powerful political personality reigned over Cleveland.(POLITICS)(Interview)
July 1, 2007... It wasn't many years ago that George L. Forbes, as president of Cleveland City Council, was arguably the most powerful man in Cleveland. He maintained his power base for 17 years, from 1972 to 1989, the longest such tenure in the history of the...

King of the urban jungle: Scott Wolstein is fighting his way through a months-long court battle to make his vision for the flats a reality.(Fairmount Properties)(Developers Diversified Realty Corp.)
July 1, 2007... Scott Wolstein has traveled on not just one, but two African safaris. His first was in Kenya, his second, which he finished just last year, was in Botswana. On these safaris, it's just Wolstein, the guides and about a dozen other...

Making the call: after 25 years, Fairlawn's InfoCision is stronger, wiser and triumphant over legislation that could have put it out of business.(IB's BIRTHDAY CLUB)
July 1, 2007... When the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented the national Do Not Call registry in 2003, prohibiting telemarketers from contacting phone numbers on the registry, it also marked the demise of many teleservices companies. Since many of...

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.(ONE 2 WATCH)(one to one conversation with Rob Heiser, president of WiredViews Inc. )(Interview)
July 1, 2007... Rob Heiser, 31 president, WiredViews Inc. rob@wiredviews.com HUMBLE BEGINNINGS: While attending Kent State University, Rob Heiser wanted to work for a technologically advanced company. In 1995. the nontraditional student as he...

The bottom line on online learning: more and more colleges are catering to today's diverse students with web-based classes and degree programs.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Today's college freshman is as likely to be an eager, recent high-school graduate as a single mother trying to better her life. He may be the high-school valedictorian entering college two months after graduation or a recently married soldier...

Catering to busy professionals: Kent State University aims to be a primary provider for continuing education in the region.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Kent State University's College of Continuing Studies serves the working adult by providing professional development workshops, seminars and conferences enabling professionals to update their career skills or even switch careers. "We cater...

Rooted in excellence: John Carroll University's Boler School of Business teaches leadership in Jesuit tradition.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... We're a business school that is part of a liberal arts university. Our graduates not only possess strong business knowledge, they are well rounded and enter the work world having learned how to learn," says Dr. Karen Schuele, acting dean of the...

Good career moves: Corporate College provides training to business professionals to create more powerful employees.(Organization overview)
July 1, 2007... Since opening its doors in 2003, Corporate College has been helping business professionals expand their horizons and their careers. With the mission to enhance workforce development, job growth and job retention in Northeast Ohio, Corporate...

Four friends, one goal: a college degree.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Allyson Fridley and Mandi Ansberry are sisters. Marta Macejko has been a friend to both Fridley and Ansberry since childhood. All three work at Ken-Mac Metals where they have added Tina Welton to their support group. Now the circle of...

Scholars in selling: University of Akron's Fisher Institute for Professional Selling prepares students for sales careers.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Part of the University of Akron's College of Business Administration, the Fisher Institute for Professional Selling's mission is to enhance the image of the sales profession by providing students with the resources and instruction needed to...

Many classes fit all: Tri-C offers a wide variety of credit courses, certificate and college transfer programs.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Cuyahoga Community College is the largest college in the Greater Cleveland area. Since 1963, more than 700,000 students have passed through the doors of one of its three campuses in Cleveland, Parma, and Highland Hills and two Corporate College...

Convenient learning: Cleveland State University makes it easy for students to continue their education.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Cleveland State University's (CSU) Division of Continuing Education is committed to making education convenient for Northeast Ohioans. With two satellite centers and more than 1,000 programs available, CSU provides classes for more than 10,000...

Designed for ease: Indiana Wesleyan's degree programs are designed for convenience.(Leaders in Continuing Education)(Indiana Wesleyan University)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... Every class at Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) is taught with a Christian worldview that aims to instill strong ethics and a sense of service to the community in its students. "We are looking for leaders who want to change the world...

Stimulating economic development: LCCC'S entrepreneurship innovation center is a leading advocate for the region's economic development.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... While many people know Lorain County Community College (LCCC) for its degree and certificate programs, continuing education opportunities and job training courses, the opening of the Entrepreneurship Innovation Center gives LCCC new notoriety...

A cram session for building a better business: two days, four keynote speakers, 55 educational sessions, 80 trade show exhibitors add up to one thing: a great opportunity for business owners and entrepreneurs.(Leaders in Continuing Education)
July 1, 2007... Many business professionals put off bettering their careers through education because they're simply strapped for time. While it may be difficult to imagine spending one night a week in a classroom or in front of a computer, spending a couple...

Showcasing success: NOACC growth chamber challenge.
July 1, 2007... Northeast Ohio chambers of commerce are ambassadors of their communities and have an incredible impact on growth and economic development. That's why the Northern Ohio Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) and Inside Business magazine put chambers to...

Main attraction.(Finalists)
July 1, 2007... The Kent Area Chamber of Commerce has been hard at work supporting and helping facilitate several programs in the region, earning them a spot on the Chamber Challenge winners list. One of those projects, the Kent Main Street Initiative,...

A shared vision.(Finalists)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce initiated a community-wide effort, Tuscarawas 2020 (T2020), to establish a shared vision for the county's future. "We wanted to find out what people wanted and expected of the various economic...

Don't mess with taxes: recent changes to the "kiddie tax" are causing complications for parents.(2007 Guide to Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... Changes to tax laws have made it more difficult for parents who gift stocks and other securities to avoid a higher tax bite today, as well as when the time comes to plan their estate. Until 2005, the "kiddie tax," a tax on a child's...

Leaving a lasting mark: Meaden & Moore warns ensuring your estate plan is feasible for your family and your business is a process, not an event.(Guide to: Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... When it comes to building, managing and preserving your wealth, The Wealth Center at Meaden & Moore provides the tools needed to reach your goals. The company provides a wide variety of financial planning services, including estate and family,...

Staying on top of legislation: National City cautions changes to tax laws can impact your estate plan.(Guide to: Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... You've spent a lifetime building your wealth, but who will help grow, protect and transfer those assets to others when you're gone? The Private Client Group at National City offers a wide range of trust and estate services to meet its clients'...

Reducing small business concerns: Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs works closely with its small and family-owned business clients to ensure their best interests are met.(Guide to: Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... If you Google "online wills and trusts," more than one million Web sites appear. "And that's the problem," says David Woodburn, chair of the Trusts and Estates practice group for Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP. "One of the...

Risk managers: diversifying assets ensures a sound financial plan.(Guide to: Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... Robert W. Baird & Co. is in the asset protection business. "We design, implement and monitor financial life plans for high net worth individuals and their families," sums up Brian Kurtz, first vice president and branch manager of Baird's...

Planning above the line: Maria Quinn advises business owners to plan ahead.(Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... Maria Quinn says her business-owner clients are often the least prepared when it comes to estate planning--and they often have the most assets at stake. "Often they're so busy running their business, they neglect putting their plan down on...

Problem solvers: Zinner & Co. LLP works with family businesses to find the right succession plans.(Guide to: Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... Eventually, every business owner will leave the business, and if there is no plan for succession in place, the future of the business will be left in someone else's hands. Cleveland-based Zinner & Co. LLP is a full-service accounting, tax...

Debunking misconceptions: Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP advises clients to update estate plans every three years.(Guide to: Estate Planning)
July 1, 2007... Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP provides a multitude of services for business professionals, whether it's building an estate plan from scratch or updating a current plan to comply with new laws. The attorneys in the Estate Planning...

Northeast Ohio's top estate planners.(Guide to: Estate Planning)(Directory)
July 1, 2007... Andrew D. Badertscher. CFP Wealth Management Advisor Meaden & Moore Ltd. 2363 Eagle Pass. Suite A Wooster. OH 6&691 P: (330) 26&-7307 F: (330) 266-2339 E-mail: abadertscher@meadenmoore.com Andy joined The...

A taste of luxury: a spacious kitchen and beautiful backyard garden have RJ and Laura Nemer of Hudson cooking up fun all year-round.(Off The Clock)
July 1, 2007... The Hudson home of RJ and Laura Nemer may appear modest and unassuming to those who first wander up their driveway. In fact, the couple had the same first impression when they saw the home four years ago. But take a moment to meander up their...

Thrill seeker: tech consultant Harry Sykes spends his summer months on the fast track, riding roller coasters all over the country.(Off The Clock)
July 1, 2007... At 4 a.m. one Thursday in May, Harry Sykes was dressed and in his car ready to start his day. But before the tech consultant with Independence-based Ajilon Consulting Cos. would head to his current SAP software support position with The Timken...

The 2007 Manny Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)
July 1, 2007... The annual Manny Awards, honoring manufacturing and distribution excellence in Northeast Ohio, were held on May 22 at Windows on the River. Presented by Inside Business, the event was sponsored by Bricker & Eckler, Grant Thornton, Huntington...

COSE's Ten Under 10 Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)(Council of Smaller Enterprises)(Brief article)
July 1, 2007... On May 15, COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises), the small business arm of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, hosted its third annual Ten Under 10 Awards at the Signature at LaCentre. This year saw widespread interest in the awards, which...