2026 Smart Business Evolution of Manufacturing
The 2026 Smart Business Evolution in Manufacturing Awards honor innovative Northeast Ohio manufacturers. See who we recognized this year!
How Ken Ganley steered through 11 acquisitions in 2025 to expand Ohio’s largest auto dealer group
Whether or not Ganley’s growth this year involves more acquisitions, one thing is certain: He will stay focused on his people, treating them as the most important asset in his business.
2025 Pillar Award for Community Service – Northeast Ohio
The Pillar Award for Community Service recognizes businesses and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live. See who we honored this year!
2025 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!
2025 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising up-and-coming professionals. See the 2025 class of honorees.
Fady Chamoun grows Aladdin’s and Seasoned Brands with a commitment to Lebanese heritage and hospitality
With some 2,200 employees across a footprint that stretches into four states and abroad, the Chamoun family is focused on extending their heartfelt hospitality as the company continues to grow.
Dealmaking realities differ sector by sector, but uncertainty is the common thread
Several Columbus-area dealmakers offered their take on the current M&A market, sharing their perspective on how buyers, sellers, entrepreneurs and investors are fairing. Here’s what they have to say.
How Jared Maloof navigates obstacles in the nascent cannabis industry to grow Standard Wellness Co.
How Jared Maloof helped build Standard Wellness into a vertically integrated multi-state operator with almost 400 employees in four states, nearing $100 million in revenue.
2025 Columbus Smart 50: Celebrating leadership and impact in Central Ohio
The Smart 50 awards recognize the leadership of Central Ohio’s top companies. Check out this year’s honorees!
Meet the 2025 Smart Women Award honorees
The 2025 Smart Women honoree class represents savvy women leaders who leverage unique strengths to drive change, build community and revolutionize the status quo.