Inside Business articles from November 2007

Inside Business archives from November 2007

Track to regionalism: Youngstown looks trouble squarely in the eye ... and sees college tuition for every high school graduate.(ABSOLUTELY)
November 1, 2007... The "Little Engine That Could had nothing on Youngstown. In case you haven't heard, Youngstown is chugging along, climbing a steep hill, saying, "I think I can, I think I can." What Youngstown thinks it can do is save $22 million a year on the...

2007 Business Hall of Fame.(IBmag.com: the Web)
November 1, 2007... Join Inside Business on Thursday, Nov. 8, as we roll out the red carpet for the most prestigious event in Northeast Ohio--the 2007 Business Hall of Fame. (See page 47.) Held at the International Hotel, this year's gala honors four inductees: Ed...

Best practices: etiquette expert Ann Marie Sabath offers tips on business travel.(PROTOCOL)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Noisy laptop golf games. Music blaring from headsets and earbuds. Pornographic images flashing on the screen of a personal DVD player. They're the latest examples of high-tech annoyances experienced by airline...

Page turners.(BOOKS)
November 1, 2007... Here are Amazon. com's top five best-selling Business/Finance books for Northeast Ohio for the month of September. (1) "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High" By Kerry Patterson [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Open road: study says Cleveland highways aren't so gridlocked.(COMMUTING)
November 1, 2007... Although some impatient drivers may disagree, commuting in Cleveland isn't so bad--at least when compared to other metro areas of its size. Cleveland commuters are some of the least delayed drivers in the nation among its peer cities with...

Changing of guard: two tech titans turn a new leaf.(LEADERS)(Michael DeAloia joins SchoolOne LLC )
November 1, 2007... One was a "czar;" the other a pioneer. Both were Northeast Ohio's biggest technology cheerleaders, and now they are moving on to new ventures. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Michael DeAloia, the City of Cleveland's first official tech czar,...

An enlightening opening: global bulb manufacturer TCP Inc. brightens Aurora.(MILESTONE)
November 1, 2007... "Soon, we'll need five more buildings like this!" TCP Inc. President and CEO Ellis Yan exclaimed as he cut the ribbon in September on the lighting manufacturer's new Aurora headquarters, a 154,000-square-foot facility to anchor its rapidly...

Fit for a king.(SPORTS)(Cleveland Cavaliers practices on Cleveland Clinic Courts sports ground)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Just days before training camp began, the public caught a glimpse of Cleveland Clinic Courts, the Cleveland Cavaliers' new sprawling, state-of-the-art, $25 million practice facility in Independence. The team formerly practiced in Quicken Loans...

Success traps: former Microsoft coo urges business owners to stay grounded.(ADVICE)
November 1, 2007... After 26 years at Procter & Gamble, and more recently, eight years as chief operating officer of Microsoft, you would think Bob Herbold would be a likely candidate to be seduced by success. While the firm experienced a sevenfold increase in...

It's a dirty job, but ... Jackie Smith clears out abandoned homes to prep for sale.(REAL ESTATE)
November 1, 2007... Jackie Smith had driven by the vacant home time and time again. The sister of the former homeowner couldn't come to terms with clearing it out after her sibling died. "We were in the same boat, having to clear out a house for a friend who...

Ciuni & Panichi Inc.(ACCOUNTING)
November 1, 2007... Ciuni & Panichi Inc. promoted John R. Troyer to partner-in-charge of its Audit & Accounting Services department. Troyer, who joined the firm in 2001, most recently held the position of partner. He holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from...

Fifth Third Bank.(BANKING/FINANCE)
November 1, 2007... Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio, has named Tom Partridge as senior vice president and manager of the Commercial Banking Division. He joined Fifth Third Bank in 1997. Prior to joining the Northeastern Ohio affiliate, Partridge served as...

Liberty Bank.(BANKING/FINANCE)
November 1, 2007... Liberty Bank promoted Christine M. Black to vice president and manager of Deposit Services and Adam T. Cook to vice president and manager of Loan Services. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Black joined the bank in 2005. She most recently served...

Steris Corp.(BIOTECHNOLOGY)
November 1, 2007... Steris Corp. has named Walter M. Rosebrough Jr. as its president and CEO. Previous President and CEO Les C. Vinney will continue to serve as a special advisor to the company until his retirement in 2009. Most recently, Rosebrough served as...

The University of Akron.(EDUCATION)
November 1, 2007... The University of Akron has named Martin H. Belsky as the dean of its School of Law. Most recently, he was a professor and former dean at the University of Tulsa College of Law. Belsky began his legal career in 1969 as a prosecutor in...

University Hospitals.(HEALTH CARE)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] University Hospitals has named Nancy E. Paton as senior vice president of marketing and communications. Paton served for seven years at Oakwood Healthcare Inc. in Detroit, most recently as chief marketing and...

Roetzel & Andress.(LAW)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Roetzel & Andress promoted Robert E. Blackham to Ohio Practice Group Manager. Most recently, Blackham was partner-in-charge of the Cleveland office. He holds a bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a...

Dix & Eaton.(MARKETING/PUBLIC RELATIONS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dix & Eaton promoted Lisa Rose to senior managing director. Before joining the firm in 1996, Rose was with Associated Estates Realty Corp., where she served as manager of investor relations. She holds a bachelor's...

Girl Scouts of North East Ohio.(NONPROFIT)(Daisy L. Alford-Smith named as CEO of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Daisy L. Alford-Smith was named CEO of Girl Scouts of North East Ohio. She most recently served as the chief operating officer with the Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools and the International...

Maxim Enterprise.(REAL ESTATE)
November 1, 2007... Maxim Enterprise has named Peggy Mosnot as chief operating officer. Before joining Maxim Enterprises, she worked at Kraft Foods for 20 years, most recently as director of planning for the Northeastern United States. Mosnot holds a bachelor's...

Hughie's Audio-Visual & Computer.(GREAT Meetings: GREAT PLACES FOR MEETING AND EVENTS)(information about Hughie's Audio-Visual and Computer Rentals)(Cleveland Botanical Garden)(Executive Caterers)(Directory)
November 1, 2007... 1260 E. 38th St., Cleveland, OH 44114 P: (216) 361-4600 F: (216) 361-2570 www.hughies.com After 53 years, Hughie's Audio-Visual & Computer has transformed from a little flower shop and film service to a convention-needs...

Light 'em up: nearly century-old general electric hrs been busy--and innovative--coming up with bright ideas.(E-INDUSTRY)
November 1, 2007... Nela Park is one of those Cleveland treasures we tend to forget about. Except at Christmas time, when throngs traverse Noble Road to view the best holiday display in the city. In 1910, this East Cleveland site, then a vineyard, was selected and...

Northeast Ohio's business resource guide.(Biz Links)(directory of companies)(Directory)
November 1, 2007... Northeast Ohio's business resource guide ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Zinner & Co. LLP (216) 831-0733 www.zinnerco.com ADVERTISING AGENCY/PUBLIC RELATIONS American Advertising (440) 673-0020...

Post-lunch blues: the afternoon really drags when you're a political hack.(AT LARGE)(political system of Cleveland)(Viewpoint essay)
November 1, 2007... You cannot turn your back on the town for a few days without having to check on the damage the usual political suspects have wrought through the frolic and plunder done at public expense. The best way to get up to speed is to check with a...

Work hard, play hard: ADC Sports partners Rick Zawack and Steve Heiden are in the process of perfecting a high-performance training program targeted toward athletes at the high-school level up to the pros.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rick Zawack may have discovered the anti-steroid. For the past five years, the founder and co-president of ADC Sports in Valley View has been busy pioneering a comprehensive high-performance athletic training...

Dirty work: Bio Clean Services' Marc Onesta doesn't just clean up crime scenes, he helps get lives back on track.(Ohio Entrepreneur)(Company overview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Four years ago Marc Onesta traded the cubicle for the crime scene. Bored with the 9-to-5 paper chase of his office job, the Winston-Salem, NC., native decided to try his hand at a different--and dirtier--line of...

Road map.(Ohio Entrepreneur)(directory of educational organizations)(Directory)
November 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...

Spreading the word: Jeff Desich's equity trust has grown by spreading the word about alternative financing.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2007... As the country's hunger for investment opportunities grows, Elyria-based entrepreneur Jeff Desich and his company, Equity Trust, are at the forefront of alternative financing, educating and ushering individuals through a unique approach to...

Innovation fuels growth: in preparation to expand his company, entrepreneur Claude Kennard credits Baldwin-Wallace College's Business Clinic with helping him formulate short-and long-range planning.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2007... At a time when earth-friendly innovation is in high demand, Claude Kennard focused on success as he developed new ways to recycle manufacturing waste products instead of disposing them in landfills, while creating basic raw material for...

In the nick of time: Gene Groys sought assistance from corporate college to help turn his idea for a response management system into a thriving business. and it worked.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2007... Gene Groys developed StaffKnex a year ago with just two people, a few dollars and a vision. Today, the health-care communications technology developer has four full-time employees, investment money and five charter customers. StaffKnex's...

Seeing green: Mario and Karen Sekada turned their Valley City property into a flourishing nursery.(Ohio: Entrepreneur)
November 1, 2007... When Mario and Karen Sekada purchased the seven acres on which they planned to build their house, they had no intention of turning the property into a lucrative business. In fact, the two CPAs bought the Valley City property on a whim one...

The dissenter: though Peter Lawson Jones shares the same party as his fellow Cuyahoga County commissioners, he doesn't always share their views.(Cover story)
November 1, 2007... The balmy Indian summer in Cleveland continues as the Cuyahoga County Board of Commissioners meets for its scheduled weekly meeting in late September. The proceedings begin about 20 minutes late when the commissioners enter their chambers,...

A universal region: as Northeast Ohio struggles with a global economy, immigration advocates like Paramjit Singh believe Cleveland must reach out to foreign entrepreneurs from India and other countries to redefine the region.(IMMIGRATION)
November 1, 2007... Paramjit Singh believes Northeast Ohio needs to pay more attention to the real Cleveland Indians. "I am here to say we have something to offer, but nobody is noticing and nobody is making use of it," he exclaims. When Singh arrived...

Advocates first, accountants second: in its 30-year history, Cohen & Company has managed to compete with national accounting firms by staying true to its founder's focus.(IB BIRTHDAY CLUB)
November 1, 2007... In 1977, Ron Cohen walked away from the world of what was then the "Big 8." He wanted to start a corporate accounting firm that didn't just crunch clients' numbers, but worked with companies to better their business. Today, Cohen & Company...

Flight plan: Burke Lakefront Airport is staying, but it is just one of several smaller Northeast Ohio airports that will continue to serve an increasingly mobile population.(ANALYSIS)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Air travel used to be a luxury of the wealthy. A trip to the airport was a special occasion, and passengers, some might remember, actually used to dress for the voyage as if the plane seat were a church pew. As...

One 2 watch.(Adolescent Advocate)(interview of Annemarie Grassi employee of Open Doors)(Interview)
November 1, 2007... Annemarie Grassi, 29 executive director, Open Doors agrassi@opendoorsafterschool.org CAREER PATH; After growing up in Russell Township, Annemarie Grassi earned a bachelor's degree in psychology from Ohio University in 2000 and a...

Prescription for prevention: with today's aging population, Kent Clapp leads medical mutual of Ohio to new heights by focusing on preventative health care.(THE NORTHEAST OHIO: 2007 BUSINESS HALL of FAME)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As a youth in high school, Kent Clapp had no idea what he wanted to be when he grew up. But once he determined his skill set and figured out a path for himself, he never looked back. "It wasn't until my senior...

History repeats itself: Sherwin-Williams' Christopher Connor takes lessons in leading the sixth-largest manufacturer in the state from those who came before him.(THE NORTHEAST OHIO: 2007 BUSINESS HALL of FAME)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Christopher Connor takes his cue from the great leaders who have gone before him. The 50-year-old chairman and chief executive officer of one of Cleveland's most venerable businesses, The Sherwin-Williams Co., admits...

Balancing act: entrepreneur Edward Crawford splits his time between motorcycles and two highly successful homegrown corporations.(THE NORTHEAST OHIO: 2007 BUSINESS HALL of FAME)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When Edward Crawford wants to escape the confines of his corporate walls, the 68-year-old chairman and CEO of Cleveland-based Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. simply dons his motorcycle leathers and rides to one of his...

Like father, like son: following in his dad's footsteps, Brian Hall overcame the obstacles of taking a thriving industrial inventory solutions to the next level.(THE NORTHEAST OHIO: 2007 BUSINESS HALL of FAME)(company overview Hall's Trucking)(Company overview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Growing up in Cleveland in the 1960s and 1970s, Brian Hall didn't realize the groundwork for a flourishing business career was being laid right before his eyes. He watched his father, William D. Hall, and uncle,...

No turning back: turning technologies CEO Mike Broderick's belief in His plan pushed him through the tough early years of His venture.(ENTREPRENEURIAL Spirit AWARD)
November 1, 2007... For Mike Broderick, there is no Plan B. "You either believe in your Plan A or you don't do it," says Broderick, the 49-year-old co-founder and CEO of Turning Technologies, a Youngstown-based designer of audience-response measurement...

'Tis the season: now is the time to start thinking about gifts--and not just the ones wrapped with big red bows, but those planned for the future.(Special Section: Guide to: Planned Giving)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Planned Giving can be an overwhelming thought for many. But with a little patience and understanding, one might find they are ready to make the leap and plan for long-term charitable giving. James Mackey, partner and...

Living on the edge: The Plain Dealer's Bruce Ross gets a thrill out of amateur knife throwing.(Off The Clock: Passions & Pursuits)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As the sun sets in a quiet Avon neighborhood, crickets begin to chirp and a bullfrog lets out a deep croak. And from one backyard, a constant thud, thud, clank joins the evening's melody. That unusual sound is...

2007 ATHENA Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)(award recived by Theresa Carter of OMNOVA Solutions Foundation)(award received by Mary Ann Corrigan-Davis of Saint Joseph Academy)(National City Bank (Cleveland, Ohio) sponsored for the event)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... Nearly 350 female leaders turned out at Executive Caterers at Landerhaven on Sept. 27 to honor 11 Northeast Ohio luminaries who have achieved professional excellence, given back to their communities and created leadership opportunities for...

2007 NorthCoast 99 Awards.(WORKING THE ROOM)(TREK Diagnostic Systems)(WorkPlace Media)(InfoCision Management Corp.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... The 2007 NorthCoast 99 Awards didn't skip a beat. Hundreds gathered at LaCentre Conference and Banquet Facility in Westlake on Sept. 19 to honor top talent in Northeast Ohio. For the past nine years, Employers Resource Council has recognized...

A simple plan.(information about Paradigm magazine's content )
November 1, 2007... Dear Readers, This special magazine is produced to promote Cleveland as a technology center, to show readers that we can play with anyone when it comes to innovation. But can we back it up? I think so, but I sometimes wonder if others...

Tech's up! Meet one entrepreneur who's managed to keep his head above water in an everchanging sea of opportunities.(The Wire)(Mitch Slater employee of Lockheed Martin Corp. gives guidance on managing customer relations)(Occupation overview)
November 1, 2007... An international division of Lockheed-Martin aimed to fix its relationship with a large European customer unhappy with the aerospace firm's service, and a $10 million contract between the firms was in jeopardy. Then Mitch Slater arrived. ...

Listening matters.(The Wire)(Cleveland, Ohio economy developes due to internet and telecommunication)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] {"The city of Cleveland is blessed with the largest fiber pipe between New York and Chicago. We have connectivity and high-speed galore when it comes to the Internet and mission-critical applications." ...

Better building.(The Wire)(Interview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Therm-All, a metal building insulation firm based in North Olmsted, wanted two things: a faster way to estimate and bid on jobs, and lower printing and delivery costs. It received both from one company: BuildSmart...

Receptionist 2.0.(The Wire)(LogicJunction creates Avatar of Eve)(Brief article)
November 1, 2007... You're late for an appointment, crawling through miles of traffic and construction. When you finally get there, the receptionist offers a surprise greeting. "Welcome to LogicJunction," says Eve, her voice punctuated with a British accent. "You...

Connecting Cleveland.(The Wire)(occupation overview of Marsha Powers CEO of Powers Advertising and Marketing Inc.)(Occupation overview)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Marsha Powers is a woman in love. As CEO of Powers Advertising and Marketing Inc. in the '90s, she saw the Web's potential. She began tinkering with the Creative Incubator, a virtual conference center that would give...

eBlueprint thrives: (It figures).(The Wire)(architectural services uses online tools to make project)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Two architects from different firms compete for a construction job. Using eBlueprint's proprietary online tools, they collaborate virtually with colleagues and finalize their drawings. Then, thanks to eBlueprint's...

Obfuscation's the word: it means hiding information in plain view. Take that, hackers.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Anyone can be anyone on the computer. I started looking at what I could do to fill that gaping hole, and that's when GoSecure.com was born."--Billa Bhandari Now yon see it--now you don't. Would you feel safer if...

All eyes on the Web: want to know how users navigate your site? ScanPath can give you an eye-ful of research.
November 1, 2007... We're used to concentrating on a computer screen, locking in on images, making mental notes. ScanPath turns the tables on users--it utilizes a sophisticated device that measures the time you spend looking at a specific message on a Web site,...

Material mind: ASM International's Stan Theobald.(Interview)
November 1, 2007... The largest open-air geodesic dome in the country surrounds the largest materials information society in the world. A 103-foot-tall "space lattice" of aluminum tubing anchors ASM International's Materials Park headquarters in Russell Township....

Hanna Tech Hotel: come as you are--at this vibrant Playhouse Square office space, startups get all the amenities without the commitment of a long-term lease.
November 1, 2007... Nimble startups need a place to call headquarters--a sleek spot with a stellar Internet setup and some break-out space. A little wow factor doesn't hurt either: a downtown address, cool digs for meetings (flat screen, anyone?). But...

Attracted to success: we're all in it together--at least, that's how the people behind MAGNET see it. And they want to make sure everyone makes it to the finish line.(Manufacturing Advocacy & Growth Network gives 10 best ways to manufacturing industries)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] MAGNET means support. A stick-to-it, hands-on, now's-the-time kind of support powered by education, advocacy and techxpertise. (Did we just invent that word?) Resources that help turn ideas into products. MAGNET is...

City central: four of the city's hottest urban entrepreneurs have made downtown Cleveland the focus of their work, their play and their lives--and we found out how they make it all jell.(information about Micki Tubbs & Michelle Tomallo co-owners of schoolone )(information about Jennifer Coleman founder of CityProwl)
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Micki Tubbs & Michelle Tomallo// sig 40, co-owners, schoolone Tubbs and Tomallo steer a growing technology firm, SchoolOne, which partners with schools and communities to provide IT solutions, consulting...

Beachwood's buzzing: the suddenly-not-so-sleepy suburb has clearly had its morning cup of coffee. It's become an incubator of innovation, and the movers and shakers in this sliver of a town--traditionally known for boutiques, banking and Blue Ribbon schools--have big ideas for taking Northeast-Ohio global.
November 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Before becoming a software programmer and co-founding TOA Technologies, CTO Irad Carmi was a professional classical musician. The flutist recorded live at Carnegie Hall Land performed with orchestras throughout ...