Doing the work to help companies start, scale and stay in Ohio
Founders need more than encouragement; they need capital, customers, talent, mentors and peers who help them move faster.
A primer on business buyer types and the pros and cons of each
A perfect buyer does not exist. Don’t fret over finding one. Instead, focus on defining your goals and determining who is best able to meet them.
Openness is not endorsement
Leadership requires enough humility not to get demoralized by things being attributed to you that you never said or meant to imply.
Power of relationships and why they are so important
Investing in relationships with the same energy you devote to other aspects of your life is one of the most rewarding investments you can make.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, September 2026: The Federal Reserve and the cost of dealmaking
In July 2026, the Cleveland M&A market saw decreased expansion, with month-over-month deal volume decreasing by 20 percent.
2026 Family Business Achievement Awards
We celebrate the family businesses navigating both family and market dynamics to not just survive but thrive amid increasingly challenging times. See who we recognized this year.
What to do when AI gets you wrong
You’ve changed a lot in the last few years, AI is still reading about the old you. Here is the playbook to change that.
Strategic mid-year tax planning protects capital and enhances cash flow
Corrigan Krause’s Christine Eichmuller on the benefits of proactive tax analysis.
How your website could expose your business to lawsuits from an out-of-state anti-wiretapping law
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ David Myers on the litigation risks for commercial website operators from The California Invasion of Privacy Act.
How strategic succession planning protects family businesses
S&T Bank’s Diana Selzer on how succession planning for businesses protects family wealth and establishes a sustainable framework that can insulate companies from future turbulence.