How economists use sports to study market efficiencies and test business theories
Dr. Stephen Shmanske, Professor Emeritus of Economics, California State University, East Bay
Dr. Daphne Preuss, founder and CEO, Chromatin Inc.
Private Equity/ Venture Capital — Finalist Like many entrepreneurs, Dr. Daphne Preuss started with a seed of an idea. The difference? Her idea also started with a seed. Preuss launched Chromatin Inc. in 2000 while working as a professor at the University of Chicago. Her research focused on synthetic biology technology to create customized feedstock […]
Introduction: 2012 Gulf Coast Area Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year®
Each year in June, Ernst & Young celebrates entrepreneurial leaders across the country as part of the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year awards. This year marks the 26th year in which Ernst & Young has recognized those leaders. Over the years, we’ve learned that entrepreneurial leaders are a little different from the rest […]
Alan Smith, CEO, QR Energy LP
Exploration & Production, Finalist After building two companies from 2003 to 2008, Alan L. Smith went to work for the private equity firm that originally backed him, Quantum Energy Partners. In 2009, after two years as a private equity investor, Smith was asked to take over Quantum Resources, a direct investment oil and gas fund […]
June Ressler, founder and CEO, Cenergy International Services LLC
Logistics & Industrial Services, Award Recipient As the CEO of Cenergy International Services LLC, a company she created in 1996, June Ressler leads with her head, closely followed by her heart. While her training as an attorney has enabled Ressler to manage complex contracts and contractor liability protection for Cenergy’s workplace solutions for some of […]
The 2012 World Class Customer Service Awards (Northeast Ohio)
Companies who consistently demonstrate that they deliver world-class customer service
How tax implications of recent and impending legislation will affect you
Mona Sarkar, J.D. MTax, FirstMerit Bank
How changes in health care are beginning to impact employers
Chuck Whitford, JRG Advisors, the management arm of ChamberChoice
Lowering 401(k) fees while seeking value
New federal rules regulating 401(k) plans will ultimately have the effect of driving down fees — but, in many cases, at a cost. One result of an increased emphasis on price will be a lack of attention to value. The result of this could be a commoditization of plans that makes them less expensive but […]
How Watters Creek found the perfect home in Allen, Texas
Allen Economic Development Corporation