Fostering women in business

Is the glass ceiling gone or just moved? By Dustin S. Klein If you look at the list of the highest-paid CEOs in Northeast Ohio, you’ll notice all of them are men. With the exception of Suzanne Sutter, president and CEO of Things Remembered, you’d be hard-pressed to name another woman at the helm of […]

The power of workforce development

Competition, technology and tougher standards for quality, service and timeliness are reshaping how companies large and small manage their employees, operate their workplaces and choose locations for their facilities. For Greater Akron to have an advantage, it must have a strong workforce. Knowledge is the asset for the future; it has replaced capital, labor and […]

Should you buy or lease?

To run a successful business, you might need to purchase a number of big-ticket items. Whether you are in construction and need a back hoe or you’re upgrading your computer system, the decision to acquire is generally easy, but whether to buy or lease is often a tougher question. When assessing your options, start with […]

The IT solution

Information technology can help reduce health care costs and improve efficiency.

Mission critical

How Ted Zampetis brought Shiloh Industries back from the verge of bankruptcy

Vested interest

Valley Savings Bank president and COO Ann Durr prepares for big strategic changes in the months ahead.