EY Connect Day provides opportunities for the whole team to give back

EY Connect Day is a single day of service that empowers more than 23,000 EY professionals from across the Americas to do their part to give back to the communities they call home. But the preparation that goes into making it such a special day begins long before that, says Ernst & Young LLP Cleveland […]

S-E-A Ltd.’s reputation stems from its workforce

S-E-A Ltd. is constantly looking for, not necessarily the first person, but the right person. The forensic engineering company has had positions that will remain unfilled for two years because it couldn’t find the ideal person.

Without execution, vision is just a big idea

Leaders are often referred to as the visionaries in a business, and many of us who fall into that category following a career of growing and evolving an organization recognize that vision separates a leader from a manager. Vision is that end goal, what the leader is reaching for, why he or she pumps so […]

What can you do to make a difference in the lives of others?

For centuries, we have explored and been inspired to fully grasp and understand the significant power of our thoughts. Undoubtedly, what we think, determines the direction, quality and importantly, the emotional greatness of our lives. As philanthropic leaders, many also understand the impact this thinking has on the direction and the quality of the lives of those […]

Behind the scenes at Cheryl's during its holiday ramp up

While Cheryl Krueger no longer owns the cookie company she started in 1981, Cheryl’s is still synonymous with the city of Columbus. Learn about the company’s peak season in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.

Due diligence is important on both sides of the investing table

Here at JumpStart, we are currently supporting tech startups from three separate investment funds totaling $40 million dollars. So as you can imagine, we are getting a lot of attention from entrepreneurs. But, there are likely even more out there waiting for the right time to connect. That’s because entrepreneurs are often uncertain about when […]

Cultivate your young leaders

It’s easy for top management to get caught up in the day-to-day. But the companies that thrive and enjoy success over the long haul are those that invest in their people — and more particularly in team members who become tomorrow’s leaders.

Business engagement, volunteerism vital to hospice mission

Hospice of the Western Reserve has been a member of the Northern Ohio community for almost 40 years. As a nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to serving the needs of local residents, we are part of the fabric of the community. It is critical that we remain agile, so we can respond to changing needs and […]

It makes a real difference

You may not know the thanks of a grateful recipient directly, but that doesn’t mean they’re not thankful.