Today’s students, tomorrow’s employees
We hope to see more smart companies invest deeply in education as a means to close the opportunity gap and strengthen the future workforce.
The risks and benefits of poking the bear
Even bears you have wounded can still run fast, so never quit looking over your shoulder.
Can you be counted on?
When you and those in your organization look back on how you handled difficult times, how do you want to be remembered?
2023 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership

Smart 50 Northeast Ohio recognizes the region’s top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!
How wisdom gleaned from her family’s business prepared Jennifer Ake-Marriott to reinvigorate Redmond Waltz

When Jennifer Ake-Marriott stepped up to helm Redmond Waltz in 2013, its future looked bleak.
Columbus Deal Activity: Rise in bankruptcies drive distressed M&A activity

Distressed M&A continues to be a defining feature of the U.S. M&A landscape throughout the remainder of 2023.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Rise in bankruptcies drives distressed M&A activity

Distressed M&A continues to be a defining feature of the U.S. M&A landscape throughout the remainder of 2023.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Rise in bankruptcies drive distressed M&A activity

Distressed M&A continues to be a defining feature of the U.S. M&A landscape throughout the remainder of 2023.
How to build value after a PE transaction
Kirtland Capital Partners’ William J. Bergen on how to work with a PE partner to build value after a transaction.
What to know about AI investment opportunities
CM Wealth Advisors’ Ben Wallace on AI investment opportunities and what those interested in the sector should know.