Fady Chamoun grows Aladdin’s and Seasoned Brands with a commitment to Lebanese heritage and hospitality
With some 2,200 employees across a footprint that stretches into four states and abroad, the Chamoun family is focused on extending their heartfelt hospitality as the company continues to grow.
Mastering the gift of pause and why it is a great opportunity
The next time life presents you with the gift of pause, don’t waste it on panic. Instead, embrace it and enjoy the pause.
Does AI have a place in your business?
AI can coexist with your regular workforce, but with caution.
Lead with the balanced data framework
In high-stakes environments, confident decision-making is a strategic advantage.
Columbus Deal Activity, September 2025: Forecasting a strong finish to 2025
With both buyers and sellers re-entering the market with improved confidence, the second half of the year is well-positioned to deliver an impressive performance of deal making activity.
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will impact middle-market businesses
Brady Ware’s Kristin Krabacher on the provisions in the OBBBA that likely matter most to middle-market businesses.
New solutions help companies move beyond legacy phone systems
Blue Technologies Smart Solutions’ Lauren Hanna on the challenges of legacy phone systems and the modern solutions that address them.
Dealmaking realities differ sector by sector, but uncertainty is the common thread
Several Columbus-area dealmakers offered their take on the current M&A market, sharing their perspective on how buyers, sellers, entrepreneurs and investors are fairing. Here’s what they have to say.
Patience is a virtue, even if you’re not used to waiting
By putting your focus on the long term and trusting yourself, your colleagues and your process, you can lead your business through the low points of its story.
The people side of M&A due diligence
Numbers may tell the story on paper, but it’s the people that make a business successful. Be sure you’re reading the whole book.