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This year's recipients of the Cascade Capital Corp. Business Growth Award have maintained strong growth records over the past five years.
Banks need to start loosening their lending standards to help us climb out of this recession.
The benefits and pitfalls of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Investing in the Internet: The man behind The University of Akron's Wired for Wireless project
It may be hard to get a loan right now, but it's not impossible if you know how to communicate.
Why this local business management consultant is telling her clients to get ready for change
SummaCare will offer members Web access to personal medical information.
This time, the attack on our economy comes from your peers, and you can help put a stop to it.
Why the United Way of Summit County turned to the corporate community to turn its numbers around
How the Fairlawn Hilton stays on top of its customers
A recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling strikes down the Legislature, making it easier for injured employees to successfully sue.
R&R International sparks employee loyalty with cash, trips, clothing.
His father gave him a start, but Louis Perry Jr.'s success is of his own design.
Michael Conny thought he'd be a welder. Instead, he runs a $50 million business.
Visual Marking Systems was having a problem with sales. It wasn’t the people selling, it was the positions they were in.
Akron, Canton and Cleveland must work together for growth, not compete against each other.
Mark Williams answers the call of how to reduce costly long-distance holding.
I manage a handful of writers. Albert Gilbert manages 3,500 employees. One day, he taught me something about patience.
Haircuts and long weekends are all part of the plan at Superior Staffing.
Choosing new signage that fits your message, budget and overall image.
After 140 years, Diebold Inc. stays true to its roots, while looking into the next century.
Ken Thompson is fast on his feet. The marathon runner reacts to trends as quickly as he runs a race.
Ken Thompson is fast on his feet. The marathon runner reacts to trends as quickly as he runs a race.
DataNow founder Karen Brown excels at making the rules up as she goes.
DataNow founder Karen Brown excels at making the rules up as she goes.
As much a legend for his competitiveness as for his innovation, Step2 founder Tom Murdough has built two giants in the toy industry by challenging conventional wisdom.
As much a legend for his competitiveness as for his innovation, Step2 founder Tom Murdough has built two giants in the toy industry by challenging conventional wisdom.
After 140 years, Diebold Inc. stays true to its roots, while looking into the next century.
Ed Tromczynski has helped drive Twinsburg-based PlanSoft from an idea to one of Northeast Ohio’s most innovative companies.
Competing on a world-class level requires more than budget and ambition.
Americans are rushing to the Internet to search for old paychecks, security deposits and forgotten bank account balances. This year, the state is tightening laws for businesses which have not been rep
As president of the Akron/Canton/Youngstown region for Bank One, Raymond Heh’s network is his business lifeline.
The Anderson Group has found its own solution to filling IT positions—don’t look exclusively for IT skills.
This family-owned business founded in 1890 has seen many transformations within its market.
Landmark Plastics fills a niche with its greenhouse packaging products.
Hallrich Inc. employees decided 20 years ago to focus their charitable efforts on children’s causes. Millions of dollars later, the company can truly say it’s made a difference.
Ferriot’s success hinges on staying proactive in an ever-changing marketplace.
What are your employees doing when they leave work? Do you care? Should you care?
In an age of flashy Web sites, Roberts Express puts its IT resources into behind-the-scenes customer service programs.
A record sales year left Patio Enclosures with some room to improve communication with its customers.
A record sales year left Patio Enclosures with some room to improve communication with its customers.
After experiencing extraordinary growth over the last five years, MAC Trailer’s Michael Conny lands in the big leagues.
Initial encounters create lasting impressions.
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