Columbus Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 Recap and 2026 M&A Outlook

The Columbus M&A market experienced a 15.4 percent decrease in activity in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 Recap & 2026 M&A Outlook

The Pittsburgh M&A market experienced a 38.5 percent decrease in activity in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 recap and 2026 M&A outlook

With valuations more stable and financing conditions improving, the balance between risk and return is becoming more attractive for both buyers and sellers.
How Ken Ganley steered through 11 acquisitions in 2025 to expand Ohio’s largest auto dealer group

Whether or not Ganley’s growth this year involves more acquisitions, one thing is certain: He will stay focused on his people, treating them as the most important asset in his business.
Tips on managing through a crisis
Our Lady of the Wayside’s Terry Davis on how to manage through a crisis.
A look at AI rollouts in the workplace and how to execute them more effectively
Corporate College’s Tara Schmitt on ways to better manage the change process when introducing AI into an organization.
Why planning your transition and exit well before it’s needed secures your legacy
Glenmede’s Bethany Bryant on the importance of creating a business transition plan well ahead of time.
An inside look at pre-sale quality of earnings reports
Corrigan Krause’s Steve Miller on the pre-sale QofE — why and when to use it, and what to expect from the process.
A look at three new laws affecting employers in 2026
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Heather Steele on three new Ohio employment laws, who they impact and how to stay in compliance.
Workflow automation solutions offer cost cutting without cutting people
Blue Technologies’ Jeremiah Wagner on how companies are leveraging business solutions to improve processes amid shortages to budgets and workforce.