PNC Park remains one of the best ballparks in the MLB
Pittsburgh’s PNC Park is arguably the best ballpark in Major League Baseball. And if it’s not your top pick, it’s sure to be in your top five. Here’s a look at a intimate, classic ballpark that has stood the test of time, in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Pittsburgh.
New venue adds life to Ohio Machine
As Columbus’ first professional lacrosse team, the Ohio Machine is kicking off a new season in a new venue. Get the scoop about the growing lacrosse community and how the Ohio Machine fits in, in our enhanced digital edition of Smart Business Columbus.
How to conduct the ideal exit interview for millennials
Leaders and managers are very worried about high levels of turnover among millennials, and they are right to be. Why do they leave?
Craig Goehring has helped Brown and Caldwell find success in the virtual realm
Craig Goehring is a professional engineer and a student of leadership. Both skills have been put to the test in recent years as he has steadily changed the organizational structure of Brown and Caldwell.
JAKE is looking for believers in its brand
Jake Wall and Nathan Johnson each bring a certain set of skills to their work at JAKE, “a premier fashion brand that offers garments with classic proportions and modern conveniences.” “We went into this knowing where we were good at certain things,” says Johnson, the company’s co-founder and COO. “I’m not a designer and I […]
Customers want progress, not products
All of us are trying to make progress in some area of our lives. Many of us are trying to be good parents. Others want to attract a partner. Some want to care for aging parents. The list is seemingly endless. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone would help us make the progress we desire? […]
A look inside the mind of entrepreneurs
“As things change or shift in the process, having the courage to be honest and upfront about challenges is essential to a profitable transaction.”
How to put your best foot forward pitching corporate VCs
As an entrepreneur looking to raise capital, you’re probably considering multiple avenues of investment, but one in particular that may be beneficial to focus on is corporate investments. More and more, corporations are getting into the startup space, and are looking for the right companies to back for optimal return. Knowing which corporations are leaning […]
What to do in the midst of an uncertain future
There were acute challenges when I started leading the San Francisco Zoo as interim executive director: a tarnished public reputation, absence of corporate donors, a $2.4 million operating deficit and politicians threatening to shut it down. I knew what we needed to do — ensure public safety, emphasize visitor and donor relationships and stabilize the […]
Steven Marks is always thinking about how to make the Akron Marathon better
Running is as popular as ever in Northeast Ohio and one of the reasons for the surge in popularity is the creation of the Akron Marathon. Launched in 2003 by Steven and Jeannine Marks, along with the help of a small staff and thousands of volunteers, it’s become an event that appeals to more than […]