Areas of risk in 401(k) plans that expose companies to audits, litigation
Brouse McDowell’s Patrick J. Egan explores the aspects of plan management companies tend to miss and the risks that creates.
New year, new review?
Tips to help you rewire your performance reviews from GAR Foundation President Christine Amer Mayer.
What do the last mile and the last minute have in common?
Michael Feuer says the commonality between the mile and the minute is that what occurs at the end is what counts.
Collisions, connections and catalysts
Bounce Innovation Hub’s CEO Doug Weintraub explains innovation hubs and what they mean in today’s economy.
Elevate Greater Akron
Relationships, and the connections that they foster, are the central strength of the Greater Akron area. In his inaugural column, Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Steve Millard talks about how to leverage that strength.
Fire-Dex chases the 80 percent of the market share it’s yet to own
Fire-Dex CEO Bill Burke, having freed himself from the day-to-day work, has a plan to take a greater percentage of the firefighter protective gear market.
How to put your company in the best position to raise capital
There’s an appetite for investments, especially in Ohio’s big cities. Michael Stevenson of Clarus Partners explains how you can raise capital at different stages of your company’s life cycle.
For Alan Homewood, saying no was more important than saying yes
Alan Homewood, who grew and sold 2Checkout.com, found that sometimes it’s good to say no, but it’s always good to recognize underlying motivations.
Girish Gowda helps Alten-Cresttek balance support with agility under new ownership
Under the ownership of an international company, Alten-Cresttek finds the support it needs, while keeping the agility of a startup.
The New Albany Community Foundation’s influence as a convener grows
The New Albany Community Foundation is small — with only President Craig Mohre and a part-time assistant on staff — but its influence has grown far beyond the community.