Inside Business articles from June 2007

Inside Business archives from June 2007

Doctor, doctor.(ABSOLUTELY)(regionalism of Cleveland and Cuyahoga County)
June 1, 2007... A woman was resting in her hospital bed, recuperating from a serious operation when in walked her doctor. After the doctor asked a few questions about her health, she had a question for him. "Doctor," she said, "you have prevented me from...

Check out IB'S new web site.(The Web)(Website overview)
June 1, 2007... See what inside-business.com has to offer! * Daily breaking news with national AP headlines and WEWS NewsChannel 5 local tickers. * Innovative tips in Entrepreneur's Corner. * A free, searchable archive that dates back to Inside...

Team NEO Economic Development Impact Awards.(The Web)
June 1, 2007... Join us this month in celebrating the first Team NEO Economic Development Impact Awards. Team NEO, a private sector-led regional economic development organization, in conjunction with Inside Business, is recognizing those organizations that are...

Firsthand analysis.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... Congratulations for asking the obvious question in your April column, "A New Reality for City & Suburbs," about the "strong core" paradigm. As a biotechnology manufacturing engineering consultant, I travel the country on a weekly basis and can...

Corrections.(Correction notice)
June 1, 2007... In the May issue's 2007 Manny Awards section, top executives James Griffith of the Timken Co., Richard J. Hippie of Brush Engineered Materials Inc. and Ron Harrington of Edgepark Surgical were incorrectly identified.

Page turners.(BOOKS)
June 1, 2007... Here are Amazon.com's top five best-selling Business/Finance books for Northeast Ohio for the month of April. 1. "Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking" By Malcolm Gladwell 2. "The Fred Factor: How Passion in Your Work and Life...

Room to grow.(DEVELOPMENT)
June 1, 2007... A corporation moving out of town is always fodder for business gossip. That's why the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. and the City of Akron attempted to stem the tide by announcing in April that the tire maker, the largest public company in...

Branding optimism.(REGIONAL MARKETING)
June 1, 2007... What do you get when you add the Greater Cleveland Partnership, the Convention and Visitors Bureau of Greater Cleveland, Team NEO, months of research and millions of dollars? That's simple--the region's new brand, Cleveland+. Launched in...

The gift of LAB.(ENTREPRENEURSHIP)
June 1, 2007... Thanks to a "leadership gift of an undisclosed monetary amount from 1964 alumnus John S. Brinzo, plans for the construction of an entrepreneurial laboratory at Kent State University are underway. "Because America is losing its competitive...

America's hottest job markets: (in terms of year-over-year growth in online job demand).(RANKINGS)
June 1, 2007... 1. Houston 2. Dallas 3. Atlanta 4. Cleveland 5. St. Louis SOURCE: MONSTER.COM'S LOCAL EMPLOYMENT INDEX

Old friends and fresh fish.(DIVERSIFICATION)
June 1, 2007... Children of the 1980s, some of whom might now have kids of their own, will spot a couple familiar faces--and a few new ones--on this fall's Saturday morning cartoons. American Greetings announced an agreement in April to launch TV shows...

Virtual sellout.(TECHNOLOGY)(small businesses opt for internet marketing)(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... "Marketing is the most important function of a small business," proclaimed John Jantsch, author of "Duct Tape Marketing," in his keynote address at the eMarketing for Entrepreneurs event at Corporate College in May. Eschewing the business...

Sitting at your desk can kill you.(HEALTH AND SAFETY)(Deep-vein Thrombosis )
June 1, 2007... A recent New Zealand study revealed workers who spend hours sitting at their desk--especially those using a computer--have an increased risk of developing blood clots in their legs. These clots--Deep-Vein Thrombosis (DVT)--can migrate to...

Igniting creativity.(INCUBATORS)
June 1, 2007... When Margey Lowery's outsourcing firm was not going in the direction she envisioned, she knew it was time for a change. So when the Bay Village resident stumbled upon Ladies Who Launch, she seized the opportunity. Lowery purchased the...

Great meetings: great places for meetings and events).(Great meetings: great places for meetings and events)(Directory)(List)
June 1, 2007... CORPORATE COLLEGE 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...

Supe's on: has your copyrighted material been YouTubed? Help is on the way.(E-INDUSTRY)
June 1, 2007... Look up in the sky! It's a bird; it s a plane; it's Superhost! Starting in 1969 and continuing for 20 years, WUAB Channel 43's newsman Marty Sullivan transformed into Superhost on Saturday afternoons. "Supe" would mix in humor and skits ("Fat...

Continuing case for change: something's wrong when there are 1.3 million people in Cuyahoga County and we spend $3 billion on government.(AT LARGE)
June 1, 2007... If years ago someone said the mayors of Pepper Pike, Bay Village and Parma Heights would publicly proclaim the need to save Cleveland, I would have thought it was a Dennis Kucinich plot designed to once again rally the "little people" against...

For heaven's sake: instead of placing new employees on probation, improve your recruitment find employment practices so you hire find retain top performers.(HUMAN RESOURCES)
June 1, 2007... There is an old joke that goes around every now and then about the afterlife. A deceased businessperson meets up with St. Peter and expresses excitement about entering heaven. "Not so fast," St. Peter exclaims to the recently deceased. "You...

Living proof: evidence-based medicine helps serve lives and can stem the tide of ever-rising health care costs.(MY SAY)
June 1, 2007... Optimal health care requires intelligent spending. Intuition suggests this means ordering the right services, in the right place, at the right time. Yet in spite of record health care spending in the United States, more than 57,000...

Flipping the switch: with its groundbreaking research, Cleveland Biolabs Inc. is charting new territories in cancer treatment and radiation exposure.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
June 1, 2007... Inside every cell of the human body lies a potential life-or-death switch. Shedding light on that powerful mechanism is the scientific force behind Cleveland BioLabs Inc. (CBLI) and its desire to control cell death to protect human life....

Matchmaker: this month, Jumpstart Inc.'s Ray Leach is launching an online portal, Ideacrossing. To connect entrepreneurs with investors.(OHIO ENTREPRENEUR)
June 1, 2007... When Cleveland's JumpStart Inc. launched in the fall of 2004, its leaders were not prepared for the response. "No one had a clear sense of what the demand would be," recalls Ray Leach, CEO of JumpStart, which was designed to help...

Road map.(OHIO ENTREPRENEUR)(Directory)
June 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...

Biz links: Northeast Ohio's business resource guide.(Table)
June 1, 2007... Biz Links Northeast Ohio's business resource guide ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Zinner & Co. LLP (216) 831-0733 www.zinnerco.com ADVERTISING AGENCY American Advertising (440) 673-0020...

Emergency management 101: today, many Northeast Ohio Colleges offer degree programs and training in emergency management.
June 1, 2007... When disasters strike, emergency management personnel are invaluable. As a result, more and more colleges and universities are offering bachelor and associate degree programs and certification in emergency management and business continuity....

Working the details: how one Cleveland organization is tackling the challenges of business continuity planning.
June 1, 2007... When Johnson sees a disaster unfold on television news, she views it very differently now. "When I see a tragedy on the news the reporters invariably interview people who ask, 'How come they didn't have a plan? How come they didn't know...

Beyond sick days: what would you do if 40 percent of your workforce became ill and couldn't report to work?
June 1, 2007... Could you stay in business if you lost 40 percent of your workforce? Skeptics may say this worst-case scenario will never happen. But if we learned anything from 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and other disasters of the past, it's that tragic...

The sixth sense: a business recovery planner explains how companies can take simple steps to prepare for a disaster.
June 1, 2007... Randy Schmidt has a sixth sense, a sense that has helped him avert business disasters. When he was working for a small Northeast Ohio manufacturer as its information technology director and business recovery planner, a contractor was...

Ask the experts.(experts opinion on proper business management)(Column)
June 1, 2007... Kevin Goodman Director of Business Development BlueBridge Networks, LLC Sterling Building Fifth Floor 1255 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44115 (216) 621-2583 What do I need to know about IT in business continuity...

Get ready the right way: attend the 2007 BEPA/CPO Educational Conference.
June 1, 2007... Knowing what to do in the event of a natural or manmade disaster can ensure your business survives even in the worst conditions. Learn how to prepare and get practical, hands-on tips from the experts at the 2007 BEPA/ CPO Educational Conference...

Plan ahead: creating a continuity plan can ensure you stay in business after a disaster.
June 1, 2007... Forty-three percent of businesses do not reopen after a disaster and 29 percent close within two years, according to the University of Akron's Center for Emergency Management and Homeland Security Policy Research. This can have a tremendous...

Reading lessons: Corporate College president Dr. Denise reading believes education will close the region's talent gap and spark economic development.(Cover story)
June 1, 2007... If you ask Dr. Denise Reading, the business of education is no different than growing a startup company. At first, there's the overwhelming job of getting the message out. Then there are struggles with brand recognition--demonstrating that...

Where do you work? A central location, parking and client proximity top the priorities of those readers who joined in IB's survey asking why their companies are located either in downtown Cleveland or the suburbs.(PUBLIC OPINION)
June 1, 2007... Downtown or the suburbs? It used to be a no-brainer. For decades into the last century, if you owned a company, it would have a downtown headquarters. Cleveland's first suburbs are evidence. They were bedroom communities--Cleveland...

The other downtown: for edge learning of Ohio, a human resources consulting firm, central location is everything.(The Suburbanite)(Company overview)
June 1, 2007... Just off one of the busiest business arteries in Cuyahoga County--Rockside Road--lies St. Lawrence Mission Church Cemetery. Founded in 1851, this barely one-acre plot is home to more than 100 sites, with some of the deceased dating back to...

Image matters: Howard Landau views his downtown Cleveland location as an extension of his public relations firm's brand.(Urban Dweller)
June 1, 2007... Most suburban office buildings offer free parking and lower rents. Howard Landau finds they also offer other qualities: boredom and isolation. "I get energy off an urban atmosphere," says Landau, owner of Landau Public Relations, a...

Beyond the home front: John Doucette of liquid capital of Northeast Ohio wants to move his home-based business to a downtown address, but the suburbs have an appeal.(On The Fence)
June 1, 2007... John Doucette has lived in Boston. He's lived in Denver and London. Cleveland drivers who complain about our traffic don't know about real gridlock, he says. "Boston is where I learned how to drive, so I'm pretty much fearless," he says....

Greener pastures: after 48 years downtown, Beth Paddock's only regret about moving her family's trophy and awards business to the suburbs is that she didn't do it sooner.(The Transplant)
June 1, 2007... What Beth Paddock misses most about her company's former Superior Avenue and East 15th Street location is Danny's Deli. At least once a week, Paddock and her husband, Dorian, or any of her 12 employees at PS Awards would order corned beef...

He shoots, he scores: this summer Craig Umland will kick off the first official tournament for Brad Friedel's Premier Soccer Academy, set to open its doors to its first student-athletes.(SPORTS)
June 1, 2007... Whoever is in charge of Northeast Ohio's winter is clearly not a soccer fan. After a mild November and December, the New Year pounded the region with more than 75 inches of snow--more than a foot of the white stuff fell in April. While...

The great outdoors: novelty-based Wiegand's Lake Park has evolved over 75 years from a family retreat to a corporate meeting venue.(IB's BIRTHDAY CLUB)
June 1, 2007... Seasonal business requires perennial T.L.C., because no matter how you divide the days in a calendar year, there are only 52 weekends, and just 26 of which Wiegand's Lake Park in Novelty opens its grounds to customers. "When I was little,...

On the fast track.(ONE 2 WATCH)(dialogue with Kimberly Kanary)(Interview)
June 1, 2007... "WORK HARD, DREAM BIG AND GO FOR IT. NEVER LET ANYBODY HOLD YOU BACK." MOST INTERESTING ASPECT COMPETING IN MISS OHIO? Being on a stage in front of thousands of people... and having the opportunity to have a microphone that you...

Letter from the president.(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... Dear Readers, After a few false starts, it looks like it may finally be safe to say that spring has arrived in Northeast Ohio. We've come out on the sunny side of another long winter, and it's time to rub our eyes, take a deep breath and...

Rooms that work.(briefs)
June 1, 2007... Gregory and Cheryl Winer found their 1960s ranch five years ago, after searching quite a while for a home with mid-20th-century modernism but without character-altering updates or modifications to the interior. "We wanted a home in original...

At home, at the office: tapping the expertise of designers who do residential and commercial projects.(Educating the Consumer)
June 1, 2007... In one of her most distinctive projects, Beth Fitzgibbons adapted a single aspect of an executive's personal life--his hobby of visiting baseball stadiums--into his work space. "I did a decidedly more upscale look so that the office would...

Free to be beautiful: local designers rack up the overtime with philanthropic projects that mean the world to their clients.(Philanthropy)
June 1, 2007... Looking at the colorful interior of the new Grumpy's Care in Tremont, no one would ever know the hardship that owner Kathy Owad has been through. The multicolored walls, a display of unusual cobalt-blue glasses and chairs upholstered in fun...

Letter from team Neo.(Letter to the editor)
June 1, 2007... Welcome to NEO Grow, your resource guide to growing a business in Northeast Ohio. Team Northeast Ohio is pleased to partner with Inside Business Magazine in bringing you the information you need to locate your business in Ohio's largest...

Letter from the publisher.(Editorial)
June 1, 2007... Welcome to Inside Business' third edition of Neo Grow and the first annual Team NEO Economic Development Impact Awards, held in conjunction with Team NEO. Together, we are celebrating the efforts of Northeast Ohio communities and organizations...

Northeast Ohio at a glance.
June 1, 2007... Location * In 2006, Entrepreneur magazine listed Cleveland as one of the 50 "hottest cities for entrepreneurs," ranking above San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle and New York. * Situated in proximity to Interstates 90, 77 and 71,...

Team NEO: Economic Development Impact Awards.
June 1, 2007... Development Driven Economic development is this region's buzzword. Because without it, Northeast Ohio would find itself in a major state of decline. Job attraction and retention are the foundations for which this region can build on its...

Beachwood is booming: local and international companies flock to this thriving eastern suburb because of strong support from the city's administration and the Chamber of Commerce.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... With tree-lined streets, beautiful homes, strong schools and attentive city services, Beachwood has long been a premier suburb for raising a family or enjoying retirement. But today's Beachwood is more than a bedroom community. It's a hub for...

From start to finish: Brouse McDowell assists clients in all aspects of planning and growing a business.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Whether you're starting a business or expanding your existing company into a new community, there are many legal issues that could arise and impair your business if they're not handled properly. Seeking advice from a law firm can ensure your...

Driving small-business success: COSE helps small businesses grow into big success stories.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) is in the business of helping small-business owners maintain the independence they want and deserve. As such, COSE takes a practical approach to economic development and serves its membership by providing a...

Best of both worlds: mentor's many development initiatives will fit businesses and families of all sizes.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Last July, Money magazine named Mentor one of the best places to live in the United States (No. 68). But to the more than 50,000 people who live and work in the lakefront community, Mentor's amenities are evident. "Mentor has much to offer...

Synergy means success: creative collaboration is driving Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber and its members to the top.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Membership is up 20 percent. The Young Professionals programming has an energetic and growing following. Members like Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management are clamoring to sponsor events such as the acclaimed...

Success makers: Lorain County Community College innovation fund opens much-needed capital grants for startup companies.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... A great idea can make a great business. But it's the capital that makes it all possible. Executive leaders at the Great Lakes Innovation and Development Enterprise (GLIDE) of Lorain County Community College saw that many people with great...

Playing dual roles: for businesses in Northeast Ohio, NEOTEC is both a regional ambassador and a global advocate.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... The folks at the Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium (NEOTEC) act as ambassadors for Northeast Ohio's business community--promoting trade, business growth and economic opportunities. But that might not be common knowledge in Northeast...

Up to the challenge: NOACC encourages its members to offer more to Northeast Ohio businesses to help them grow and thrive.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)(Northern Ohio Chambers of Commerce)
June 1, 2007... In a time when the buzz around Northeast Ohio is often focused on the negative, the Northern Ohio Chambers of Commerce (NOACC) stays focused on the positive. "We hear about the bad stuff, and sometimes we overlook the good stuff," says Vicky...

Progress in Painesville: The city's largest employers plan business expansions, adding 200 new jobs.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Painesville is percolating with new business expansions, new homes and a proposed urban redevelopment idea that may bolster the city's burgeoning downtown and commercial districts. "There are a lot of great projects going on in the city,"...

Solon gets it: a new slogan captures a commitment to attracting and retaining businesses in a city that values its residents.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Sometimes inspiration strikes at the most unlikely times. Several years ago, a real estate broker shared with Solon's economic development manager why he was interested in doing business in this affluent southeastern suburb that's home to...

Making research work: the University of Akron ranks first in the state for commercializing technologies.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... When it comes to academic research that creates new technologies, new businesses and new jobs, the University of Akron (UA) is a proven leader. The Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) recently ranked UA first in the state for the highest rate of...

Growth is plentiful in the Valley: with several development projects reviving the area, Mahoning Valley is attracting new industries and companies.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Mahoning Valley shed its "Rust Belt" moniker years ago, but the three-county area could soon earn a new name: Renaissance City. The region has seen an incredible resurgence of construction, business and residents over the past few years that...

Nurturing new business: the Youngstown Business Incubator helps software startups flourish, while breathing new life in the Mahoning Valley.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Mahoning Valley is not as well known as Silicon Valley, but Youngstown Business Incubator (YBI) director Jim Cossler believes its advantages come pretty close. In many regards, he asserts, this Northeast Ohio region has more to offer startup...

By land, sea and air: the growth partnership for ashtabula county is fostering growth using a myriad of natural resources.(BUILDING SUCCESS IN NORTHEAST OHIO)
June 1, 2007... Whether it's by land, sea or air, Ashtabula County is well equipped to handle any business operation. With six industrial parks completed and two more on the way, the county is prepared for an abundance of manufacturing businesses. In...

Contract limitations: buckeye businesses must heed new pay-to-play laws.(Guide to: Law)
June 1, 2007... In response to increased political pressure that arose from the belief that businesses continued to leverage campaign contributions to obtain state-funded projects, the Ohio General Assembly passed Substitute House Bill 694 on December 20,...

Good counsel: our legal experts answer your questions.
June 1, 2007... William M. Todd Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP Q: "Does this new law affect publicly held companies?" A: House Bill 694 amended an existing Ohio law (R.C. 3517.13) that has long prohibited individual owners of...

Breaking the mold: Solon couple Ed Evans and Sandy Giallanza decorated with bold colors and warm earth tones to welcome guests into their home that is anything but cookie-cutter.(Off The Clock: At Home With ...)
June 1, 2007... Traditional is not in the vocabulary of husband and wife Ed Evans and Sandy Giallanza. When Evans, a partner at software developer Pointe Blank Solutions in Middleburg Heights, and Giallanza, general sales manager for 95.5 FM The Fish, went...

Making an impact: the goal of sports executive Phil Savage is to inspire his fellow playmakers with winners influence network--and to influence the NFL one player at a time.(Off The Clock: Giving Back)
June 1, 2007... Cleveland Browns General Manager Phil Savage will never forget the day his life changed for the better. In 1972, the skinny 7-year-old kid was nimbly tossing a football to his friends in the driveway of his house in Mobile, Ala., when Bob...

CWRU research ShowCASE.(WORKING THE ROOM)
June 1, 2007... Hundreds of scientists and scholars came together for two days of collaboration, creativity and innovation at the Case Western Reserve University Research ShowCASE in April. Presenters ranged from faculty, postdoctoral and graduate researchers...

HRCC 2007 Business Expo.(WORKING THE ROOM)(Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce 2007 Business Expo )
June 1, 2007... Attendees and exhibitors enjoyed the invaluable opportunities created by the Heights-Hillcrest Regional Chamber of Commerce 2007 Business Expo in May at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven. At the event, the hundreds in attendance found new...

NAWBO top ten women business owners.(WORKING THE ROOM)
June 1, 2007... Good things happen when women put their creativity to the test. And that's exactly what the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) proved when it honored Cleveland's Top Ten Women Business Owners of Northeast Ohio at its 2007...

Northeast Ohio Health Care Summit.
June 1, 2007... Business leaders from across the region gained a healthier mindset at the Northeast Ohio Health Care Summit at the University of Akron in April. Dialogue at the event focused on how businesses can create a healthy lifestyle culture in the...

COSE's deal me in.(WORKING THE ROOM)
June 1, 2007... Everyone was a winner in the hand dealt by COSE (Council of Smaller Enterprises) at its largest Northeast Ohio business-to-business trade show of the year at the Wolstein Center at Cleveland State University in April. Aside from hundreds of...

Welcome to the third annual Ten Under 10 awards!(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Someone once said, "Whenever you see a successful business, someone once made a courageous decision." At COSE, we see successful businesses and courageous business owners by the thousands. Their courage goes be-the initial decision to risk...

On this Earth and beyond: Alphaport is in the business of sustaining knowledge and inspiring a new generation of space and technology experts.
June 1, 2007... In 1999, former NASA-contracted employees Rosella and Tony Miranda combined their talents into an after-school program on space and technology. The idea of passing on experiential knowledge of their careers to younger generations became the...

Flying high: American Winds Flight Academy is dedicated to helping the community and economy.
June 1, 2007... Don't ever tell Denise Hobart she cant do something. Not only will she prove you wrong, she'll fly circles around you. Hobart, of American Winds Flight Academy (AWFA), became interested in flying while working in marketing for her brother,...

Healthy balance: Balanced Living Magazine's focus on holistic health and mill-being is a hit for readers and advertisers.
June 1, 2007... The concept of Balanced Living Magazine was born during a 2003 trip to California that Co-Publisher and Art Director Bob Perkoski took with his wife, Carol Krentzman-Perkoski, a holistic health practitioner. Co-Publisher and Editor Maggie...

Dedicated by design: Brian Sooy & Co.'s commitment to clients results in long-term relationships.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... At Brian Sooy & Co. (BS&C), expertise is more valuable than its size. With just six employees, the Elyria-based design and marketing communications agency's size might have been a deterrent to its clients. But once they see BS&C's efforts to...

Customers for life: Country Stove Patio & Spa's quality products knowledgable staff and touch-and-feel showroom keep customers coming back.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Walking into the showroom at Country Stove Patio & Spa is like stepping into a friend's backyard--complete with an outdoor island kitchen, garden arbor, the smell of food from the grill, and even ready-to-test hot tubs. It's that cozy...

Direct Success: Gianfagna Marketing and Communications Inc. specializes in data-driven direct marketing.
June 1, 2007... Fifteen years ago Jean Gianfagna left behind an advertising career in Washington D.C. for her husband's job transfer to Cleveland. As a young mother of two, it wasn't long before this Toledo native jumped back into the advertising business as...

The business of hospitality: interfaith hospitality network's group of religious congregations helps homeless families get back on their feet.
June 1, 2007... Ed Gemerchak's advice to others looking to launch small businesses? "Pray." While such advice may be unusual in the business world, it makes perfect sense in Gemerchak's line of work. As executive director of the InterFaith Hospitality...

Multiple hits: Peter Frantz is making his mark in the marketing and hotel business.
June 1, 2007... Peter Frantz's success is two-fold. As president of JCF Marketing in Chagrin Falls, his stable of prominent clients has gained him notoriety in the marketing world. And as a founding partner of one of the fastest-growing hotel chains in...

Designing with direction: Studio Graphique found success by focusing on a unique niche.
June 1, 2007... Studio Graphique is all about helping clients avoid identity crises and find their way. Since its founding in 1997, President Rachel Downey and her staff of six have evolved the Shaker Square design firm into a leader in strategic brand...

Wise investment: Wise Group worked through challenges to come our on top.(Brief article)
June 1, 2007... Cleveland communications firm Wise Group has faced a number of challenges over the years, but managed to persevere and recently achieved its highest quarterly sales and projections to date. One year after Tammy Wise and a partner purchased...

Partners at play works wonders: Youth Challenge grew from a part-time summer program to an elaborate network of volunteers.
June 1, 2007... Success is child's play in Mary Sue Anter Tanis' world. As founder and executive director of Youth Challenge in Westlake, Tanis is in the business of bringing together a network of volunteers (ages 12 and up) and children (ages 4-18) with...