Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, November 2026: Bridging the valuation gap through deal structure
The optimal deal outcome is one in which the economics, incentives and risk allocation are sufficiently aligned to bring buyer and seller expectations together, and create a clear path to closing.
The expensive truth about what happens because of a poor first impression
In business, civic boardrooms or community settings, making people feel welcome is more than basic courtesy — it is a competitive advantage.
The role of a leader in setting their organization up for Q1 success
Our Lady of the Wayside’s Terry Davis on how leaders can champion their organizations, and the connection between finishing strong this year and gaining a winning edge for next.
Capitalizing on Northeast Ohio’s resurgence for strategic business growth
S&T Bank’s Diana Selzer on how organizations can leverage Ohio’s geographic advantages and build banking relationships that extend far beyond providing capital.
Bridging the technology talent gap with co-managed infrastructure
Blue Technologies’ Eric Hester on how a co-managed technology strategy can remove IT bottlenecks and create a stable foundation from which to scale.
Securing the financial advantages of foreign capital without the compliance risk
Corrigan Krause’s Rachel Moore on establishing a compliance framework to avoid fines and secure the total value of international partnerships.
2026 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
Smart 50 Northeast Ohio recognizes the region’s top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!
Cascade Capital Corporation 2026 Business Growth Awards
The Cascade Capital Corp. Business Growth Awards recognize outstanding companies that fortify the strength of the Northeast Ohio regional economy. See who we honored this year.
Financial considerations for unmarried couples
The 4:8 Group’s Bob Bove on the financial considerations unmarried couples should make to ensure they have the same financial protections granted to married couples.
2026 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
In addition to showcasing this year’s honoree class, we talk with many of the business leaders whose talented staff are being recognized to learn how their firms execute strategies to attract, develop and retain the next generation of dealmakers. Here’s what they had to say.