Rediscovering happiness through the eyes of grandchildren
Perhaps the greatest gift our grandchildren give us is the reminder to slow down, to be present and to remember that joy is not something we must earn or achieve.
Why business leaders must be in the AI driver’s seat
To truly understand this shift, business leaders must immerse themselves in AI.
Leveraging annual business valuations as a strategic growth tool
Corrigan Krause’s Brent Michalak on key value drivers, the diagnostic role of a formal business valuation and why these assessments are critical long before a sale is on the horizon.
How modern payment strategies can optimize working capital
S&T Bank’s Josh Fogle on how organizations can rethink payment acceptance to strengthen working capital without running afoul of card network rules.
Proactive tax planning as a core business strategy
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Steven Dimengo and Oliver Thomas on how treating tax risk as a foundational element of business operations can prevent manageable issues from becoming major assessments.
Navigating high-impact disruptions in the middle market
Our Lady of the Wayside’s Terry Davis on the critical steps required to navigate professional turbulence and emerge with a more robust, streamlined operation.
Why strategy must precede investment
Glenmede’s Robert M. Siewert on the advantages of a planning-led approach and why building a portfolio without a roadmap can lead to misaligned outcomes.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, May 2026: Capital re-deployment signals a turning point for M&A activity

The Cleveland M&A market experienced a 31.4 percent increase in activity in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025
Columbus Deal Activity, May 2026: Capital re-deployment signals a turning point for M&A activity

The Columbus M&A market experienced a 13 percent decline in activity in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, May 2026: Capital re-deployment signals a turning point for M&A activity

The Pittsburgh M&A market experienced a 56.8 percent increase in activity in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025