A brand identity
How Greg Skoda created a new brand in the midst of three start-up launches
Searching for buried treasure
Why Sterling Jewelers Inc.’s Paula Catterall and Dale Stincic pursue continuous innovation
How Angela Braly leads WellPoint based on clear goals and a strong sense of purpose
How Angela Braly leads WellPoint based on clear goals and a strong sense of purpose
A better mousetrap
How Alex Yakubovich and his partners at O-Web Technologies are revolutionizing the restaurant industry
Bright ideas
How three local executives created innovative companies by pursuing their vision
Judging innovation
There’s little question that judging a competition such as the Innovation in Business Awards is a daunting task. That’s why Smart Business assembled an all-star panel of judges, comprised of regional business leaders and former Innovation honorees. Smart Business provided each judge with the complete nomination packages and asked them to find six Visionaries and […]
From our sponsors
MAGNET, formerly known as CAMP Inc., supports and champions manufacturing in the northern half of Ohio and is the voice for the region’s manufacturers. Since 1984, MAGNET has assisted more than 2,000 manufacturers through its business consulting, product development and business incubation programs. MAGNET initiatives have generated more than $2 billion in economic impact for […]
Who’s on first?
Leading through innovation
Selling the plan
How Jim O’Brien gets everyone to work together at Ashland Inc.
Restoration hardware
How James Kuras and the AxioMed team are developing new solutions for degenerative spine diseases