A top class of Smart 50 winners
Every year when I see our class of Smart 50 honorees, I think, “This one is definitely the best.” This year was no different.
Why business owners should consider ESOPs when exiting their business
ESOPs are a structure that can provide viable options and potential benefits for business owners and their companies. Huntington’s Jim Altman shares how.
How to integrate leave of absence and employee assistance programs
Depression and other conditions may be amplified when employees are on leave caring for family members. However, an employee assistance program may be able to help, says UPMC’s Jim Kinville and Linda Croushore.
HIPAA laws: What employers don’t know can hurt them
HIPAA can create confusion and frustration. JRG Advisors’ Keith Kartman explains what employers need to know regarding privacy laws and health benefits.
Tips on identifying and reporting fraud in your organization
Having a profile of a common perpetrator isn’t enough for an organization to stop fraud. Clarus Partners’ J.W. Wilson talks fraud, its effect and what organizations can do to detect and mitigate it.
Cleveland's brightest minds want to make NEO the home of blockchain
Their goal is to make Cleveland ground zero for this young, still emerging technology with potential that is yet to be fully understood.
How to work remotely in a cyber-safe environment
It’s risky to allow your employees to work offsite, especially in the legal profession. Paul Sems of Blue Technology shares how to ensure cybersecurity.
2018 Pittsburgh Smart 50 honorees
This year’s Smart 50 class includes many new faces — executives who are making a difference in their organizations and region. Meet the 2018 Pittsburgh Smart 50 honorees.
Mitchell Grindley directs Plaskolite through a string of acquisitions

Experience pays off as Plaskolite and Mitchell Grindley make acquisitions in a bid to be a one-stop shop for customers.
Mid-Ohio Foodbank shifting to a client-centered, holistic model
The Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Matt Habash hope to create a client-centered food distribution model and a healthier community.