A business discussion about the Franklin Park Conservatory
Part of my conversation about the new Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden at the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens focused on the business behind the nonprofit. Over the decade that Bruce Harkey has been president and CEO, the organization has transformed.
Franklin Park Conservatory expects new children’s attraction to draw a crowd
Many things make the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens special, drawing about 200,000 visitors each year. Now, the conservatory can add one more thing to the list: the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children’s Garden, which will open to the public May 19, is expected to double the conservatory’s revenue.
Pam Petrow and Vector Security adapt to new technology
Technology has created a new dynamic in many businesses, and Vector Security is no exception. Pam Petrow shares how the company has adapted.
Goken America scales its infrastructure in the midst of rapid growth
For its first six years, Goken America stayed at about 10 or 20 employees, but because the company had positioned itself well, that all changed when the economy started to recover.
Steve Smith adapts to leading a global business at Plus Consulting
Plus Consulting was no stranger to international work, but it didn’t add a foreign office until a 2014 acquisition. That’s when CEO Steve Smith learned a lot about operating overseas.
The Noor Islamic Cultural Center seeks to bring people together
The national political rhetoric, anti-immigration movement and backlash against Muslim communities can make collaboration and outreach more challenging, but the Noor Islamic Cultural Center is still seeking to build bridges.
Data analytics and AI are the future of internal audit and fraud investigation
Kirstie Tiernan, data analytics managing director for BDO, Chicago at BDO USA, LLP, explores data analytics, especially as it relates to internal audits and why artificial intelligence (AI) adds even more value.
Strong customer relationships lead to healthier businesses
Business growth is dependent upon adding new clients, while keeping and expanding relationships with existing customers. Heather Wirtz, chief development officer at Richwood Bank, shares how to leverage your relationships into financial success.
Entrepreneurial foundation
Northeast Ohio is setting the pace nationally in the development of a regional approach to fostering the entrepreneurial mindset in young people. Deborah D. Hoover, president and CEO of The Burton D. Morgan Foundation, walks us through some of the highlights.
Careful due diligence is needed when seeking incentives
Financial incentives provide a competitive advantage to businesses, both new and existing. Graham Allison, president of Graham A. Allison & Associates LLC , an affiliate of Clarus Partners, discusses available incentives, when they can be used and what to consider before pursuing them.