The importance of having a succession and financial plan
First Federal Lakewood’s Scott Gnau on what a succession and financial plan looks like and who should be involved.
How to build a transformative executive team
Clark Schaefer’s Peter Olmsted on building a transformative executive team.
The fun is in the fight
Embrace the challenge, persevere and enjoy the ride, no matter how rough it gets at times.
How companies are maintaining productivity in the hybrid model
Blue Technologies’ Dale Bielek on how companies can enable employees to stay productive as they move seamlessly between home and work offices.
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.
Have you found your replacement?
The bottom line for owners, CEOs, and executives is that we cannot wait until the year before retirement to start planning.
Cleveland as Ohio’s career capital
We must have more than “help wanted” signs outside our businesses; we must have a robust system that trains, upskills and matches employees with employers.
The sudden loss of an MVP
Amidst the shock of losing someone you worked beside every day is the reality of losing someone who was so impactful to your organization.
Inspiring engagement through a coach approach
People are more motivated and engaged when they feel understood, appreciated and connected.