How Graham Rihn’s obsession with waste reduction has fed RoadRunner Recycling’s growth

As Roadrunner Recycling’s Graham Rihn learned about the growing rate of commercial waste and the inefficient processes companies use to deal with it, he realized there had to be a better way.
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.
How Carnegie Learning uses artificial intelligence to drive real educational growth

Despite massive success, Carnegie Learning has not strayed from the research roots that made it a cutting-edge asset in education from its inception.
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!
2023 Pittsburgh Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership

Smart 50 Pittsburgh 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.
How Matthews International Corp. continues to evolve and expand after 170 years

Matthews International Corp.’s core business segments have leveraged the basic concept of making a mark to help the company expand around the globe.
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.
Casey Ryan takes the helm as Reed Smith’s new global managing partner

Here’s how Casey Ryan continues investing in the people around her to build the strong relationships that have propelled Reed Smith’s recent growth.
Deal math is changing. With capital constrained, how will M&A strategies evolve?

Several area dealmakers talked to Smart Business about how they see the current M&A market. Here’s what they have to say.