Dennis Lejeck learns to love the view from the top at Black Knight Security

Operating in an industry that can have 300 percent annual turnover, Black Knight Security’s Dennis Lejeck had to dig deep to keep his company’s competitive advantage.
Developer Sam Petros finds success — for himself and others — by selling his vision

How Sam Petros founded and grew Petros Development Co. and Petros Homes Inc., which combined have brought more than 3,000 new homes to Northeast Ohio and completed over 100 commercial projects.
Microbac Laboratories and Trevor Boyce take marketing lessons to heart

Microbac’s revamped image has created both a financial and emotional return that chairman and CEO Trevor Boyce knows his competitors are looking to copy.
Dave’s Markets connects with communities to grow together

Dave’s Markets and its five generations of the family in the business grow by learning from their customers and embedding themselves into the communities they serve.
Josh Pickus leads Net Health into the future of work

With a leadership style and the culture designed to drive Net Health boldly into the future, Josh Pickus is leading the health care software business through two major changes.
2022 Pillar Award for Community Service – Central Ohio

The Central Ohio 2022 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees have been chosen. See who we’re recognizing this year.
2022 Pillar Award for Community Service – Greater Cincinnati

The Greater Cincinnati 2022 Pillar Award for Community Service honorees have been chosen. See who we’re recognizing this year.
2021 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership

The Smart 50 awards recognize the region’s top leadership. Check out this year’s honorees!
2021 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership

The Smart 50 awards recognize the region’s top leadership. Check out this year’s honorees!
Meet the 2021 Smart Women Award honorees

2021 Smart Women Breakfast & Awards celebrates some of our community’s most committed and accomplished women, and champions of women’s leadership.