A business mix for today’s global world
U.S. manufacturers have to find ways to expand, ways to do things that can’t be offshored. Or else, be competitive with automation or technology. It’s all about having the right business mix.
Cleveland nonprofit takes multi-faceted approach to end homelessness
Susanna H. Krey is working hard to change the way communities confront the problem of homelessness. “Historically, the paradigm of how to serve homeless individuals is to serve them while they are homeless,” says Krey, president of Sisters of Charity Foundation of Cleveland. “The new model says you house them and then serve them. Everybody […]
Training the next generation of employees
Many manufacturers are getting creative with their workforce development as they not only deal with lost experience when people retire but also have a hard time finding job candidates.
Connecting people to Ohio’s history with the Towpath Trail
Ohio’s iconic Towpath Trail that runs along the Ohio & Erie Canalway gets more than 2.5 million visits each year from people treading its historic pathways.
Early stained glass windows in Pittsburgh reflect the opalescent era
Pittsburgh is more commonly identified with heavy industry, but the area also has a magnificent heritage of architecture and stained glass. Albert Tannler, Historical Collections Director at the Pittsburgh History & Landmarks Foundation, highlights seven important stained glass windows in the Steel City in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Pittsburgh.
The end of the big and impersonal
Great things are happening in Rust Belt cities. Not the mega-projects you might imagine, but rather an unsung, yet mighty, generation-based culture change.
How to choose the right document management solution
Document management systems can seem complex and daunting, but that’s not an excuse for using old version or not even using DMS. All Covered Pittsburgh’s Stephan J. Cico gives the ins and outs of document management.
Industry changes mean the right captive manager is even more critical
Single parent captives continue to be a viable risk management option, even though a pending court case may impose new rules for how they can be set up and run. Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.’s Robert Zedreck discusses what’s going on with captives and how some companies are successfully using them.
Self-funding is a viable strategy for more and more employers
Because of the effects of the Affordable Care Act and ever-escalating costs, employers need to focus on where their medical dollars are being spent. That’s why it’s time to consider self-funded health plans, says Domenic Pascucci of JRG Advisors. Self-insurance is now a viable option for employers as small as 25 employees or less.
Settle disputes before they happen by drafting effective governing documents
There are misconceptions that people have at the outset of a business relationship that, over time, can present difficulties for the entity they create. That’s why Christopher Passodelis, Jr. of Sherrard, German & Kelly, P.C. encourages partners to create governing documents that set the rules that guide the actions of a company from the start.