Akron’s downtown can drive its economic future
Akron is on the brink of a historic election. In the course of one day, Akron will choose its first new chief executive in almost three decades and seat an entire city council — a moment of opportunity as Akron defines its future. While there are many opinions about potential priorities, I’ll posit that Akron’s […]
How to work with your bank to find the right products for your needs
How to work with your bank to find the right cash management services to support your business and protect your funds.
Leadership always comes down to character
We live in a world where information and ideas are moving faster than we can think and the newest scandal is just a click away on our smartphones or tablets. We are able to witness, in real time, the non-vetted decisions or consequences from those decisions via a variety of social media platforms. Competing worldviews […]
How new changes in disclosure requirements will help borrowers
How new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau disclosure requirements and how the changes will also impact other parties to a real estate transaction.
Understand your legal liability of employee injury beyond workers’ comp
At one time, workers’ compensation was the sole remedy for an insured employee in Ohio, but over time the courts have eroded that.
How Akron Children’s Hospital saved millions on construction and improved outcomes with Lean principles
Behind the scenes of the redesigned campus and state-of-the-art facility is a process that not only shaved money and time off the project, but has been a conduit for meaningful internal changes.
Onshoring may stabilize pricing, but help is needed to make Ramco’s transition work in Hudson
Though the press release headline read, “Ramco Specialties announces it will keep world headquarters in Hudson,” Rick Malson, president of Ramco Specialties Inc., says moving wasn’t the aim. “Honestly, the full intent was to stay in Hudson if we could find a way to do it,” he says. Malson grew up in Hudson and most […]
Address potential conflict at the front end when forming your joint venture
why you need to prepare for potential conflict in your joint venture.
Rebuilding Together is building partnerships to help repair homes
Paul Holm, executive director of Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio, is concerned about Northeast Ohio’s aging population. In some cases, senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, have trouble maintaining their homes and don’t have the money to afford repairs. For some, this can pose a significant health and safety risk, and the problem is only […]
Tips from a banker on making the loan process go smoothly
At some point, nearly every business needs a loan. Here are some quick tips to help your experience with your banker go smoothly. Involve your banker early No one is more familiar with the loan process than your banker. Even if you’re only in the planning stage, reach out to your banker for guidance and […]