As one of seven children growing up in a blue-collar family in Lakewood, Chris Haas has always been well-acquainted with the value of a hard day’s work.

Entrepreneurs don't look for money first. They look for success and Fady Chamoun and his sons, Fares and Paul, have followed that formula to incredible success at Aladdin's Eatery.

As the auto industry continues to change, forcing car dealers to continue to adapt and transform their strategies, Alison Spitzer is confident she has the right team in place.

This year’s Smart 50 honorees have made a difference in their organizations and in the region. Their positive impact on employment has reinvented the Northeast Ohio landscape into one of the most up-and-coming business regions in the country.