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Davey Tree Expert Co.Pat Covey and Davey Tree learn and grow through strategic acquisitions

Much of Davey Tree's tremendous growth can be attributed to acquisitions, a trend many in the company would not have believed possible just five years ago.

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Recognizing the companies that fortify our regional economyCascade Capital Corp.’s 20th Annual Business Growth Awards

Our coverage of the 43 Cascade Capital Corp. Business Growth Award winners for 2014.

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Cascade Capital Corp.’s 20th Annual Business Growth...

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Performance HealthMarshall Dahneke turns problems into profits at Performance Health

He's converted the gray market for the company's products into a successful retail business.

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Distance Over TimeJohn Crum’s Seaman Corp. is built for speed and longevity

John Crum’s appointment to president and COO of Seaman Corp. in January brought a philosophical and physical change to the […]

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John Crum’s Seaman Corp. is built for speed and...

Feature Stories

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Transform your organization and build a higher performing leadership team

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Massillon Development Foundation

Ray Hexamer talks opportunity as the new head of the Massillon Development...

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Building Stronger Communities

It’s trust over control when GAR Foundation funds community initiatives

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Uniquely Akron/Canton

The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is the crown jewel of Stark County

Insights

Paying attention to employee needs lends itself to great customer service

Paying attention to employee needs lends itself to great customer service

How to improve your company’s financial reporting and record keeping

The challenges small and midsize businesses face with financial reporting, and best practices for improvement.

Planned giving strategies offer a way to make money while giving it away

How planned giving strategies can benefit charities and donors.

What borrowers need to know as construction lending heats up

Exploring the lending environment for construction loans and the unique characteristics of the relationship between borrower and lender.

How to keep the lights on, even if you must temporarily close your doors

What you need to know about business income coverage.

Columnists

Mike Baach

Keep it simple

John Myers

There is no silver bullet

Dolf Kahle

Do we have a plan?

Adam Burroughs

Editor’s Note: Happy accident