Food truck owners unite in Central Ohio's growing industry
In 2012, about 10 Central Ohio food truck owners recognized the need for a unified voice. The Central Ohio Food Truck Association has since grown from the initial 10 to about 35. Discover more about the spirit of co-opetition and growth in Columbus’ food trucks in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
Daniel Rice IV and his brothers build Rice Energy into a billion dollar company
Daniel Rice IV, and his brothers Toby and Derek, sprinted through the past decade, ultimately agreeing to sell Rice Energy, the company they started, for $6.7 billion.
Choosing the right health coaching program for your employees
The key to bringing down health care costs? Change the behaviors that lead to the chronic diseases. UPMC Health Plan’s Amanda Budzowski explains how a coaching program can help.
Protect your money from digital threats with internal, external defenses
Protecting valuable data and systems in the digital space is critically important, but not always easy. Ally with your bank in the fight against cyberattacks, says Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman.
Critical risks in the energy industry — and what to do about them
The energy sector is rebounding, but staffing shortages and increasing automobile insurance rates remain a problem. Find out what Tony DeRiggi of Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is hearing from the industry.
PMI’s people and diversification help it stand the test of time
Over his 32 years running PMI, President and CEO David Case’s philosophy has grown to be: Surround yourself with the best people; then give them free rein and get out of their way.
Add value to your employee benefits with life and disability
Accident and tragedy are two things no employer wants to see for his or her employees. Life insurance and disability coverages can benefit both employers and their employees. JRG Advisors’ Chuck Whitford explains how.
Management accounting necessary, but underappreciated
Management accounting is underappreciated, but when business leaders are making tough decisions, they demand and need this information.
Making the global website work for you
A well-designed website is a “must have” aspect of international business.
Where innovation and impact meet
The concept of innovation brings to mind the idea of revolutionary change, of never before seen breakthroughs and novel new ideas. But it doesn’t always have to be that dramatic.