Inside Business articles from October 2007

Inside Business archives from October 2007

Correction.(Correction notice)
October 1, 2007... In the September issue of Inside Business, NorthCoast 99 winner MWH was incorrectly identified.

Onward and upward.(ABSOLUTELY)
October 1, 2007... There is always excitement in the air in the fall. It is a time of hope and new beginnings. We tell ourselves this will be the year our favorite football team wins it all, our children get straight As, and we lose the weight we swore we were...

Sinful pleasures.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... In the August article, "God Inc.," (Senior Pastor) Paul Endrei says, "It's a sin to bore people in church." But perhaps the greater sin is to indulge their desire always to be entertained. I find Endrei's secular approach to religion...

Addressing concern.(Letters)(Letter to the editor)
October 1, 2007... Lute Harmon's September column, "Miller Challenge Update: No Margin, No Mission," misses two important issues. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This pot of gold (Northeast Ohio) is filled with a lot of little pieces of gold that come out of...

2007 Business Hall of Fame.(IBmag.com: the Web)
October 1, 2007... On Nov. 8, join Inside Business as we roll out the red carpet for the most prestigious event in Northeast Ohio business--the 2007 Business Hall of Fame. Held at the Intercontinental Hotel, this year's gala honors four inductees: Ed Crawford,...

IBmag.com.(the web)
October 1, 2007... Be sure to stop by the site and check out our ballot for est of Business in Northeast Ohio. We're bringing back this poll for the first time in seven years to honor the area's best in business. Log on to the site, click on the ballot and tell...

Page turners.(BOOKS)(business/finance books)(Bibliography)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Here are Amazon.tom's top five best-selling Business/Finance books for Northeast Ohio for the month of August. (1) "Strengths Finder 2.0: A New and Upgraded Edition of the Online Test From Gallup's Now, Discover Your Strengths" By Tom Rath...

A ghoulish business: locally funded vampire movie wraps in Northeast Ohio.(ENTERTAINMENT)(The Dead Matter)(Edward Douglas employee of Midnight Syndicate Films directed the movie)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Something strange is stalking the countryside near Mansfield something scary... bloodthirsty... and completely locally funded! Last month production wrapped on Midnight Syndicate Films' vampire movie, "The Dead...

Anti-nuisance bill becomes law.(LEAD PAINT)
October 1, 2007... Just days after IB's August issue arrived in your mailbox, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled Governor Ted Strickland's veto on a bill prohibiting a type of lawsuit affecting former leadpaint makers was invalid. The court's 5-to-2 ruling allowed...

Talk of the town: stadium naming rights and a new headquarters cap off busy summer for InfoCision.(MILESTONES)(InfoCision Management Corp. plans to open new headquarters)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Growth at Akron teleservices company InfoCision Management Corp. has been so rapid that it has new employees sitting in the hallway, senior executives using secretarial desks and workers traveling between two...

By the numbers.
October 1, 2007... 134 million pounds of pumpkins harvested in Ohio last year. Illinois produced the most 492 million pounds. SOURCE: US DEPT OF AGRICULTURE

There goes the sun: stuck inside all day? Don't forget the vitamin D.(HEALTH AND WELLNESS)
October 1, 2007... Welcome to autumn. The leaves are falling--as are the temperatures--which means more time spent indoors and more risk for a deficiency in vitamin D: the sunshine vitamin. With 220 cloudy or partly-cloudy days a year, Cleveland is the...

Local lifesaver: Swiss+Tech releases tool to escape a submerged vehicle.(SAFETY)(Swiss Tech Precision Inc. introduces emergency tool designed to help motorists in life-threatening situations)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... In the wake of August's tragic bridge collapse in Minnesota, Mayfield Village-based Swiss+Tech announced the release of a new emergency tool designed to help motorists in life-threatening situations. The BodyGard 7-in-1 Platinum Emergency...

Best football-tailgating cities (out of 32).(RANKINGS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. Baltimore 2. Denver 3. Houston 4. San Diego 5. Cincinnati 22. Cleveland SOURCE: KVH INDUSTRIES, A MANUFACTURING MOBILE TV SYSTEMS FOR CARS, RVS AND BOATS.

Teamwork triumphs: call center promises 500 jobs in Lorain County.(JOB GROWTH)
October 1, 2007... When every state, county and city in the United States is competing to attract jobs and new companies to their areas, it takes a lot of teamwork to score a win. That's why it took numerous organizations in Lorain County to attract...

Plumbers of the Internet: Cisco Networking Academy turns 10.(TECHNOLOGY)(Conference notes)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] What bomb-sniffing dogs? Many attendees at the Cisco Networking Academy Conference were so immersed in their activities that they didn't notice the increased security and large crowds milling about. Just down the...

Wyse.(ADVERTISING)
October 1, 2007... Wyse has named Theresa Merecicky as its controller. She most recently served as a financial analyst at Baker & Hostetler LLP. Merecicky holds a MBA from the University of Phoenix and a bachelor's degree in accounting from Cleveland State...

MAI Wealth Advisors LLC.(BANKING & FINANCE)(MAI Wealth Advisors LLC appoints Ken Ostrowski as managing director)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... MAI Wealth Advisors LLC has named Ken Ostrowski as managing director. Ostrowski, who has more than 20 years of investment management industry experience, most recently was director of institutional sales at MayerCap LLC. Ostrowski earned his...

Reserves Network.(BUSINESS SERVICES)(appointment of Amy Gerrity in Reserves Network Inc.)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The Reserves Network has promoted Amy Gerrity from executive vice president to president and Neil Stallard from vice president to executive vice president and chief operating officer. Former company president Don Stallard will remain as CEO....

Ross Environmental Services Inc.(BUSINESS SERVICES)
October 1, 2007... Ross Environmental Services Inc. promoted Patricia Lawson to director--corporate EHS (Environmental, Health & Safety), security and risk management. Lawson joined Ross Environmental more than 15 years ago. Most recently, she was manager of...

John Carroll University.(EDUCATION)
October 1, 2007... John Carroll University has named Doreen Knapp Riley as vice president for University Advancement. Prior to John Carroll, Riley was the director of foundation programs at the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges in...

Stark & Knoll Co.(LAW)(Stark & Knoll Co. appoints Edward Kemp and Joel R. Aberth )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Stark & Knoll Co. LPA named Edward Kemp to of counsel in its Employment and Labor practice, and Joel R. Aberth as of counsel in the firm's Estate Planning and Probate practice. [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Kemp most recently served as...

Roetzel & Andress LPA.(LAW)
October 1, 2007... Roetzel & Andress LPA has named Barbara-Ann C. Gustaferro as of counsel in the Labor & Employment practice group. Gustaferro most recently served at Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP. She earned her law degree from Harvard Law School and her...

Ulmer & Berne LLP.(LAW)(Michael N. Ungar)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Ulmer & Berne LLP announced Michael N. Ungar, chairman of its litigation department, was appointed as one of six new trustees for the Cleveland Bar Association, where he will serve a three-year term. Ungar, who joined the firm in 1986, received...

Javitch, Block & Rathbone.(LAW)(Kimberly L. Rathbone )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Javitch, Block & Rathbone has promoted Kimberly L. Rathbone to partner. Prior to joining the firm three years ago, Rathbone was a corporate litigator at Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease LLP for three years. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Diebold Inc.(MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2007... Diebold Inc. named Christopher Bast as director of investor relations. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bast joined Diebold in 1994 as a financial analyst in corporate development. Bast was formerly employed by Deloitte & Touche as an auditor....

OMNOVA Solutions.(MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2007... OMNOVA Solutions has promoted S, Theresa Carter to president of OMNOVA Solutions Foundation. The endowed foundation supports nonprofit organizations in the Greater Akron area. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Theresa is the ultimate ambassador...

Aleris International Inc.(MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2007... Aleris International Inc. has named Joseph M. Mallak senior vice president, finance, chief accounting officer and controller. Most recently, Mallak was a managing director for The Re serve Group, a private-equity firm based in Akron. Prior...

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.(MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2007... The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. promoted W. Mark Schmitz to executive vice president and chief financial ofricer. Schmitz succeeds Richard J. Kramer, who in March was named president of Goodyear's North American Tire business unit. ...

UnitedHealthcare of Northern Ohio.(MEDICAL)(Giesele R. Greene )(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... UnitedHealthcare of Northern Ohio named Giesele R. Greene as the market medical director. Greene spent 18 years in private practice and served as director of the Ambulatory Care Center at St. Vincent Charity Hospital in Cleveland. She...

Within3.(MEDICAL)
October 1, 2007... Within3 has named Lance Hill as its CEO. Prior to joining Within3, Hill served as vice president and general manager of webMethods Corp. Before joining webMethods, Hill served as the vice president of enterprise engineering and later the...

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland.(NONPROFIT)(Margaret A. Mitchell)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Cleveland has named Margaret A. Mitchell as its president and CEO. Prior to her new position, Mitchell was vice president of business development for Big Brothers MITCHELL Big Sisters of North Texas. ...

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

Executive caterers.(GREAT MEETINGS: GREAT PLACES FOR MEETINGS AND EVENTS)
October 1, 2007... EXECUTIVE CATERERS 6111 Landerhaven Dr. Cleveland, OH 44124 P: (440) 449-0700 F: (440) 449-3834 www.executivecaterers.com Known for its remarkable, skillful cuisine, Executive Caterers has been the premier event resource...

Do as I say, not as I do: tech columinist Dan Hanson learns the hard way to follow his own advice.(E-INDUSTRY)(Vista or Office 2007)(Viewpoint essay)
October 1, 2007... You've heard it many times over: Practice what you preach. Those who can, do. Those who can't, write columns. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] This month, I decided to evaluate my actions to see if I was following my own advice. Listed here are...

Biz links: Northeast Ohio's business resource guide.(Directory)
October 1, 2007... ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL PLANNING Zinner & Co. LLP (216) 831-0733 www.zinnerco.com ADVERTISING AGENCY/PUBLIC RELATIONS American Advertising Federation--Cleveland (440) 673-0020 www.aafcleveland.com PRSA...

Go where no workplace has gone before: perhaps it is time organizations take another look at their policies to determine whether their procedures are still relevant today.(HUMAN RESOURCES)
October 1, 2007... The other night I had a bizarre dream I feel compelled to share with you. Though it was a bit strange, I thought relaying the key parts of my dream would stimulate some thoughts on how a stranger to our world's approach might view our...

Foxes in the henhouse: the tax scofflaws at the airport, who are comprising public safety, owe their succesful scams to none other than Cleveland's asleep-at-the-wheel elected officials.(AT LARGE)
October 1, 2007... It was a long mean summer for Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. There was increasing violence on his streets and a news media whose ferocity toward him was reminiscent of the days when Dennis Kucinich and his adolescent administration crouched...

Observations from the box: trial lawyer's experience as juror reinforces his faith in the jury system.(MY SAY)
October 1, 2007... There are many people in the business community who fear the jury system. In some instances, they may be right--terrible injuries or injustices can create large damage awards. In others, lousy lawyering can lead to disastrous results. However,...

Igniting future leaders: a collaborative effort between seven Northeast Ohio schools is driving an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the region.(Ohio Entrepreneur)
October 1, 2007... Michael LaPerch has always had an entrepre neurial spirit. "I keep an idea book of things I want to do," he says. "It's in my personality, I guess." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LaPerch, 21, launched his next big idea last March at John...

Diva of decadence: chocolatier Lisa Paige Blair of Pretzables in Solon creates mouthwatering treats with a hint of artistry and a heap of business sense.(OHIO ENTREPRENEUR)
October 1, 2007... In 2000, Lisa Paige Blair ran a full-service catering and events company with a client list that read like a who's who of celebrities, ranging from Michael Jordan to the prince and princess of Sweden. "I have a knack for paying attention...

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

The heat is on: John Stropki leads Lincoln Electric during one of the most globally challenging--and rewarding--periods in the manufacturer's 112-year history.(MANUFACTURING)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In early August, Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc. Chairman, President and CEO John M. Stropki Jr. visited one of his international factories. Not an unusual trip for the leader of a $2 billion global manufacturer, but...

Monster gamble: Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert risks bringing Hockey's Lake Erie Monsters to Cleveland, but he believes winning promotions will keep the team around for good.(PROFESSIONAL SPORTS)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Dan Gilbert isn't exactly a hockey enthusiast. But what the majority owner of the NBA Eastern Conference champion Cleveland Cavaliers lacks in the love of the sport, he makes up for in a passion for selling it. ...

String of hits: after 16 years in business, restaurateur George Schindler and his partners at hospitality restaurants are behind some of Northeast Ohio's most popular dining concepts.(HOSPITALITY)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Customers come to dine at the historic Warehouse District's Blue Point Grille expecting quality and rarely leave disappointed--exactly how restaurateur George Schindler always envisioned it. "We do whatever it...

What would Fred do? NFL commissioner finalist Fred Nance armchair quarterbacks player scandals and the state of the league.(Q&A)(Interview)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fred Nance, regional managing partner for Squire, Sanders & Dempsey LLP, was a top five finalist for the position of NFL commissioner last year. The job went to front-runner and former-NFL Chief Operating Officer...

Resourceful restaurateur.(ONE 2 WATCH)(Andy Himmel)(Interview)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] HARDEST PART OF OWNING TWO RESTAURANTS? Having a lot of employees and a lot of customers that come together at once. To have 75 employees at Paladar open the door the first week to 2,000 customers is very...

It's the pits and more: manufacturing entrepreneur Jay Schabel's mud splats and slides benefit a baker's dozen of charitable causes.(Off The Clock)
October 1, 2007... Unlike most business owners, Jay Schabel isn't afraid to muddy the waters. In fact, he wants others to join him in the slop he creates. Then he wants everyone to hang out, listen to folk music, eat some food, go for a balloon ride, get a...

Guiding lights.(2007 Athena Awards)(Cover story)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The ATHENA Awards, first presented by the ATHENA Foundation in 1982, recognize the efforts and successes of businesspeople around the world. The awards honor those who have helped women reach their full leadership...

How to: the source to better your business.
October 1, 2007... Whether you're an entrepreneur or a seasoned veteran in the business community, there is always room for some sound advice now and then. Inside Business' premiere How To Guide: The Source to Better Your Business compiled best practices and...

How to comply with new rules for electronic data discover.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unlike paper, documents created in digital form have a life cycle that survives long after sending it to the electronic shredder, known as control-alt-delete. More than 90 percent of all documents produced since 1999...

How to save money on your direct mailings (despite the increase in postal rates).(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)(Gary Seitz)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Over the past several months, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has implemented the most dramatic changes in the past 30 years. More than just rate hikes, the USPS has essentially changed the way it does...

How to promote your business in Northeast Ohio.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)(www.lbuyNEO.com)(Council of Smaller Enterprises)(Website overview)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you could promote your locally owned business and, at the same time, help improve the economy, would you? With the help of the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE), it's possible to do both with www.lbuyNEO.com....

How to apply for commercial real estate financing.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... The biggest question a small-business owner has to make before taking out a capital loan is "why am I buying this building?" "If it's for the right reason, usually a case can be made for a loan," says Ed Hopson, senior partner and chief...

How to benefit from a Foreign Trade Zone.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If your company imports or exports, the Northeast Ohio Trade and Economic Consortium (NEOTEC) may be able to save you money--anywhere from $50,000 to several hundred thousand dollars a year. NEOTEC will conduct a...

How to become a leader and take charge of your professional development.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)(companies launches various management development programs to develop inner skills)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] You've just landed the big promotion that s catapulted you to the management level. You are now the boss, but have never managed others before. What do you do? As the saying goes: "Great leaders aren't born, they're...

How to run your health-care business more smoothly.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When your business is health care, your focus is on the patient and giving the highest quality and timely care possible. To do this well, you'll need a prescription that includes conveniently located offices, the...

How to leverage your local university for business and economic development.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Fall means back to class, but students aren't the only ones who should consider heading back to school. According to Dr. Patricia Book of Kent State University's Division of Regional Development, area businesses...

How to use a business advisor to help manage risk and improve operations.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Business advisors can offer a variety of services to assist you in running your business more smoothly, especially when dealing with financial and operational performance. Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm...

How to use a chamber of commerce to help grow your business.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For centuries, businesses have reaped the benefits of joining chambers of commerce. But beyond the myriad of networking opportunities, there are many ways a chamber can help your business grow and thrive. ...

How to choose the right loan to expand your business.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... The most important step when choosing a loan to expand your business is putting together a good team, says Pete Collins, senior vice president of commercial lending with Home Savings Bank. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You might be a great...

How to set up a separation agreement for terminated employees.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... In Ohio, employers have the right to terminate an employee for any reason. "But if you are going to give people transition benefits, you want to have a clean break," warns John Cernelich, a partner with Calfee, Halter and Griswold and co-chair...

Business professionals directory.(How To: The Source to Better Your Business)
October 1, 2007... John R. Cernelich Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP 1400 KeyBank Center 800 Superior Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44114 P: (216) 622-8251 E-mail: jcernelich@calfee.com John serves as co-chair of the firm's labor and...

Expanding the vision: Deal Maker Forum ponders Cleveland's role in the Great Lakes Region.(Deal Maker Forum)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If you're going to grapple with regional economic-development issues, at some point, you must consider them from the widest perspective. That's exactly what the 2007 Commercial Real Estate Deal Maker Forum will do...

Reshaping the Midwest: forum speaker John Austin promotes regionalism for the Great Lakes states.(Deal Maker Forum)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] John C. Austin has big, plans for the Great Lakes Region. He s taken up the cause to reshape the mindset of the west by creating and disseminating a winning economic vision and action agenda. As keynote speaker...

Setting trends: Cleveland is at the cusp of a new urban building boom.(Deal Maker Forum)(Grubb & Ellis Co.)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When David Browning invites clients to his Cleveland office, he admits it's challenging to give them alternate directions to avoid the inconvenience of the road and sidewalk reconstruction in downtown Cleveland. ...

Practicing urban redevelopment: can creating new urban environments stop Cleveland's population decline?(Deal Maker Forum)
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] East Fourth Street in Cleveland is the talk of the town. The red brickpaved city block--illuminated by a dozen overhead strings of small, bright lightbulbs--is lined with an eclectic mix of entertainment...

Who's on first? Leading through innovation in Ohio.(Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield)
October 1, 2007... When I think about innovation, many things come to mind. The first man to walk on the moon. The first airplane. The first state to enact laws protecting working women. Even the first hot dog! If you're puzzled by my thoughts, let me help...

Patient power: opening the books on medical costs and quality helps inform healthcare consumers.
October 1, 2007... Do you find yourself reaching for a calculator to decode your last medical bill, or to figure out how much those lab tests might cost you? Welcome to the era when patients became healthcare consumers. Everyone wants quality health care--and...

Melatonin magic: it's touted as a remedy for seasonal blues, jet lag, sleep disorders, even cancer. But experts say "proceed with caution.".
October 1, 2007... Seasons are changing, which means your mood may be changing as well. Dropping temperatures, shorter days and longer nights are enough to give anyone a case of the blahs. But it might be something more, such as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD),...

Fit for fall action: learn how to play it safe and avoid sports-related injuries at any age.(sports injuries)
October 1, 2007... As the brutal summer heat slides into cooler autumn days, people of all ages enjoy accelerating their sports and physical activities. Kids' team sports kick into gear, from field hockey to football, and lacrosse to soccer. For adults, flag...

Are we a Prozac nation? Antidepressants are the no. 1 prescribed drug today, but are we relying on them too much to treat the blues?
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Everyone has experienced the feeling of being down in the dumps, or even full-blown depression. Sometimes, even a bad day can feel like the end of the world. Depression can vary in its severity, and different people...

The best defense: making the right lifestyle choices can help defend yourself against cancer.
October 1, 2007... Cancer. "The Big C." Statistics consistently rank it as the second most deadly killer in the United States, trailing only heart disease. It's the cause of one out of every four deaths in this country. And in 2007, more than 1.4 million people...

Cholesterol attack: statins: for cardiovascular health, these cholesterol-busting wonder drugs are a multibillion-dollar industry. Should you be concerned about possible risks?
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] For some people, statins are the miracle drugs that permit them to enjoy "Cheeseburgers in Paradise." For those who follow their doctors' advice, these cholesterol-lowering medications form the right...

Shedding light on diabetic retinopathy: diabetes can cause vision complications if left untreated.
October 1, 2007... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Controlling diabetes can be a difficult lifestyle. Seven percent of the U.S. population--children and adults--have diabetes. Yet, nearly one third are unaware they even have the disease. The repercussions can be...

Ulmer & Berne's annual golf outing.(WORKING THE ROOM)
October 1, 2007... Jonathan Hoak, chief ethics and compliance officer at Hewlett-Packard was the keynote speaker for Cleveland law firm Ulmer & Berne LLP's annual golf outing on Aug. 23. Hoak spoke on the topic of "Winning Ethically." Attendees to this event...

Professionals in the City.(WORKING THE ROOM)(Brief article)
October 1, 2007... Hundreds of community-minded businessmen and women gathered at the Cleveland Botantical Garden on Aug. 9 for the Professionals in the City series titled, "The Region's New Vision." Professionals in the City is a series of quarterly networking...