The power of values + a good hashtag + action
To some, company core values may seem more like a cute marketing stunt than anything. But, when you stumble across a team or company that is deeply rooted with their values, every-thing feels different.
The Frick Pittsburgh raises its profile
The Frick Pittsburgh, a relatively young institution, is widening its appeal through special exhibitions and new amenities, including Undressed: A History of Fashion in Underwear that opens Oct. 21. Learn what’s going on at The Frick in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Pittsburgh.
The All American Quarter Horse Congress is a big draw
The world’s largest single-breed horse show will highlight the Quarter Horse for nearly the entire month of October. Discover more about the All American Quarter Horse Congress, which is a signature event for the city of Columbus, in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
Tracing the history of the Glamorgan Castle
The Glamorgan Castle has withstood a fire, become the center of a national olive poisoning story and survived at least two threats to be destroyed.
Cascade Capital Corporation 2017 Business Growth Awards
Congratulations to the Cascade Capital Corporation 2017 Business Growth Award winners for their continuing role in supporting and revitalizing our local and regional economies through their impressive growth!
Don’t just sit there – add value with thoughtful comments
If you’re really clear in what you say and how you say it, the true intent of your words will come through to others. Comments, guidance and instruction from you will be processed better.
Clarity is crucial when leaders assign work to others
Abdicating responsibility creates many problems, such as making the abdicator believe that only he is capable of performing important work.
Rise above the lack of civility that has become so common
There is not any inherent contradiction between a good bottom line and good behavior. In fact, I believe that good values correlate to success.
Put your money to work as interest rates rise
Many companies have been complacent in the low interest rate environment and aren’t activating their excess cash. Expectations of rate increases should spur some to start, says Jim Altman, middle Market Pennsylvania Regional Executive at Huntington Bank.
Yaromir Steiner connects the dots, finds patterns, starting with Easton
For Yaromir Steiner, who created Easton nearly 20 years ago, innovation is about connecting dots that aren’t in a straight line. He follows patterns and transplants ideas to a new location.