David Robinson discusses how the San Antonio Spurs’ leadership took the long view when assembling a team
The San Antonio Spurs are an enviable NBA franchise, having won five championships and six conference titles in seven years, and doing so without marquee players — i.e. the archetypal superstars of the league. Among those players key to the franchise was David Robinson, the center who helped the team win two of its titles, all […]
The First Tee of Canton blends golf, values and grades to build better people
The First Tee of Canton is a youth development organization that provides educational programs centered on promoting good character traits and healthy lifestyle choices through golf. “Golf is just a tool that we utilize to help teach young people our core values,” says Angela Palomba, executive director of The First Tee of Canton. The organization […]
Understanding, mitigating cybersecurity risk
In a world where information is value, information is also a target. Data security is now organizational security. In order to protect themselves and their customers, business owners must now develop a strategic approach to data security.
Add an extra layer of liability protection through umbrella insurance
Umbrella liability insurance provides an extra layer of coverage for claims that exceed your primary business liability limits. Here’s how it works.
How Westfield Bank grew from a double-wide trailer in a parking lot to a $1 billion institution
How Westfield Bank grew from a double-wide trailer in a parking lot to a $1 billion institution
Why template employment contracts don’t work with foreign nationals
Common traps employers can avoid when drafting employment agreements for foreign nationals.
Leaders must understand how diversity will impact their companies
Business leaders recognize that no organization is an island unto itself. Everything happening in the changing face of America will eventually impact our organizations. Today, one of the gale force winds hitting our business landscape is the impact of diversity trends. In my earlier days as a business consultant, companies hired my firm to come […]
Does relationship banking really exists?
Understanding what true relationship banking entails.
Did you define innovation?
Manufacturing companies are at their most efficient and therefore lowest cost when they are executing on their business plan. Outside the walls of every manufacturer, however, other manufacturers are working to out innovate the competition. If you fall asleep or get complacent, you will suddenly find yourself scrambling to catch up. True innovation — discovering […]
Akron Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Business Awards
On May 28, the Greater Akron Chamber honored four area businesses with the 2015 Excellence in Business Awards at the Sheraton Akron/Cuyahoga Falls. Created by the Greater Akron Chamber’s Small Business Council in 1982, the awards are presented to a company or companies that demonstrate outstanding performance, growth, staying power, innovation and proven leadership […]