Inside Business articles from May 2006

Inside Business archives from May 2006

Corrections.(Correction notice)
May 1, 2006... In the April issue cover story, "The Next Decade," University Circle's Cleveland Institute of Music should be listed as undergoing a $40-million expansion project.

I left my heart ... in New Ohio.(ABSOLUTELY)
May 1, 2006... I grew up in Rocky River. Naturally when someone would ask where I lived, I would answer with pride, "Rocky River." One day our junior high baseball team traveled to University School. No sooner had the team jumped off the bus than I...

Chambers of commerce events.
May 1, 2006... Chambers of Commerce Events Chamber Event June/July BREAKFASTS Middleburg Heights Wake, Rattle & Roll--Chamber 5/4/06 Networking Breakfast...

Sticky situation.(COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT)
May 1, 2006... When Avon's beloved Manco Inc., home of the famous Duck-brand duct tape and its fuzzy, yellow quacking mascot, was sold to $13-billion German conglomerate Henkel Group, in 1998, the citizens of this bucolic Lorain County town were worried. ...

Long-distance relationship.(BRAIN GAIN)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Seattle-native Brandon Kroeger didn't want to leave Cleveland, where he had been living for five years. But his fiance got a job back in Seattle and so he opted to go with her. Kroeger, creative Director at Broadcast Media Ideas Ltd. (BMI)...

Crafting a comeback.(TURN AROUND)
May 1, 2006... The fabric is wearing thin at Jo-Ann Stores Inc. After a brief financial resurgence in late 2002 and 2003, the Hudson-based fabric and crafts retailer suffered a $23 million loss in its last fiscal year versus a $46 million profit in the...

Classroom celebration.(The National Museum of Education (NMOE))(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Across the country there are museums commemorating rock 'n' roll, sports, epic battles and ethnic cultures, but nothing to celebrate one of the most crucial aspects of our culture: education. Until now. Plans are underway to build the only...

Five easy pieces.(LESSONS LEARNED)
May 1, 2006... Solon-based business guru Andy Birol is not your typical business consultant. The president of Birol Growth Consulting coaches his clients using lessons pulled from rock 'n' roll artists, pop culture and Hollywood movies instead of dry Harvard...

Name game.(JOB TITLES)
May 1, 2006... President. Chief Executive Officer. Chief Financial Officer. Boring. The same old job titles have run their course. Sure, they may describe what you do, but what about executives like Pat Meade at Cleveland marketing and advertising firm...

Paid in full.(LAW SUITS)
May 1, 2006... Jones Day partner Richard B. Whitney waited more an 20 years for this payday, but it was worth the wait. Whitney and Columbus Jones Day partner Fordham E. Huffman won a $119.9-million jury award against accounting firm...

Making an impact: register at www.inside-business.com/mannys.(The Web)
May 1, 2006... For the past eight years, the Manny Awards have been an important part of the manufacturing and distribution excellence in Northeast +Ohio. And this year is no different. Inside Business magazine, in partnership with MAGNET (Manufacturing...

Team NEO Success Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)
May 1, 2006... On March 16, nearly 500 people from the Northeast Ohio business community gathered at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven for a luncheon honoring this year's Team NEO Success Award winners. Inside Business, in partnership with economic...

Red Room Revolution dialogue.(WORKING THE ROOM)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The Red Room Revolution, an organization dedicated to bolstering the economy in Northeast Ohio through information technology innovation, held a networking event in February at the Idea Center in Playhouse Square. Three hundred people filled...

The ADDY Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)
May 1, 2006... The Cleveland Advertising Association recognized the best creative work done by local agencies at their annual ADDY Awards program on Friday, March 3, at Windows on the River. Taking home this year's Judges' Choice Awards were Marcus Thomas...

A Grecian feast.(let's do lunch: This month's local lunch scene pick)
May 1, 2006... A GRECIAN FEAST OPA! ON 25TH, OHIO CITY ADDRESS: 1834 West 25th St. LUNCH HOURS: Tues. - Fri., 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CUISINE: Greek-American CREDIT CARDS: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diner's Club ...

Listen up! Podcasts are not just for generation iPod. They can also be a useful marketing tool for your business.(E-INDUSTRY)
May 1, 2006... I think it is part of the standard uniform issued to teens and twenty-somethings. They have to have wires streaming down from their ears to an iPod. It's the law. Most seem to be listening to music on their devices; at least that's what I...

Biz links: Northeast Ohio's business resource guide.(Directory)
May 1, 2006... Biz Links Northeast Ohio's business resource guide ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Grant Thornton LLP (216) 771-1400 www.gt.com ARCHITECTURE KA Inc. (216) 781-9144 www.kainc.com ...

Civic captains uncourageous: the sometimes dysfunctional dynamics of university circle are nothing new. But lessons are never easily learned.(Case Western Reserve University)
May 1, 2006... From its very beginning, Case Western Reserve University has been a star-crossed place that gives fickle promises to a community desperately in need of a future the institution can never quite deliver. The recent resignation of President...

Crystal clear collaboration: Tallmadge-based Oringen LLC is working on an application for liquid crystal technology developed by an interdisciplinary team of local researchers.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
May 1, 2006... John Krusinski is working on a technology that has the potential to save the world--a liquid crystal biosensor technology capable of detecting harmful microbes, such as anthrax or the plague--in a matter of minutes. Krusinski's...

Road map.(Ohio Entrepreneur)(Directory)
May 1, 2006... 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. We...

Symon says: Cleveland's bad-boy chef Michael Symon has made a name for himself on the national scene, dishing up unparalleled fine dining experiences for Clevelanders and New Yorkers alike.
May 1, 2006... About five years ago, loudmouth sports radio host Jim Rome was enjoying a quiet dinner with his wife at Lola, a chic Tremont eatery now the space of Lolita, when an obnoxious, disruptive fan pestered Rome for a picture with her. "I didn't...

Risky business.(ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT)
May 1, 2006... Ray Leach expected half the ideas his organization invested in to fail. "That's because we didn't know the quality of what was out there was so high," says the CEO of JumpStart Inc., a nonprofit early-stage venture capital entity. "The...

Beating the odds: Neo's chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America gains support and builds awareness to beat this deadly disease.(GIVING BACK)
May 1, 2006... "Huntington's Disease must have been invented by the devil," echoed in a room full of victims and their family members a few years back during a forum held by the Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Huntington's Disease Society of America. Don...

Executive leader board.
May 1, 2006... Executive Leader Board LAST NAME FIRST NAME COMPANY Misheff Donald Ernst & Young LLP Heisler Jr. Robert B. KeyBank NA Albright Carl InfoCision Management Corp. Kahl Jack ...

More than a game: The First Tee of Cleveland teaches children not only how to golf, but the skills of life, too.(EXECUTIVE GOLF)
May 1, 2006... Dr. Doris Evans knows firsthand how the game of golf can change lives. "I had quite a lot of skill at golf, but I wasn't always so confident on the course," says Evans, a pediatrician at University Hospitals Health System, who remembers...

Alvin's diamond: the Schreibman family celebrates 75 years of putting the sparkle in customers' special occasions.(IB's birthday club)
May 1, 2006... For 75 years, Alvin's Jewelers has helped people celebrate with "small packages" that contain fine surprises. "Cleveland has been good to us," says David Schreibman, president. Schreibman remembers setting up sidewalk sale tables in front...

A celebration of manufacturing.(2006 MANNY AWARDS)(Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Northeast Ohio's rich history of churning out some of the world's top manufacturers is alive and well in 2006, and Inside Business magazine, in partnership with MAGNET (Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network), want to celebrate. For the...

Fueling growth: GrafTech International Inc. is moving its corporate headquarters to Northeast Ohio, and as a result is creating jobs.(New Job Creation)
May 1, 2006... GrafTech International Inc. will celebrate its 50th year in Parma in September, while its Lakewood manufacturing operations have been in existence for 100 years. The relocation of the company's headquarters from Wilmington, Del., to Parma seems...

Movin' on up: HydroGen Corp.'s newly established presence in Northeast Ohio is making some waves.(New Job Creation)
May 1, 2006... Josh Tosteson went without a salary for several months because he had a hunch the business plan he was working on had great potential. Pittsburgh-based Westinghouse had sold all of the technology rights for air-cooled phosphoric acid fuel...

Small but mighty: North Canton-based Microplex Inc. has shown steady growth over the years.(New Job Creation)
May 1, 2006... Valerie Waiters knows about volatility in the manufacturing industry. As president of North Canton-based Microplex Inc., which manufactures custom cable assemblies and wire harnesses for manufacturing companies in the industrial...

Crunching the numbers: careful financial management keeps Talan Products flying high.(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... The only way to measure growth is to look at profits and losses, says Steve Peplin, co-founder and CEO of Cleveland-based Talan Products, a manufacturer specializing in metal stampings, tube forming and aluminum extrusions. That's why...

Disruptive technology: light-emitting diodes brighten GELcore's future.(Top Growth)
May 1, 2006... Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are to traditional light sources such as neon, fluorescent or incandescent as what e-mail was to the fax machine in the 1990s. Not only do LEDs have greater reliability, they offer reduced maintenance costs,...

Through the roof: the housing boom has helped Lamson & Sessions build record earnings.(Top Growth)
May 1, 2006... Earlier this decade, Lamson & Sessions customers in the commercial construction and telecommunications industries were in a slump. But as those industries rebounded, new housing construction and renovation boomed, and so Lamson & Sessions,...

Stalwart supporter: Canton-based The Belden Brick Co. has treated its employees well for 120 years.(Best Place to Work)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Longevity is what sets The Belden Brick Co. apart from other manufacturing firms. This Canton-based brick manufacturer is still family owned and operated after 120 years. Nearly 40 percent of its employees have worked there 20 years or more....

Hearth matters: Moen Inc. knows a healthy employee equals a happy, more productive employee.(Best Place to Work)
May 1, 2006... Employees at Moen Inc.'s North Olmsted headquarters definitely love their onsite wellness and fitness center. Nearly 60 percent of the faucet manufacturer's corporate employees are enrolled in the program, which features not only exercise...

All in the family: snack-maker Shearer's Foods Inc. treats every employee like family.(Best Place to Work)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Shearer's Foods Inc., located in the southwest corner of Stark County in Brewster is known for manufacturing and distributing award-winning snacks. Shearer's also has made a name in Northeast Ohio by amassing dozens of regional awards for...

Traction control: Goodyear has developed a new standard in SUV tire technology.(New Product Development/Innovation)
May 1, 2006... Akron-based The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. has set a new standard in traction control for I SUVs. With the introduction last fall of its Fortera tires, featuring TripleTred technology, the world's largest tire company is calling it "the next...

Plastic power: Michael Day Enterprises is changing the face of the automotive market, one window at a time.(Dual Rack and Pinion Window Regulator (DRPWR))(Mertech Intellectual Properties)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... A revolution in today's automotive market began with a single phone call. When Paul Fenelon, a partner at Nashville-based Mertech Intellectual Properties, heard the frustrations in the market about constant malfunctions of the current...

Dream maker: Cleveland Medical Devices Inc. developed a hand-held device to diagnose sleeping disorders.(Best Place to Work)
May 1, 2006... Sleep disorders affect 10 million to 15 million people, according to Hani Kayyali, president of Cleveland Medical Devices Inc. (CleveMed), a provider of miniaturized wireless physiological monitoring systems. "But, only about 1 [million] or 2...

People focused: Babcock and Wilcox survived bankruptcy by focusing on its employees.(Biggest Breakthrough)
May 1, 2006... The management at Barberton-based Babcock and Wilcox Co. (B&W) knew they had to keep their employees vigilantly informed and secure after it filed for asbestos-related Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in 2000. Rumors and scary headlines...

Fired up: A badly burned factory couldn't cool off Springco metal coating.(Biggest Breakthrough)
May 1, 2006... Paul Springer doesn't think replacing a plating factory that nearly burned down only weeks after he purchased it is such a breakthrough. "That's minor compared to what we do," Springer says. "I employ 350 people. There was nothing here 29...

Spring forward: American spring wire invested in capital improvements to secure its future.(Biggest Breakthrough)
May 1, 2006... Bedford Heights' American Spring Wire Corp. had a dilemma: Faced with the uncertain future of the steel industry, the alloy wire manufacturer could either play wait-and-see, or take an active role in their future. Timothy Selhorst,...

Industry experts: securing the future of manufacturing in northeast Ohio is an important focus of grant Thornton's services.(Sponsor Spotlight)(Company overview)
May 1, 2006... As one of six global accounting, tax and business advisory service organizations in the world, Grant Thornton LLP understands the value of manufacturing. Founded in 1924, Grant Thornton's client base is heavily focused nationally and...

Work horse: CareWorks works hard to help your employees return to the job quickly after an injury.(Sponsor Spotlight)(Medical condition overview)
May 1, 2006... In a manufacturing facility where strenuous and hazardous jobs are prevalent, an injury plan is almost as crucial as a safety plan. "Safety is obviously a very important function, but accidents are going to happen and you've got to be able...

Resource directory.(2006 MANNY AWARDS)
May 1, 2006... GRANT THORNTON LLP CATEGORY: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES--ACCOUNTING FIRM (216) 771-1400 CONTACT: JAMES J. SANFILIPPO, MANAGING PARTNER JIM.SAN FILIPPO@GT.COM WWW.GRANTTHORNTON.COM Grant Thornton LLP is the U.S....

A changing landscape: Retail, urban housing and suburban office space top the growth areas in Northeast Ohio's real estate market.(Commercial Real Estate)
May 1, 2006... When the going gets tough, the tough, apparently, do go shopping. With manufacturing-sector layoffs continuing to hit the headlines and corporate office space still primarily in a holding pattern, retail and residential projects continue to...

Green is the word.(Commercial Real Estate)
May 1, 2006... To address one of the popular trends in building design-high-performance buildings-John Tepfenhart, director, corporate business development for ka architecture in Cleveland, and several of his industry colleagues have formed a High Performance...

Real answers: our commercial real estate experts address your question.(ASK THE EXPERTS)
May 1, 2006... Q. WHERE IS THE $150 MILLION IN DEVELOPMENT GRANTS FROM THE STATE OF OHIO GOING? A: "The State of Ohio has authorized the issuance of $150 million over the next seven years to develop an inventory of 'job-ready' sites around Ohio," says...

Data protection: keeping your data secure with today's prying fingertips is the next challenge.(IT Management)
May 1, 2006... Information at your fingertips. It's still a noble goal even more than ten years after Bill Gates first announced it as Microsoft's strategy. Back then the problem was trying to connect users and make the mountains of data available to...

A united front: osteoarthritis can develop after a joint injury. Here's how to protect yourself, even with an active lifestyle.(Your Health)
May 1, 2006... Richard D. Kase is a self-proclaimed jock. Name just about any sport and he's played it. He played football in high school and college before moving on to rugby, 10K runs, baseball and racquetball. While such activities may have helped...

The next level.(Interview with Brad Kleinman)(Interview)
May 1, 2006... Brad Kleinman, 2.4 CEO.eHighschoolTickets.com bsk@ehighschooltickets.com SELF-STARTER: Before earning a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering mechanics from the University of Cincinnati, Kleinman, in 2004, founded BSK Consulting, a...

More than a massage: the Cleveland clinic and canyon ranch partnership will bring new integrated programs to the traditional executive health physical.(Executive Health program)
May 1, 2006... In an era where doctor visits are reduced to a matter of minutes, The Cleveland Clinic and Canyon Ranch now offer a medical oasis to executives. The world-renowned health system has partnered with one of the world's greatest luxury spas and...

Why executive health matters.(Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
May 1, 2006... Change happens. But sometimes, change happens slowly. This appears to be the case on a relative scale for changes in our attitudes to wellness in our new consumer-driven economy. It is evident by our continued national challenge with obesity,...

Rest assured: most people with sleep apnea are under diagnosed. Are you one of them?(executive health)
May 1, 2006... Do you find yourself having trouble getting out of bed in the morning or staying awake throughout the day? These symptoms can be markers for something serious: sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition in which a person stops breathing during...

Got milk? Diet and exercise are key factors in preventing osteoporosis in both men and women.(executive health)
May 1, 2006... Osteoporosis is often thought of as a disease that only affects our grandmothers. But the reality is it's a silent disease that can strike just about anyone. An estimated 10 million Americans have osteoporosis, according to the National...

Age with Grace: "younger next year" books reveal the secrets to delaying physical and mental agin.(executive health)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... When Chris Crowley, a retired litigator, moved to New York a few years back, he began searching for a reliable doctor. He had the good luck to find Henry S. "Harry" Lodge, M.D., head of a large practice in Manhattan and a member of the clinical...

On your mark. Get set. Go! Follow these tips to successfully implement a running program into your workout routine.(executive health)
May 1, 2006... Ron Browne has an addiction. "I'm 63 and I run 40 miles a week," he brags. "And, I have no intention of quitting." It's all a part of his weekly routine, and it's as natural for him as breathing. "Runners need to get over the hump so they...

Shedding unwanted pounds: low fat, low carb, low calorie. Which is the right diet for you?(executive health)
May 1, 2006... With summer just around the corner, suddenly there is a burning desire to get in shape. For years, a skinny-obsessed society has tried new diet trends to lose weight and, more importantly, to keep it off for good. But with all the diet fads out...

Eating mindfully.(Recommended Reading: CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS FOR MORE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AND FIT)
May 1, 2006... Eating Mindfully by Dr. Susan Albers (New Harbinger Publications, 2003) To maintain a healthy eating lifestyle, you must learn to develop a non judgmental awareness and acceptance of yourself, weight and eating habits. Learn how to do just...

Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Third Edition.(Recommended Reading: CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS FOR MORE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AND FIT)
May 1, 2006... Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Third Edition by Nancy Clark (Human Kinetics, 2003) This book is the No. 1 nutrition resource for active people, filled with practical information on how to eat for high energy and lose unwanted...

Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan.(Recommended Reading: CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS FOR MORE WAYS TO STAY HEALTHY AND FIT)
May 1, 2006... Volumetrics Weight-Control Plan by Barbara Rolls and Robert Barnett (HarperCollins Publishers, 2000) Learn how to lose weight by eating more and feeling full on fewer calories.

Easing stress: how an employee assistance program can save your company money.(executive health)
May 1, 2006... The annual cost of depression to the U.S. economy is estimated at $44 billion. Today, depression and associated pharmacy costs are the leading financial expenditures in health care plans. EASE@Work, a Cleveland-based firm and subsidiary of...

Letter from the president.
May 1, 2006... Dear Readers, Can hiring an ASID interior designer actually increase your bottom line? Yes. In business, every penny counts, and there are many creative strategies a professional interior designer can bring to the table to maximize your...

A resourceful Re-do.(Business Owner Testimonials)
May 1, 2006... When the powers-that-be at the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District decided to build their administrative offices next to their new household hazardous waste recycling facility near Warren, they wanted something that reflected the...

Tastefully tough.(Boykin Management Co.)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... An attractive-yet-durable interior is the norm in commercial construction. But Cleveland-based Boykin Management Co. knew the concept had to be taken to the extreme when it began decorating its Pink Shell Beach Resort in Fort Myers, Fla., four...

Infused with nature.(Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association)(Brief article)
May 1, 2006... Administrative employees of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association had gotten used to shuttling from one makeshift office to another. The spaces were always serviceable, but they lacked adequate space. "We work with donors, with...

Design that works.(Educating the Consumer)
May 1, 2006... INTERIOR DESIGNERS HELP SMALL-BUSINESS OWNERS MAKE SPACE FOR GROWTH. Designing spaces that work for small businesses is an exercise in strategic planning--it's more about function than flash, more about efficiency than effect. "We...

Urban energy.(Connie Turski on opportunities for interior designers)
May 1, 2006... AN ASID DESIGNER UNCOVERS ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES BEHIND TREMONT'S HISTORIC STOREFRONTS. When Connie Turski chips plaster off the tired interiors of Tremont's historic storefronts, she usually exposes a layer of brick--a built-in design...