Inside Business articles from November 2004

Inside Business archives from November 2004

What's on the menu?(Absolutely)(Editorial)
November 1, 2004... EDITOR'S NOTE: The former publisher of Inside Business, Lute Harmon Jr., who is now publisher of Ohio Magazine, spent three weeks in Europe this summer as an American HARMON JR. Marshall Memorial Fellow. We asked him to share his experience...

Preparing plan B.(Ford Motor Co. planning)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Ford Motor Co.'s plans to mothball its Lorain Assembly Plant will cost the city as much as $2.4 million in income tax annually, and the loss will most likely push the city into fiscal emergency and state receivership, Mayor Craig Foltin tells...

Doughnut deluge.(restaurant industry plannings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A battle for the Northeast Ohio doughnut dollar is afoot between Randolph, Mass.-based Dunkin' Donuts and Winston-Salem, N.C.-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. In September, Dunkin' announced plans to open 90 shops in Northeast Ohio,...

The Segway has arrived.(human transporter)
November 1, 2004... Your first ride on a Segway Human Transporter is like when you learned to walk. First, you just work on standing, wobbling a bit as you find your balance. Then you take your first few tentative "steps." Quickly, you learn the hang of it,...

Stop sprawl.(Food For Thought)(regulation to control urban sprawl )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Here's some food for thought. To curb urban sprawl and strengthen the move toward unified regionalism, the Maryland Legislature passed a law dictating that no public money be used to fund housing developments outside urbanized areas. The idea...

Google, growth and you.(Success)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... When Canfield native Jim Reese considered job offers from three different Silicon Valley companies in 1999, Google, then a little-known Internet search engine, promised the smallest salary. But he believed so strongly in the company's...

By the numbers.(Northeast Ohio News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... 40% Projected decrease in traffic congestion if people worked from home two days per week. --GALLUP 45% Portion of IT department security projects dealing with virus protection as of late September. (Up from 25 percent in May.)...

Secure line.(Executives )(Nextel Communications Inc.'s Tim Donahue)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... When Tim Donahue, CEO of Nextel Communications Inc., spoke to John Carroll University Entrepreneur Association members in October, the audience didn't need a Nextel phone to hear him--he came though loud and clear. Donahue, whose mantra is...

EA gets new director.(Entrepreneurship)(Mark Hauserman in new director of the John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association (EA))(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Mark Hauserman has started businesses, sold businesses, and bought businesses. Now, as the newly appointed director of the John Carroll University Entrepreneurs Association (EA), he plans on helping others do the same. "Our goal is to...

A healthy dose of Cleveland.(City Vs. 'Burbs)(Rand Corp. survey)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Suburban living may be detrimental to your health Apparently, people living in areas with lots of suburban sprawl are more likely to report chronic health problems, according to a recent study conducted by Rand Corp. and funded by the Robert...

IB index: measuring success in Northeast Ohio.
November 1, 2004... Does your wallet feel a little bit fatter this year than last? It should, because pay increases in Northeast Ohio exceeded expectations for the second year in a row, according to a study conducted by the Employers Resource Council. Regional...

Attention, growth companies! Nominate your company for a NEO Success Award at Inside-business.com.(The Web)
November 1, 2004... If your company's revenues are soaring, then you deserve a round of applause. And IB wants to stand up and cheer. Every year, Inside Business recognizes the region's top growing companies with the NEO Success Awards. We'll run the...

Printing for dumm--er, smart people: take care of your printer, and your printer will take care of you.(E-Industry)
November 1, 2004... Ah, the paperless office. Computers will eliminate the need for printing on paper because people will just read what's on their screen. Right? Maybe when George Jetson walks Astro on that treadmill--but not yet, and not for a long time....

The keys to every successful company: your industry isn't so different, after all.(The Bottom Line)
November 1, 2004... My firm does a lot of research on management metrics--for magazines, for associations, for professional services firms, for CEOs and executives wondering how they can improve productivity and profitability in the face of uncertain markets,...

Biz links: Northeast Ohio's business resource guide.(Directory)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... Northeast Ohio's business resource guide AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT (CONSUMER) Audio Craft Co. Inc. (216) 431-7300 Hi-Tech Hi-Fi & Video (440) 449-HIFI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT & ASSISTANCE Ohio...

Policy driver.(Policy Matters Ohio's executive director)(Interview)
November 1, 2004... YOUR ADVICE ON HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD? Channel your anger. It's easy to get angry about a lot of things, but try to find a positive way to channel that anger WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU? On a personal level, my kids matter a lot to me. ...

The next stop: economic catalyst or transportation boondoggle? RTA chief Joe Calabrese sets the record straight on the Euclid Corridor Transportation Project.(Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority)(Cover Story)
November 1, 2004... When the Euclid Corridor Transportation Project broke ground last month, Joe Calabrese hit the halfway point of the longest nine miles of his career. Nothing could have prepared the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) chief...

From the polls: we asked--about everything from salary to stress--and you answered. Here are the results.(Executive Survey)
November 1, 2004... We provided the questions and you answered. This summer Inside Business encouraged you to tell us how you really feel about executive issues important to you both inside and outside the office. You responded on topics such as stress,...

Supplier survival: diversity and innovation help suppliers operate like well-oiled machines.(Special section: guide to: manufacturing)
November 1, 2004... A bright idea and a brand-new business strategy will boost business at Wrayco Industries--just in time. When Gary Gibb's only customer suggested last year that he diversify and supply fuel and hydraulic tanks to other prospects, he...

Resources directory.(Manufacturing)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS CONSULTING MEADEN & MOORE (216) 241-3272 WWW.MEADENMOORE.COM CONTACT: JAMES P. CARULUS JCARULUS@MEADENMOORE.COM Meaden & Moore has been advising closely held businesses for 85 years. With...

To market, to market: here are three tips on getting your email newsletter to your target audience.(Special section: guide to: websource)
November 1, 2004... Barbara Payne isn't a good free-lance writer. She's a really good free-lance writer. Payne, a free-lance writer who uses a Web site to promote her work, ReallyGoodFreelanceWriter.Com, realizes the power of words. That's why she sends...

Cleveland.com.(Websource Spotlights)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... (216) 291-2050 * www.cleveland.com * Web site pictured: www.cleveland.com/jobs Find the most qualified local candidates by using the Best Local Jobs section of cleveland.com. Talented people will see your job postings, your logo, your...

DigitalDay Creative Group.(Websource Spotlights)
November 1, 2004... Cleveland: (330) 908-3454 Web site pictured: www.digitaldaycreative.com DigitalDay Creative Group is a company of passionate, inventive professionals committed to crafting exceptional online experiences that enhance, elevate, and endear...

Inside-business.com.(Websource Spotlights)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Inside-business.com, the online arm of Inside Business Magazine, is your portal to the Northeast Ohio business community. Intriguing magazine journalism. Exciting contests. Comprehensive event listings. Get plugged in to Inside-business.com

OhioTechNet.com.(Websource Spotlights)
November 1, 2004... (216) 771-2833 ext. 120 jfrey@glpublishing.com OhioTechNet is a gateway for licensing professionals, business development executives, R&D managers, investors, and entrepreneurs to investigate and acquire new technologies, access specialized...

6 keys to a pain-free office: work doesn't have to be a pain in the neck, or wrist, or back ...(Special section: guide to: office equipment and furniture)
November 1, 2004... For Bob Studniarz, work was pained. "I had numbness in my fingers--not the kind of numbness you get when you lean on it. It was a numbness because it hurt," says the 50-year-old certified public accountant. "Being an accountant by trade, I...

Daisy Hill Greenhouses.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)
November 1, 2004... (800) 947-4425 (440) 247-4422 Since 1924, Daisy Hill Greenhouses has specialized in distinctive florals and botanicals for all occasions. Corporate decorating, upgrades, and employee-recognition programs are available throughout the...

Wishes Jewelry, Diamond & Gift Boutique.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)
November 1, 2004... 121 Ghent Road in Fairlawn (330) 867-8690 Wishes Boutique specializes in unique and eclectic jewelry and gift collections that appeal to the savvy shopper. Services include jewelry repair and custom design, appraisals, corporate gift...

Classics.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... (216) 707-4157 9801 Carnegie Ave., Cleveland Holidays, celebrations, signs of appreciation or acts of extreme kindness. Customized gift certificates from Classics are a gift giver's dream. Share a fine-dining experience at Classics...

Hard Rock Cafe.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)
November 1, 2004... Make your next shindig an affair to remember with classic Hard Rock flair! Our Alan Freed room is available for parties of up to 75 and we hold events for up to 325 people. Ask about our holiday party discounts and gift ideas. Don't forget, our...

Northcoast Screen Graphics.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)
November 1, 2004... (440) 826-1188 Northcoast Screen Graphics Inc. has been serving Cleveland-area businesses since 1986. We specialize in high-quality, multicolored screen-printed and embroidered garments. We also offer printing on a large selection of...

Don Drumm Studios & Gallery.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)
November 1, 2004... 437 Crouse St., Akron (330) 253-6268 www.dondrummstudios.com Extended holiday hours beginning Nov. 13: Weekdays 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Show your creativity and innovation by giving...

Embassy Suites.(Holiday Meeting and Gift Guide)
November 1, 2004... (216) 986-9900 Cleveland's newest luxury all-suite hotel and conference center featuring deluxe guest suites, more than 16,000 square feet of versatile event space, exceptional cuisine and first-class service,

At home with: Joe and Lou LaGuardia: these Northeast Ohio businessmen and brothers enjoy fine wine, good food, and good company.
November 1, 2004... Family values and traditions run deep in the LaGuardia family, which traces its roots to the town of Conversano in Southeast Italy. Though Joe, regional vice president of Ohio sales for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and Lou, president of...

Let's do lunch: this month's local lunch scene picks.(Lockkeepers)(Fratello's)
November 1, 2004... ELEGANCE BY THE RIVER LOCKKEEPERS, VALLEY VIEW ADDRESS: 8001 Rockside Road LUNCH HOURS: 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Non.-Fri. CUISINE: Modern American CREDIT CARDS: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club ...

Lunch spots: where to do lunch in Northeast Ohio.(Brief Article)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... CUYAHOGA COUNTY Brio, Lyndhurst: (216) 297-9232 Bucci's, Berea: (440) 826-4500 Don Pomeroy, Strongsville: (440) 572-1111 Fire, Cleveland: (216) 921-3473 John Q's Steakhouse, Cleveland: (216) 861-0900 Moxie, Beachwood:...

Capital 'D' for driving: 2004 BMW 530i.(Product/Service Evaluation)
November 1, 2004... BMW fans have been arguing about the recent redesign of the manufacturer's 5 Series One side grumbles, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." Indeed, this sports sedan has been popular for a decade, and some think BMW has unnecessarily gussied up a...

NorthCoast 99.(99 best companies of Northeast Ohio )(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Employers Resource Council honored the 99 best companies to work for in Northeast Ohio in September at LACENTRE Conference and Banquet Facility in Westlake. ERC also gave awards in the categories of compensation (Fairmount Minerals),...

Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber business showcase and after-hours mixer.(Working The Room)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber hosted its annual business showcase--the Mahoning Valley's largest tradeshow, featuring more than 100 local vendors--in September at Mr. Anthony's Banquet Center in Boardman. An after-hours mixer was...

Disney keys to excellence.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Entrepreneurs from across the region turned out in mid-September at LACENTRE Conference and Banquet Facility in Westlake to get some Disney magic. Members of the Disney Institute shared corporate philosophies oil how to motivate employees,...

Northern Ohio Minority Business Council awards.(Working The Room)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Northern Ohio Minority Business Council honored minority business enterprises and the corporations that support them at its annual awards dinner in late September at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. Award winners included minority...

CVCC grand opening.(Cuyahoga Valley Career Center)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A group of the region's VIPs turned out for the grand opening of an addition to the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center in late September. Steve Millard, executive director of the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), was the keynote speaker....

The future of Ohio: the state needs to apply its assets in innovation to its expertise in manufacturing to sustain and grow economic opportunities, says Bruce Johnson, Ohio director of development.(Interview)
November 1, 2004... There's no panacea for Ohio's economy, Bruce Johnson says. In fact, the director of the Ohio Department of Development says it is a combination of 100,000 independent factors working in concert that will bring about a sort of economic...

Ready for the world: Ohio's diverse pallete of industries and strong infrastructure give it a global competitive advantage.(200)
November 1, 2004... In today's global economy, Ohio's companies--both public and private--continue to engage in international trade and trade-related activities to boost the regional economy. Reviewing data from the past three years, Ohio's national position...

Public.(top 100 companies)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... 100 PUBLIC RANK '04 '03 NAME TICKER '03 SALES 1 1 THE KROGER CO. KR $53,790,800,000 2 2 CARDINAL HEALTH INC. CAH $50,466,600,000 3 3 THE...

Private.(top 100 companies)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... 100 PRIVATE RANK REVENUE '04 COMPANY BRACKET TOP EXECUTIVE 1 WESTERN & SOUTHERN $1 BILLION JOHN BARRETT, FINANCIAL GROUP PLUS ...

Public companies by industry.(top 100 companies)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... PUBLIC COMPANIES BY INDUSTRY RANK COMPANY AGRICULTURE 33 CHIQUITA BRANDS INTERNATIONAL INC. CONSTRUCTION 65 M/I SCHOTTENSTEIN HOMES INC. 85 DOMINION HOMES INC. DISTRIBUTION COMPUTER...

Ohio Business 200 private companies by industry.(100)(Brief Article)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... OHIO BUSINESS 200 PRIVATE COMPANIES BY INDUSTRY RANK COMPANY AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE 40 THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT CO. AUTO REPAIR 22 SAFELITE CLASS CORP. BOTTLING 59 G&J PEPSI COLA BOTTLERS INC....

Private companies by industry.(100)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... PRIVATE COMPANIES BY INDUSTRY RANK COMPANY MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIAL 7 NESCO INC. 8 SWAGELOK CO. 14 MTD PRODUCTS INC. 15 ASSOCIATED MATERIALS CORP. 33 THERMA-TRU CORP. 37 DAYTON...

Public companies by county.(100)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... RANK COMPANY BUTLER 24 AK STEEL HOLDING CORP. 29 CINCINNATI FINANCIAL CORP. 50 OHIO CASUALTY CORP. 101 FIRST FINANCIAL BANCORP CLERMONT 76 THE MIDLAND CO. CUYAHOGA...

Ohio Business 200 private companies by county.(100)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... RANK COMPANY ASHLAND 87 MANSFIELD PLUMBING PRODUCTS LLC ASHTABULA 70 MOLDED FIBER GLASS COS. BUTLER 19 CORNERSTONE BRANDS INC. 43 BAKER CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION INC. ...

An explanation: the what, how and who of the Ohio Business 200.(200)
November 1, 2004... REVENUES Ohio Business 200 companies are based, operated, and headquartered in Ohio. All 2003 revenue figures are for the year ending Dec. 31, 2003, through the end of first-quarter 2003, unless otherwise noted. To qualify for the...

Toast of the town: half of the bottles raised worldwide are made by Owens-Illinois.(Owens-Illinois Inc. Toledo)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... #15 PUBLIC OWENS-ILLINOIS INC. TOLEDO Whether you're opening a long-neck bottle of Budweiser or a jar of Heinz baby food, chances are good the container was manufactured by Toledo-based Owens-Illinois Inc. Nearly one of every two glass...

Three-part harmony: Park-Ohio is rebounding from the manufacturing crisis by cutting costs and focusing on its three core businesses. (#80 public: Park-Ohio Holding Corp. Cleveland.(Park-Ohio Holdings Corp.)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... #80 PUBLIC PARK-OHIO HOLDINGS CORP. CLEVELAND May 2003 was not the easiest time for Matthew Crawford to take the operational reins of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. The holding company--which primarily serves auto and industrial...

Power of change: Cinergy and CEO James E. Rogers know that, to grow, a company must evolve.(chief executive officer)(Cinergy Corp.)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Early on in life, James E. Rogers was a self-described long-haired consumer advocate who spent a good deal of his time fighting utility companies over rate increases. It's no small irony today, then, that Rogers is the chairman, president,...

The paper chase: Standard Register Co. evolves in the Digital Age.(#71 public: Standard Register Co. Dayton)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Standard Register Co. has always been a business with a foundation not just of bricks and mortar--but also paper. The billion-dollar company services numerous industries, mostly in health care, financial services, and manufacturing, and the...

Growth at Grange: Phillip Urban has doubled the size of Grange Insurance in the past five years through agent support.(Grange Insurance Cos.)
November 1, 2004... Phillip Urban wants people to recognize insurance companies as the oxygen of the economy. It's a bit of a self-serving analogy, especially coming from a veteran insurance man such as Urban, president and CEO of Columbus-based Grange...

Three's a charm: Ohio University, the community, and investors have come together to support a promising bioscience company.(Diagnostic Hybrids Inc.)(Company Profile)
November 1, 2004... Tucked away in Southeast Ohio's Appalachian hills is a slice of Silicon Valley. Test tubes, petri dishes, and all the dressing of an aggressive bioscience operation break the mold of business as usual in Athens Country. Historically, the...

Benefits in Butler County: small businesses can choose from a bevy of incentives in this Southwest Ohio County.(Butler County Revolving Loan Fund)(Certified Development Co.)(Midwest Filtration Co.)
November 1, 2004... John Chua is a wanted man. As president of West Chester-based Midwest Filtration Co., Chua regularly receives calls from other states hoping to lure his business out of Ohio with incentives. But the 58-year-old Philippine immigrant...

High-value herds: alpaca breeders are realizing returns on their furry investments.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2004... After raising seven children together, Albert and Cher-yl Laufer bucked any expectations of slowing down and began a second family. This time the little ones were alpacas. The Chesterland residents weren't "agricultural people" until about...

Crystal-clear futures: Kent State University's office of technology transfer and economic development helps entrepreneurs to pave a clear path to success.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2004... Bahman Taheri can wear sunglasses at night, thanks to his electronically controlled liquid-crystal eyewear, in which tint can be changed with the touch of a button. And thanks to Kent State University, others will soon be able to enjoy the...

FYI: NEOSA hosts a power-packed event for information technology professionals.(financial year)(Northeast Ohio Software Association)
November 1, 2004... Calling all technology buffs: The Northeast Ohio Software Association (NEOSA), now under the umbrella of the Greater Cleveland Partnership, is set to host its popular CIO Symposium in November. The daylong conference will bring together...

Road map.(Ohio Entrepreneur)(Directory)
November 1, 2004... Ohio Entrepreneur is a partnership of companies, universities, and economic development organizations dedicated to providing access to the information and services entrepreneurs need to start, locate, and expand their businesses in Ohio. ...