2025 Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing
The 2025 Smart Business Evolution in Manufacturing Awards honor innovative Northeast Ohio manufacturers. See who we recognized this year!
How Bob Serpentini is developing future leaders to grow Serpentini Auto Group
Serpentini had to learn that running a sustainable business demands more than just steady sales.
2024 Pillar Award for Community Service – Northeast Ohio
The Northeast Ohio 2024 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees have been chosen. See who we’re recognizing this year.
2024 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!
2024 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
The 2024 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes up-and-coming professionals in M&A. Here are the dealmakers we’re honoring this year.
How Ken Taylor is preparing the fourth generation to carry on Ohio CAT’s legacy
By giving back, Ohio Machinery Co. continues building up the state, from major construction projects to causes behind the scenes.
Brian Zimmerman grows Cleveland Metroparks into its second century of stewardship
With several projects underway to continue enhancing aging facilities, expanding amenities and extending the Cleveland Metroparks’ reach throughout the community, Zimmerman sees plenty of opportunity to boost the system’s value and impact as its footprint continues to grow.
Celebrating 90 years in business, Swensons Drive-In fuels growth by embracing its legacy
Swensons has become revered both for its fresh-grilled, made-to-order meals, as well as its friendly, speedy curbside service.
Market conditions have dealmakers digging deeper for elusive M&A gold
Interest rates are, unsurprisingly, top of mind for the dealmakers we spoke with for this year’s state of M&A article.
2024 Smart Culture Awards
The 2024 Smart Culture Awards honor local organizations that have demonstrated cutting-edge practices in cultivating and sustaining their culture. See who we recognized this year.