Who we are
Smart Business Network Inc. is a multi-media company with 20-plus years of history in producing the highest quality content, events and marketing materials. A family first company, Smart Business has grown over the years into two strong divisions that meet different needs.
Smart Business Magazines and Events focuses in on C-level executives of fast-growth, middle-market and large companies to put out informational journals in local markets and full scale networking events across the country.
Taking the legacy of quality content to another level is the Smart Business Content Marketing division. This group develops custom content plans to help companies drive the marketing goals of our partners through creative and proven means ranging from magazines to microsites.
In today’s changing business environment Smart Business has full digital and social media capabilities across both of these divisions.
Smart Business Network has received numerous honors over the years, including being named one of the 99 best companies to work for in Northeast Ohio and being included among the 100 fastest-growing companies in Northeast Ohio. Our company has been featured in the local as well as national press, including the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. Smart Business Cleveland has been named the best business publication in the State of Ohio on four different occasions.
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About Smart Business Magazines and Events
The Magazines
Smart Business is a management journal providing insight, advice and strategy for C-level executives of fast-growth, middle-market and large companies. Our 17 publications are designed as concise packages that meet the information needs of senior decision makers of these companies. Each edition of Smart Business features a cover story on a high-profile local business or community leader on what makes them successful. Other features include Smart Leaders, providing management thoughts for the CEO of successful middle-market company, and Fast Lane, a quick Q&A with the CEO of a rapidly growing company, and local columnists who can talk to the specific marketplace. In addition, Smart Business partners with leading local service providers to provide expert advice for our senior decision-maker audience. To learn more about our award-winning editorial product, visit our editorial overview.
The Events
In business, there is no substitute for face-to-face contact. That’s why Smart Business has created numerous conferences to allow executives to gain insight into key business ideas and strategies. From large-scale evening galas to more intimate luncheon events, Smart Business conferences draw together the most prominent and influential business leaders in each market we serve.
Check out our events calendar.
Have a CEO you think should be speaking at one of our events? Let us know.
Smart Business marketing programs
Looking to reach the C-suite? Smart Business focuses its attention here through all aspects of the company and has integrated marketing packages to help you get your message in front of the right person.
About Smart Business Content Marketing
The rules of marketing have changed. Buyers no longer want to read boasts of product superiority; what they want is valuable content that will improve their businesses. Smart Business Content Marketing helps clients develop and execute targeted campaigns to drive improved customer and prospect engagement while positioning them as thought leaders in their markets.
The goal of a good content marketing campaign is consistency. Smart Business Content Marketing develops content plans that push content out on a regularly scheduled basis from simple daily blog posts to quarterly magazines. Learn more about Smart Business Content Marketing.
