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.
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.
Tariffs create challenges, opportunities, in industrial real estate
Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate’s Eliot Kijewski on how tariffs have affected warehousing real estate, and the opportunities this situation creates.
The three-legged stool of exit planning
The 4:8 Group’s Bob Bove on the Exit Planning Institute’s “Three-Legged Stool” of exit planning and how it can help business owners maximize value in a transaction.
3 questions to ask your banker when planning to grow your practice
First Federal Lakewood’s Eric Jones on the importance of aligning your practice’s long-term growth plans with a banking partner and what questions you should be asking.
How AI is helping legal professionals unleash organizational knowledge
Blue Technologies’ David Cramer on how AI is helping legal professionals unleash organizational knowledge.
Sorting out the challenges created by ever-changing federal trade policy
Brady Ware’s Kristin Krabacher on tariffs and the impact they are having on U.S. businesses and how companies are mitigating the negative effects.
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.
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!
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.