Inside Business articles from September 2002

Inside Business archives from September 2002

A special businesswoman. (Editor's Column).(appreciation)(Column)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... As we prepared this year's Business Woman of the Year feature (page 39), I started to think about businesswomen who have influenced my life. There have been many--each outstanding in her own way. But one woman stands out. I guess you...

Correction.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Biz Links "Education" writeup for Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (July) listed an incorrect phone number. The correct number is (440) 526-5200. Also, "audit education" in the some writeup should read "adult education." We regret the errors.

Political cycle. (Cause).(Century Cycles; bicycle paths)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... On a quiet Sunday morning in London, Lois Cowan decided to take a leisurely bike ride. "A lightning bolt hit," says the co-owner of Century Cycles. "After that morning, I really started to get into it." A native of Medina County, Cowan...

Last one in... (Trends).(Management Recruiters International;)(work hours)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... While early birds may nab the worm, employees who arrive early don't receive the same recognition as those who work late, according to anecdotal evidence gathered by Management Recruiters International (MRI) of Cleveland. "It's more...

Moral code. (Software).(copyright piracy)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... It's hard to imagine software companies such as Microsoft and Oracle feeling the crunch of these lean times. But the numbers don't lie: The software industry lost $11 billion globally in 2001 as a result of piracy (reselling unauthorized...

Elephant man. (Passions).(Bruce Lowe, Elefence International)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... It's blazing hot, and Martika an African elephant at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, seeks solace by flinging dirt onto her back like a cool, dusty blanket. Bruce Lowe can't help but giggle. Lowe, a partner with Calfee, Halter &...

Phil Bessler. (In Sites).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Occupation: Herzog chair in free enterprise at Baldwin-Wallace College Education: M.B.A. and B.S.E.E. from Northeastern University, Boston Email: pbessler@bw.edu Web site: www.bw.edu/academics/bus/ FAVORITE BOOKMARKS. ...

Virtual vino.(Ohio Wine Producers Association's)(MyOhioWine.com)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... The Ohio Wine Producers Association and our own Great Lakes Publishing have launched an e-storefront for more than 20 Ohio wineries at MyOhioWine.com (www.myohiowine.com). Facilitating the direct sale of Ohio wines, the site also offers...

Takin' on Tiger.(Tiger Woods suit against painter)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Cleveland lawyer J. Michael Murray, of Berkman, Gordon, Murray & DeVan, appeared on ESPN's Outside the Lines in July to discuss "Athletes vs. Artists." Murray has filed a brief on behalf of artist Rick Rush, who is being sued by Tiger Woods....

Cleveland underground.(Memorial Shoreway plan)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Apparently, whether Cleveland should reclaim its lakefront is a moot point. Plans are set to develop a strategy to reroute the Memorial Shoreway. At a July 26 press conference at The Harp bar and restaurant, Cleveland Mayor Jane Campbell,...

A rush to condensed judgment.(Arthur Andersen and Co.)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Clarity, like charity, needs to begin at home. And Inside Business intends to practice what it preaches. In this section of the August Issue, we condensed the observation of one Arthur Andersen employee into a general statement that the...

A crack in the glass ceiling. (By the Numbers).(women board members)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
September 1, 2002... A crack appears to be forming in the glass ceiling as more and more women take seats on corporate boards. Since 1993, the number of Fortune-500 companies with women on their boards has risen 25.8 percent, according to Catalyst, a...

Golf With Gil outing. (Working the Room).(Gil Van Bokkelen)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... It's hard to say who got the better of whom at Inside Business' "Golf With Gil" outing at Red Tail Country Club in Avon. On one hand, all the players enjoyed a warm July Saturday on one of Northeast Ohio's best golf courses. Participants...

Cleveland World Trade conference networking reception. (Working the Room).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... To kick off its two-day conference and exhibition, the World Trade Center Cleveland sponsored a networking reception at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on June 25. The trade center used the Rock Hail as the backdrop to present...

Take mom's advice: the first impression is up to you. (Customer Service).(Brief Article)(Column)
September 1, 2002... Remember when your mom always told you to make a good first impression because it could last forever? As usual, mom was right. I keep saying to myself, "Why do I have to write these articles on customer service? Why do I tell people...

The notes of a Cliffhanger: the latest cribnotes from the wireless world. (eIndustry).(Cliff Notes)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... He saved you in high school. When you went to college, he came along as a familiar friend. True to his Nebraska roots, he was loyal and always there to bail you Out of a jam. You wondered about his bizarre sense of fashion -- bright...

The joy of soy: Country Pure Foods in Akron has an appetite for success in the beverage industry. (Regional Focus: Akron).(soy juice drink)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... IS the world ready for soy juice? Ricardo J. Alvarez says he believes consumers will enjoy his company's new product. His soft voice builds with passion as he makes the case for Soy Juicy!, which hit Chicago grocery-store shelves in...

Special delivery: emotional intelligence in the trucking industry? It may seem unlikely, but for international shipping company Roadway Express in Akron, the concept translates into an energized work force and increased earnings.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Forklifts zip back and forth. Freight is packed. Semi trucks rumble off to the next delivery. It's the same scene, day in and day out at Roadway Express' Copley terminal. This is the guts of the trucking business, where orders can change...

Primal authority: author Richard Boyatzis, of Case Western Reserve University, discusses the relevance of emotional intelligence.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Think of the boss who drove you absolutely crazy. Recall how it felt to drag yourself to work each day, demoralized and depressed. Now think of the boss who inspired you, and made you feel valued and excited about your work. These...

Leading by example: Oglebay Norton CEO John Lauer appears in a best seller as an example of a democratic leader who listens to employees and encourages his executives to do the same.(Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power)(of Emotional Intelligence)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... John Lauer admits he was once a boiling frog. Lauer, 63, chairman and CEO of Oglebay Norton Co. in Cleveland, is profiled in the book, Primal Leadership: Realizing the Power of Emotional Intelligence. The management book, which...

2002 Business Woman of the Year Cleveland and Akron.(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Our 2002 Business Woman of the Year recipients share a common strength--the ability to communicate. Inside Business typically honors one woman from Akron and one woman from Cleveland. This year, we honor two Cleveland winners whose...

The mentors.
September 1, 2002... ALMA ALFONZO CEO, LELOLAI BAKERY LTD. MENTOR: DR. BERNADINE HEALY Mentoring is one of the oldest forms of influence--an act I think of as passing the torch of wisdom and opening doors to maximize potential. Mentoring goes well...

Widening the circle: An urban district aims for world-class status as a neighborhood. (Commercial Real Estate).(University Circle)
September 1, 2002... University Circle has no trouble attracting visitors to its cultural, medical and educational institutions. More than 2 million people visit the area annually. It also accommodates a work force of nearly 20,000 employees daily. But...

Promoting urbane renewal: a new kind of town-gown partnership is being forged throughout Northeast Ohio. (Commercial Real Estate).(University of Akron; Youngstown State)(University)
September 1, 2002... Ted Curtis calls it "the inherent problem of the urban campus." "We didn't have a lot of clean land to work with. We inherited roads, streets and buildings of different styles," says Curtis, vice president of capital planning and...

Growth conductor: University Circle provides the score for a real estate developer. (Commercial Real Estate).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Donna Laidlaw has a lot in common with an orchestra director. "You know where you want to go, and you've got to bring everybody along," she says. "You've got to bring the right players in at the right time, and you don't want to let these...

Good eats: a sensible diet can help business professionals cut the fat. (Health Care).
September 1, 2002... The Old World saying goes, "Europeans work to live, Americans live to work." With workweeks continuously lengthening and vacation days slipping away as projects pile up, those Europeans may be onto something. And as Americans spend more...

Resource directory: a guide to area health-care services. (Health Care).(a book)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... BENEFITS Herbruck, Alder & Co. (216) 623-2600 www.herbruckalder.com For the past 30 years, Herbruck, Alder & Co. has been a leading employee-benefits firm representing more than 350 clients. Working with more than 25...

Technology for the people: a local nonprofit continues its mission to deliver computer equipment and services to those in need. (Tech Know).(Computers Assisting People)
September 1, 2002... Computer skills may be essential for survival in business, but what could such abilities mean to individuals who are simply trying to survive? A great deal, according to a group of local technology experts. Computers Assisting People...

In the know: area experts offer tips on the latest IT trends and practices. (Tech Know).(information technology)(Questions and Answers)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Q: What's the best approach when consulting a client about his or her IT system? A: "Try to focus on the customer's problem," says JeffDoland, vice president of operations at Andersen Consulting. "Let's say [the] network is horribly...

Aeronautics. (Players).(United States National Aeronautics and Space Glenn Research Center)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... NASA's Glenn Research Center has hired Robyn N. Gordon as chief of the Office of Human Resources. "Her diverse background in this field will serve Robyn well in carrying out a multitude of personnel-related activities to continue this...

Biotechnology. (Players).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Baiju Shah has been named vice president of BioEnterprise Corp. in Cleveland. "He was instrumental in shaping the organization based on an understanding of successful models from other regions, and will now play a key role in our success,"...

Chamber of commerce. (Players).(Massillon, Ohio)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Robert Meyer, a shareholder in the Canton office of Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs LLP, has been appointed to the board of trustees of the Massillon Area Chamber of Commerce, the Executive Committee of the Board and chairman of the...

Education. (Players).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Lorain County Community College has named Marcia Ballinger as vice president for strategic and institutional development. Ballinger previously served as LCCC's director of marketing and media relations, a position she held since 1991. She...

Environmental solutions. (Players).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Clayton Group Services in Cleveland has hired Karen B. Bujak as senior project manager in its occupational health and safety group. She has more than 23 years' experience in the field. "As Clayton is continually expanding its indoor...

Executive search. (Players).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Westlake-based Amotec Inc. has appointed two executive-search veterans to key positions: John Hew as CEO and Carmine Izzo as president. Hew, previously a director at Spherion Inc., earned his B.S. in marketing from The Ohio State University....

Financial services. (Players).(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Cheryl Dalton has joined Fifth Third Bank, Northeastern Ohio, as vice president and affiliate sales manager for Fifth Third Securities Inc. She brings more than 25 years of experience to the position. Dalton earned her master's of business...

Hospitality. (Players).(Inter-Continental Hotels Cleveland)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Inter-Continental Hotels Cleveland has named Rick Duda as director of sales and marketing. "He will be a critical member of our team as we open the new hotel and conference center in early 2003," says general manager Ann F. Peterson....

IT Solutions. (Players).(information technology)(Brief Article)
September 1, 2002... Scott Young has become vice president of Brulant Inc. in Cleveland. Young previously served as vice president and principal for the Cleveland branch of divine, a global IT software and consulting-services firm. "[Scott] complements our strong...