Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, February 2026: The Great Wealth Transfer
The Cleveland M&A market experienced a ~14 percent increase in activity in December 2025, as compared to the same period in 2025.
Columbus Deal Activity, February 2026 | M&A Impact Discussion: The Great Wealth Transfer
The Columbus M&A market, while modestly down in Q4 2025, experienced a significant increase in deal activity in 2025, as closed deal volume increased more than 16 percent, as compared to the full year in 2024.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, February 2026 | M&A Impact Discussion: The Great Wealth Transfer
The Pittsburgh M&A market experienced a meaningful uptick (~150 percent increase) in deal activity in December 2025, as compared to the prior month.
Columbus Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 Recap and 2026 M&A Outlook
The Columbus M&A market experienced a 15.4 percent decrease in activity in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 Recap & 2026 M&A Outlook
The Pittsburgh M&A market experienced a 38.5 percent decrease in activity in November 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, January 2026: 2025 recap and 2026 M&A outlook
With valuations more stable and financing conditions improving, the balance between risk and return is becoming more attractive for both buyers and sellers.
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Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration
Post-merger integration (PMI) is the stage where a transaction’s strategic vision starts to take shape and the groundwork for long-term value is laid. While deal execution often captures headlines, the success of an acquisition ultimately depends on how well two organizations come together operationally, culturally and strategically. Successful integrations begin long before closing. The most […]
Columbus Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration
The integration journey doesn’t end once systems are combined or reporting lines are redrawn. It continues as teams align around shared goals, refine processes and embed new ways of working.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, December 2025: Unlocking value through effective post-merger integration
The integration journey doesn’t end once systems are combined or reporting lines are redrawn.
Columbus Deal Activity, November 2025: Carve-out considerations
When carefully structured, carve-outs not only avoid hidden risks but also create long-term strategic advantage.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, November 2025: Carve-out considerations
When carefully structured, carve-outs not only avoid hidden risks but also create long-term strategic advantage.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, November 2025: Carve-out considerations
Carve-outs should not be approached as simple divestitures. They are multifaceted corporate separations that require early planning, financial transparency and precise execution.
Cascade Capital Corporation 2025 Business Growth Awards
Recognizing outstanding companies that fortify the strength of the Northeast Ohio regional economy.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, October 2025: Preparing clients for a diligence gauntlet
For sellers, the ability to anticipate this level of scrutiny can be the difference between a deal that closes smoothly and one that drags out longer than expected.
Columbus Deal Activity, October 2025: Preparing clients for a diligence gauntlet
The Columbus M&A market posted a strong August 2025, with deal volume up 65 percent from July.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, October 2025: Preparing clients for a diligence gauntlet
The Pittsburgh M&A market recorded a strong August 2025, with deal volume rising 23.8 percent from July.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity, September 2025: Forecasting a strong finish to 2025
With both buyers and sellers re-entering the market with improved confidence, the second half of the year is well-positioned to deliver an impressive performance of deal making activity.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, September 2025: Forecasting a strong finish to 2025
With both buyers and sellers re-entering the market with improved confidence, the second half of the year is well-positioned to deliver an impressive performance of deal making activity.
2025 Family Business Achievement Awards
The 2025 Family Business and Business Longevity honorees represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation.
Columbus Deal Activity, September 2025: Forecasting a strong finish to 2025
With both buyers and sellers re-entering the market with improved confidence, the second half of the year is well-positioned to deliver an impressive performance of deal making activity.
AKS Cutting Systems focuses on quality, relationships through change
A lot has changed in the 100-plus years since AKS Cutting Systems first became a company. But one thing hasn’t: its dedication to quality.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, August 2025: The growing role of AI in M&A transactions
As AI tools continue to mature, their impact on M&A efficiency and competitiveness will likely expand.
Pittsburgh Deal activity, August 2025: The growing role of AI in M&A transactions
As AI tools continue to mature, their impact on M&A efficiency and competitiveness will likely expand.
Columbus Deal Activity, August 2025: The growing role of AI in M&A transactions
As AI tools continue to mature, their impact on M&A efficiency and competitiveness will likely expand.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Preparing to sell your business
The Pittsburgh M&A market recorded 10 completed transactions in May, down from 14 in April, with notable activity from both strategic acquirers and private equity firms.
Columbus Deal Activity: Preparing to sell your business
The Columbus M&A market experienced a 46.2 percent increase in activity in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024 with several noteworthy transactions completed by both strategic acquirers and private equity firms.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Preparing to sell your business
The Cleveland M&A market experienced a 46.7 percent increase in activity in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with several noteworthy transactions completed by both strategic acquirers and private equity firms.
Columbus Deal Activity: Private equity remains active in spite of market uncertainty
Private equity firms are navigating the market with precision, fostering an environment where strategic flexibility and calculated risk-taking unlock long-term value and resilience.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Private equity remains active in spite of market uncertainty
Private equity firms are navigating the market with precision, fostering an environment where strategic flexibility and calculated risk-taking unlock long-term value and resilience.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Private equity remains active in spite of market uncertainty
With a sharper focus on geopolitical risks and regulatory trends, private equity firms are navigating the market with precision, fostering an environment where strategic flexibility and calculated risk-taking unlock long-term value and resilience.
Columbus Deal Activity: How tariffs are reshaping the M&A market
As trade policies continue to evolve, dealmakers who embrace flexibility, creativity and proactive risk management will be the best equipped to navigate the shifting terrain and emerge stronger.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: How tariffs are reshaping the M&A market
As trade policies continue to evolve, dealmakers who embrace flexibility, creativity and proactive risk management will be the best equipped to navigate the shifting terrain and emerge stronger.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: How tariffs are reshaping the M&A market
As trade policies continue to evolve, dealmakers who embrace flexibility, creativity and proactive risk management will be the best equipped to navigate the shifting terrain and emerge stronger.
Columbus Deal Activity: Advisory boards vs. governance boards
Both advisory and governance boards play a key role in setting strategy and direction for a business, but there are important differences.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Advisory boards vs. governance boards
Both advisory and governance boards play a key role in setting strategy and direction for a business, but there are important differences.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Advisory boards vs. governance boards
Both advisory and governance boards play a key role in setting strategy and direction for a business, but there are important differences.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: IPO? Owners Choose Private Equity Instead
While the traditional IPO process still exists, it has become less attractive compared to private funding alternatives.
Columbus Deal Activity: IPO? Owners Choose Private Equity Instead
While the traditional IPO process still exists, it has become less attractive compared to private funding alternatives.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: IPO? Owners choose private equity instead
With fewer IPOs, private companies seeking liquidity may instead set their sights on mergers and acquisitions as an alternative exit strategy.
Aqua Doc takes care of lakes and ponds by taking care of its customers
John M. Wilson Jr. grew up seeing his father work as a doctor, helping people get and stay well. His life’s work has been focused on helping ponds and lakes do the same.
Columbus Deal Activity: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on M&A
The adoption of AI in M&A workflows signifies a profound shift in how deals are sourced and executed.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on M&A
In December 2024, U.S. deal volume experienced a decline, down 12.7 percent compared to December 2023.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Artificial Intelligence and its Impact on M&A
In December 2024, U.S. deal volume experienced a decline, down 12.7 percent compared to December 2023.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The pivotal role played by representations and warranties insurance
The outlook for RWI in middle-market M&A transactions remains strong, driven by low insurance rates and ample market capacity.
Columbus Deal Activity: The pivotal role played by representations and warranties insurance
In today’s middle-market M&A environment, managing post-closing risks and optimizing deal structures are crucial for both parties.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: The pivotal role played by representations and warranties insurance
The Cleveland M&A market experienced a 31.2 percent increase in activity in November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
Yellowcake Shop sells confidence, as well as clothes
Yellowcake Shop got its start in 2009. Today, the brand has a brick-and-mortar location and offers stylist services and custom designs for clients, in addition to its variety of apparel.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Strategic divestitures on the rise
Overall, strategic divestitures are becoming a key fixture of the 2024 M&A market, with a notable increase in the number and variety of them.
Columbus Deal Activity: Strategic divestitures on the rise
Overall, strategic divestitures are becoming a key fixture of the 2024 M&A market, with a notable increase in the number and variety of them.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Strategic divestitures on the rise
Strategic buyers often find that divested assets can provide an expedited pathway to expand geographic reach, enhance product lines or strengthen specific capabilities.
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How Astrobotic Technology put itself at the forefront of the effort to return to the moon
Astrobotic’s goal of establishing an extended human presence on the moon is seen as a means of reducing the costs of further space exploration, potentially leading to more ambitious missions elsewhere.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Maximizing value: Why hire an investment banker?
Investment bankers can assemble a collaborative deal team of transactional accountants, attorneys and tax advisers, ensuring that all aspects of the transaction are comprehensively addressed.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Why hire an investment banker?
As these rate cuts come into effect, the industry is going to witness a surge in private equity activity and have major impacts across the board.
Cascade Capital Corporation 2024 Business Growth Awards
Recognizing outstanding companies that fortify the strength of the Northeast Ohio regional economy.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Upcoming Rate Cuts Could Spark Q4 M&A Activity
As these rate cuts come into effect, the industry is going to witness a surge in private equity activity and have major impacts across the board.
Columbus Deal Activity: Upcoming Rate Cuts Could Spark Q4 M&A Activity
As these rate cuts come into effect, the industry is going to witness a surge in private equity activity and have major impacts across the board.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Rate cuts could spark Q4 M&A activity
As these rate cuts come into effect, the industry is going to witness a surge in private equity activity and have major impacts across the board.
Pittsburgh Seal Activity: Enhance business value before selling with a Tax Diagnostic Review
Like a QoE report, a TDR analysis can provide significant value to sellers as they seek to exit their businesses.
Columbus Deal Activity: Enhance business value before selling with a Tax Diagnostic Review
Selling a business can be a very stressful and emotional experience. To alleviate this stress, it’s always a good idea to hire a quality investment banker, who can provide expert guidance.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Enhance business value before selling with a Tax Diagnostic Review
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
2024 Family Business Achievement Awards
The 2024 Family Business and Business Longevity honorees represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation.
Cleveland Whiskey relocates to the Flats South with visions of riverfront revival
Cleveland Whiskey is moving across town into a century-old riverfront building that can increase production more than 24-fold over the next two years.
Columbus Deal Activity: The unpredictable yet significant variable of deal fatigue
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The unpredictable yet significant variable of deal fatigue
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: The unpredictable yet significant variable of deal fatigue
Appropriately understanding and identifying deal fatigue can allow for proper planning and prevent potential deal-breakers.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Navigating the M&A market’s gentle rebound
Following the post-pandemic boom of deal volume in 2021, the market in subsequent years witnessed an unfortunate decline, presenting a “masterclass” in volatility.
Columbus Deal Activity: Navigating the M&A market’s gentle rebound
Following the post-pandemic boom of deal volume in 2021, the market in subsequent years witnessed an unfortunate decline, presenting a “masterclass” in volatility.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Navigating the M&A market’s gentle rebound
Following the post-pandemic boom of deal volume in 2021, the market in subsequent years witnessed an unfortunate decline, presenting a “masterclass” in volatility.
Talan Products has made growth its business
Talan Products has always focused on being a high-growth company, riding out the cyclical ups and downs of business.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Navigating M&A turbulence amid economic and political uncertainty
Today’s economic climate presents a complicated M&A landscape for business owners looking to sell their business. Economic uncertainty stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and other geopolitical factors has led to volatility in financial markets, driving buyers to invest more cautiously, which in turn leads to longer deal cycles and heightened due diligence requirements. Further contributing […]
How Champ Titles is transforming DMVs by digitizing the titling process
Champ’s innovative Software-as-a-Service solution provides a secure and transparent system of record that enables car dealers, fleet operators, insurance carriers and lenders to manage assets more efficiently and streamline the titling process through the DMV.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Navigating M&A turbulence amid economic and political uncertainty
While numerous intricacies and discussion lie ahead regarding the forthcoming FY 2025 budget, a thorough understanding of the tax implications for owners selling their business is essential for maximizing value and achieving their long-term financial objectives.
Columbus Deal Activity: Navigating M&A turbulence amid economic and political uncertainty
A thorough understanding of the tax implications for owners selling their business is essential for maximizing value and achieving their long-term financial objectives.
How Destiny Burns creates a sense of community at CLE Urban Winery
Since founding CLE Urban Winery in 2016, Destiny Burns has built a resilient business model — not to mention a dedicated following — that has helped grow and sustain her winery even through the pandemic.
Columbus Deal Activity: Increased scrutiny on forecasts in a volatile market
Because companies have been operating for several years in a unique environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are more skeptical that recent performance is an indicator of what is to come.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Increased scrutiny on forecasts in a volatile market
Because companies have been operating for several years in a unique environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are more skeptical that recent performance is an indicator of what is to come.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Increased scrutiny on forecasts in a volatile market
Because companies have been operating for several years in a unique environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, buyers are more skeptical that recent performance is an indicator of what is to come.
Columbus Deal Activity: Resurfacing of financial sponsors as both buyers, sellers
Financial sponsors are expected to be more aggressive and active on the buy side in 2024.
How Marous Brothers Construction’s operation and culture are reflected in its headquarters
Name the building type, and they’ve probably built it.
But perhaps the best way to understand Marous Brothers’ operation is through the building the company constructed for itself.
How Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga expands Apex Dermatology with a focus on efficient care
When Jorge Garcia-Zuazaga, MD, MBA, FAAD, FACMS, founded Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center in 2011, he never imagined opening more than a dozen locations within the next dozen years, or cutting the ribbon in front of his brand-new headquarters. He didn’t set out with grand visions of growth, but rather, a goal to improve […]
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Founder-owned companies propel optimism in 2024 M&A market
In 2023, various factors posed challenges to the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. Rising inflationary pressures increased borrowing costs and complicated valuation, influencing strategic decision-making and regulatory scrutiny. Additionally, escalating interest rates and overall macroeconomic uncertainty prompted many dealmakers to abstain from engaging in transactions, especially when compared to record years following the COVID-19 pandemic. […]
Columbus Deal Activity: Founder-owned companies propel optimism in 2024 M&A market
There is significant potential in the year ahead, promoting fresh opportunities for strategic growth and investment within the marketplace.
Columbus Deal Activity: Leveraging earnouts and seller notes
As we look towards 2024, the judicious application of earnouts and seller notes will continue to play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of M&A transactions
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Leveraging earnouts and seller notes
As we look toward 2024, the judicious application of earnouts and seller notes will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of M&A transactions.
ThenDesign Architecture is building the next generation of Ohio schools
At ThenDesign Architecture (TDA), collaboration is the cornerstone of each new project.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Leveraging earnouts and seller notes
In the dynamic landscape of M&A transactions, the strategic use of earnouts and seller notes has become increasingly prevalent.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Cultural fit matters
One of the most critical aspects of a successful transaction, which can sometimes be missed or overlooked, is cultural fit.
How Sgt. Clean quickly became a big presence in the Northeast Ohio car wash scene
From an old car wash on Pearl Road to now 16 Northeast Ohio locations, Sgt. Clean Car Wash has earned accolades for its customer service and company culture.
Columbus Deal Activity: Cultural fit matters
One of the most critical aspects of a successful transaction, which can sometimes be missed or overlooked, is cultural fit.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Cultural fit matters
One of the most critical aspects of a successful transaction, which can sometimes be missed or overlooked, is cultural fit.
Columbus Deal Activity: The 4th quarter comeback
Sports enthusiasts, business owners and M&A executives alike all love the thrill of a 4th quarter comeback
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Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: The fourth quarter comeback
Sports enthusiasts, business owners and M&A executives alike all love the thrill of a fourth quarter comeback
How Waste Dynamics has turned trash into treasure
As the broader Waste Dynamics name implies, there is so much more to this growing, Westlake-based company than just the branded Dumpsters you see in driveways.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The 4th quarter comeback
Sports enthusiasts, business owners and M&A executives alike all love the thrill of a 4th quarter comeback
How wisdom gleaned from her family’s business prepared Jennifer Ake-Marriott to reinvigorate Redmond Waltz
When Jennifer Ake-Marriott stepped up to helm Redmond Waltz in 2013, its future looked bleak.
Columbus Deal Activity: Rise in bankruptcies drive distressed M&A activity
Distressed M&A continues to be a defining feature of the U.S. M&A landscape throughout the remainder of 2023.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Rise in bankruptcies drives distressed M&A activity
Distressed M&A continues to be a defining feature of the U.S. M&A landscape throughout the remainder of 2023.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Rise in bankruptcies drive distressed M&A activity
Distressed M&A continues to be a defining feature of the U.S. M&A landscape throughout the remainder of 2023.
Bowden Manufacturing combated a workforce shortage by changing a job title
How does a manufacturing shop combat an ongoing machinist shortage? The answer at Bowden Manufacturing was to stop calling them machinists.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Signs of M&A optimism in the lower middle market
While megadeals have become scarcer in today’s economic landscape, M&A activity for smaller deals within the middle market have come into favor.
2023 Family Business Achievement Awards
The 2023 Family Business and Business Longevity honorees represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Navigating M&A deal structures in a tightened debt market
Financing mechanisms are helping buyers and sellers navigate the challenges posed by higher borrowing costs and valuation gaps, fostering collaboration and risk-sharing to achieve successful M&A outcomes.
How Medina-based PPE manufacturer Fire-Dex adapts to changing needs
How the adaptability of Fire-Dex, a family-owned and female-run manufacturer of personal protective equipment, has led to double-digit growth.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Navigating M&A deal structures in a tightened debt market
Financing mechanisms are helping buyers and sellers navigate the challenges posed by higher borrowing costs and valuation gaps, fostering collaboration and risk-sharing to achieve successful M&A outcomes.
Columbus Deal Activity: Navigating M&A deal structures in a tightened debt market
Financing mechanisms are helping buyers and sellers navigate the challenges posed by higher borrowing costs and valuation gaps, fostering collaboration and risk-sharing to achieve successful M&A outcomes.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Slowed inflation to temper rising cost of capital … hopefully
The Northeast Ohio M&A market experienced an uptick in deal volume in June 2023 of 4.2 percent as compared to May 2023. June also saw several noteworthy transactions in the Northeast Ohio region.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Slowed inflation to temper rising cost of capital … hopefully
Sharply increasing inflation rates over the past two and a half years in the U.S. are a result of several contributing factors, but none more than the relationship between the prices for goods and services, and the labor market. As the ratio of job vacancies to unemployment has steadily increased, labor market participants and […]
Columbus Deal Activity: Slowed inflation to temper rising cost of capital … hopefully
The Columbus M&A market experienced an increase in deal volume in June 2023 of 33.3 percent as compared to May 2023. June also saw several noteworthy transactions in the Columbus region.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Promising jobs report reflects economic optimism
The growth in nonfarm payroll jobs reinforces the positive outlook for strategic acquisitions.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Promising jobs report reflects economic optimism
The growth in nonfarm payroll jobs reinforces the positive outlook for strategic acquisitions.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Estate tax planning considerations for contemplated M&A transactions
Similar to the overall U.S., the Northeast Ohio M&A market experienced a decline in deal volume in April, but did see several noteworthy transactions.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Estate tax planning considerations for contemplated M&A transactions
The landscape of estate tax planning is set to undergo a significant change in the coming years.
Columbus Deal Activity: Best of times, worst of times
The Central Ohio M&A market increased in March 2023, as the area’s deal volume was 13.3 percent higher as compared to February 2023.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Best of times, worst of times
The domestic M&A market is in a state of great disparity. Valuations from buyers receded to pre-pandemic levels while sellers continue to expect the lofty valuations seen in the latter portion of 2020 and throughout 2021. On one hand, buyers, who are sitting on near-record amounts of deployable dry powder, have demonstrated a willingness […]
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Best of times, worst of times
The domestic M&A market is in a state of great disparity. Valuations from buyers receded to pre-pandemic levels while sellers continue to expect the lofty valuations seen in the latter portion of 2020 and throughout 2021. On one hand, buyers, who are sitting on near-record amounts of deployable dry powder, have demonstrated a willingness […]
Columbus Deal Activity: The Role of the Rollover
The Central Ohio M&A market fared better than the broader domestic market in February 2023, as the area’s deal volume was level with February 2022.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: The role of the rollover
The Northeast Ohio M&A market realized a decline in deal volume in February 2023
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The role of the rollover
The Greater Pittsburgh M&A market realized significant growth in deal volume thus far in 2023
Columbus Deal Activity: Positive Trends During Turbulent Times
The outlook for M&A activity through 2023 remains positive despite lingering challenges.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Positive trends during turbulent times
The outlook for M&A activity through 2023 remains positive despite lingering challenges.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Positive trends during turbulent times
The outlook for M&A activity through 2023 remains positive despite lingering challenges.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Earnouts increase in popularity
Earnouts can align buyer and seller interests. Increasingly, they’re being used to align total deal value to the ongoing performance of the business in a period of uncertainty.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Earnouts increase in popularity
Earnouts can align buyer and seller interests. Increasingly, they’re being used to align total deal value to the ongoing performance of the business in a period of uncertainty.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: M&A key to corporate strategies despite uncertainty
Two major initiatives appear to be at the forefront as corporate executives look to turbocharge growth in the face of a recession: key strategic hires, and acquisitions or divestitures.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: M&A key to corporate strategies despite uncertainty
Two major initiatives appear to be at the forefront as corporate executives look to turbocharge growth in the face of a recession: key strategic hires and acquisitions or divestitures.
Columbus Deal Activity: M&A key to corporate strategies despite uncertainty
Two major initiatives appear to be at the forefront as corporate executives look to turbocharge growth in the face of a recession: key strategic hires, and acquisitions or divestitures.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Rising interest rates impact private equity
An aggressively increasing interest rate environment has strengthened headwinds in an already gusty market.
Columbus Deal Activity: Rising Interest Rates Impact Private Equity
An aggressively increasing interest rate environment has strengthened headwinds in an already gusty M&A market.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: Rising interest rates impact private equity
An aggressively increasing interest rate environment has strengthened headwinds in an already gusty M&A market.
Columbus Deal Activity: M&A Outlook in a Volatile Economy
All of this uncertainty creates risk, but also opportunity for strategic and financial buyers to realize value through M&A.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: M&A outlook in a volatile economy
All of this uncertainty creates risk, but also opportunity for strategic and financial buyers to realize value through M&A.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: M&A outlook in a volatile economy
Market uncertainty is creating risk, but also opportunity for strategic and financial buyers to realize value through M&A.
Columbus Deal Activity: The economic impact of a manufacturing resurgence
U.S. manufactures remain confident that the improvements made as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will pay dividends in future years.
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: The economic impact of a Manufacturing Resurgence
U.S. manufactures remain confident that the improvements made as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will pay dividends in future years.
2022 Business Growth Awards
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Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The economic impact of a manufacturing resurgence
U.S. manufacturers remain confident that the improvements made as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will pay dividends in future years.
2022 Family Business Achievement Awards
These companies represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation. Here are the 2022 Family Business and Business Longevity honorees!
Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: M&A in a Virtual World
A highly virtualized due diligence process is improving efficiency, saving time and cost, and satisfying acquirers’ needs to conduct comprehensive due diligence in a turbulent global economy, and we expect that virtual M&A is here to stay.
Columbus Deal Activity: M&A in a virtual world
A highly virtualized due diligence process is improving efficiency, saving time and cost, and satisfying acquirers’ needs to conduct comprehensive due diligence in a turbulent global economy.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: M&A in a virtual world
A highly virtualized due diligence process is improving efficiency, saving time and cost, and satisfying acquirers’ needs to conduct comprehensive due diligence in a turbulent global economy.
Deal Activity: Workforce strategy
Despite concerns of the global economy entering into a recessionary cycle, due to mounting headwinds including accelerating inflation, rising interest rates, a lower equity market, and a continued energy crisis, many companies are confronted with an ongoing labor shortage.
Deal Activity: Workforce strategy
Despite concerns about the global economy entering a recessionary cycle, with mounting headwinds including accelerating inflation, rising interest rates, a lower equity market and a continued energy crisis, many companies are confronted with an ongoing labor shortage.
Deal Activity: Workforce strategy
Despite concerns about the global economy entering a recessionary cycle, with mounting headwinds including accelerating inflation, rising interest rates, a lower equity market and a continued energy crisis, many companies are confronted with an ongoing labor shortage
2021’s M&A boom continues, but headwinds could slow the pace
The deal professionals we spoke with see the 2022 deal year with optimism. However, headwinds could create resistance.
Cascade Capital Corporation 2021 Business Growth Awards
22 outstanding companies that fortify the strength of our regional economy
2021 Family Business Achievement Awards
The 2021 Family Business and Business Longevity honorees represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation. Check out this year’s class.
How Dan Wiley and Wiley Companies repositioned the business for growth
As custom projects were jeopardized, it put more pressure on Wiley Companies to pivot. That’s when it found an opportunity in fish oil.
Cascade Capital Corporation 2020 Business Growth Awards
35 outstanding companies that fortify the strength of our regional economy.
Meet the 2020 Smart Women Award honorees
The Smart Women Awards celebrate the achievements of leading businesswomen, inspiring male advocates and effective women’s programs.
Brett Kaufman opens up and shares his journey
Learning how to author your own life isn’t easy — for anyone. CEO Brett Kaufman shares how he took control and started to become his highest and best self.
GiveBackHack brings the community together to spark social impact
Suzy Bureau founded GiveBackHack in 2015 as a launchpad for social innovation. The organization — and its ideas — have found fertile ground, though, and spread far beyond Central Ohio.
Dee Haslam: In sports and business, people are the foundation of success
Dee Haslam, investor in the Columbus Crew and the Cleveland Browns, shared her thoughts on sports, business and more at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce annual meeting.
Jocelyn Horner helps Strong Women Strong Girls increase its profile, impact
SWSG is working hard to give all women and girls a place at the table — the same opportunities and belief in themselves — because we all deserve champions in our lives.
Opioid prescription rates dampen labor market participation
Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland economists found that overall, prescription opioids appear to account for about 44 percent of the realized decline in prime age male labor force participation rates.
EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2019
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2018 EY Entrepreneur Of The Year®
EY celebrates dynamic mold breakers in its EY Entrepreneur Of The Year® program. Meet the 2018 winners and finalists who come from Kentucky, Ohio (except Toledo), Western Pennsylvania and West Virginia.