Meet the 2024 Smart Women Award honorees
Whether making mid-life professional pivots or dedicating their entire careers to a single field, the women joining this year’s Smart Women Breakfast & Awards panel have successfully carved out opportunities for themselves across a range of male-dominated industries. On April 25, this panel of female leaders will take the stage to share their unique career experiences, with the goal of inspiring other businesswomen to overcome and achieve.
Nic Barlage drives Rock Entertainment Group’s ambitious plans for itself and the city
Much like a basketball net itself, REG, under Dan Gilbert’s vision as founder and chairman and Barlage’s leadership as CEO, is made up of elements woven together.
2024 Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing
The 2024 Smart Business Evolution in Manufacturing Awards honor innovative Northeast Ohio manufacturers. See who we recognized this year!
CEO Jon Bostock takes the wheel of the Leaf Home “Lamborghini” Matt Kaulig built
Here’s how Matt Kaulig built Leaf Home and how new CEO Jon Bostock plans to build upon this platform during the next chapter of the company’s unstoppable growth story.
2023 Pillar Award for Community Service – Northeast Ohio
The Northeast Ohio 2023 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees have been chosen. See who we’re recognizing this year.
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 CEO Michael Hoy is building Great Day Improvements into a national powerhouse
Having recently surpassed $1 billion in revenue, Michael Hoy is managing Great Day Improvements’ rapid growth by rallying his team of nearly 2,700 employees around his vision.
Vic DiGeronimo Jr. builds on the foundation laid by his forefathers
As third-generation CEO, Vic DiGeronimo Jr. continues to honor the strong work ethic and innovative thinking instilled by his grandfather, father and uncles before him.
Ed Largent leads Westfield to growth by staying focused on the firm’s founding mission
Westfield’s guiding vision and values have remained constant while the world has changed drastically through the decades.
Meet the 2023 Smart Women Award honorees
These Northeast Ohio professionals encourage, inspire and empower their organizations’ up-and-coming women. Read on to see who has been recognized this year.