Community for New Direction embraces collaboration, generates growth
Over the past decade, Community for New Direction has tripled in size thanks to a shift in thinking — collaborating with strategic partners in a variety of ways.
Zipline Logistics invests in its most important asset — its talent
The door opened for talent development at Zipline Logistics when CEO Walter Lynch sought help leading their millennial workforce. Here’s how Zipline Logistics grew to $32 million in annual revenue and 50 employees as a function of executing strategic initiatives like talent development.
Burnout can sneak up on you; watch for these signs
While I enjoyed many aspects of running a successful company, my professional success was coupled with the kind of severe personal stress that eventually led me to crash and nearly burn.
Mind the gender pay gap
Despite the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Caucasian women are paid between 77 and 96 cents for every dollar men make, depending on industry or job category. (African-American and Hispanic women are paid about 67 cents and 60 cents respectively).
Do more with less
While good stewardship is a term closely associated with the nonprofit sector, every organization can profit from getting in the habit of doing more with less.
How to rock your reputation in three easy steps
In today’s society, trying to opt out of proactive reputation management just isn’t an option anymore. But with proper education, you can rock your reputation and be in the forefront of your competition.
Akron Glass Works gets you up close and personal with glass
Check out this month’s Uniquely Akron-Canton feature on Akron Glass Works in our enhanced Digital Edition by clicking here.
Akron’s Pop-Up Retail program hopes to fill vacant downtown storefronts
An effort to fill vacant storefronts in downtown Akron with fresh entrepreneurial business ventures is off to a promising start.
Celtic Eagle Pipe Band brings back the powerful sound of the bagpipes
Alec Brown is a proud member of the Celtic Eagle Pipe Band, a tight-knit group based in the Akron/Canton area that is doing its part to share the unique heritage of both traditional and contemporary Celtic music.
Christopher Quinn restored trust and unleashed creativity to drive Step2 Co. to record sales
When Christopher Quinn arrived as president and CEO at Step2 Co. in January 2015, he could feel the tension. This proud company had seen near constant turnover in recent years and Quinn sensed that employees didn’t believe he would last any longer than the previous CEOs. So he set out to earn their trust.