Construction projects must include strong planning to achieve your goals
Building the right team to manage a construction project.
Planned giving strategies offer a way to make money while giving it away
How planned giving strategies can benefit charities and donors.
Avoiding the pitfalls, reaping the benefits of a C-corp to S-corp switch
An analysis of the benefits of potential S-corp conversions, looking at both short and long-term costs, benefits and roadblocks.
Ray Hexamer talks opportunity as the new head of the Massillon Development Foundation
In May 2014, the Massillon Development Foundation, a nonprofit development corporation that recruits industry to western Stark County, hired Ray Hexamer as its executive director. In his new role, Hexamer is looking to boost the economic opportunities in his hometown. “The Massillon Development Foundation, like a private sector company, has to develop and market the […]
What borrowers need to know as construction lending heats up
Exploring the lending environment for construction loans and the unique characteristics of the relationship between borrower and lender.
It's trust over control when GAR Foundation funds community initiatives
GAR Foundation has been around since 1967, investing in Greater Akron to promote quality of life, education and economic opportunities. Through the years, it has awarded more than $200 million in grants to nonprofit organizations that advance education, basic needs and independence, arts and culture, and civic enhancement. In its position as a foundation, […]
How to keep the lights on, even if you must temporarily close your doors
What you need to know about business income coverage.
How NBA Hall of Famer David Robinson maximizes his gifts both on and off the court
When David Robinson reported to the San Antonio Spurs in 1989, he found a team that bore little resemblance to the Spurs of today. The winning culture that would turn the team into a model NBA franchise was not yet present, nor was the discipline that Robinson had grown accustomed to through his years serving […]
The McKinley Presidential Library and Museum is the crown jewel of Stark County
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Akron welcomes new leaders and new generations of leaders
The Greater Akron area has been blessed with brilliant leaders over many decades: in higher education, business, health care, civic organizations, culture and more. In recent years, they have led some of the most dynamic initiatives in our area, enhancing our quality of life. Increasingly, a new wave of leadership is coming to some of […]