Northeast Ohio Deal Activity, July 2026: Seller valuation expectations vs. buyer discipline
In May 2026, the Cleveland M&A market saw continued expansion, with year-over-year deal volume increasing by 40 percent relative to the same period in the previous year.
Leveraging operational volatility to drive strategic agility
Our Lady of the Wayside’s Terry Davis on how converting operational disruption into a strategic advantage can determine long-term market viability.
Why strategy must precede technology in the race to incorporate AI
Blue Technologies’ Lauren Hanna on the critical pathways to achieving operational readiness and how organizations can effectively mitigate risks while maximizing their return on their AI investment.
The strategic power of unified brand protection
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Dominic Frisina and Andrew Stebbins on transitioning from reactive firefighting to a holistic, technology-driven defense strategy against brand threats that ensures long-term market resilience.
Optimizing working capital through automated treasury integration
S&T Bank’s Josh Fogle on how to navigate automated treasury integration, overcome internal resistance and leverage specific treasury products to maintain a competitive edge.
Meet the 2026 Smart Women Award honorees
The 2026 Smart Women honoree class represents savvy women leaders who leverage unique strengths to drive change, build community and revolutionize the status quo.
A powerful (and underutilized) growth strategy
As you consider your sales strategy, think creatively by including nonprofit board service — a powerful, underutilized tool for growth.
Transitioning AI from pilot to production to drive legal efficiency
Blue Technologies’ David Cramer on how firms can better ensure that their AI investments generate tangible improvements in efficiency and service quality.
Why fraud prevention matters more than ever
First Federal Lakewood’s Kari Deeks on why even well-run businesses underestimate risk, and why prevention strategies should part of daily operations rather than emergency responses.
How aligning investment growth with tax efficiency and legacy protection could secure long-term stability
The 4:8 Group’s Bob Bove on how the ultra-wealthy framework can help families better manage their wealth.