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.
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.
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.
Applying the 80-20 rule to your team
With the right people on your team, playing to their strengths, and with an alignment of interests, motivating and inspiring them will lead to more success.
Stay relevant with AI
We are all living in an AI-powered future.
Balancing short-term needs with long-term goals
Having this strategic balance in place allows organizations to navigate uncertainties they encounter, seize opportunities and drive growth while remaining true to their long-term vision.
Will chatbots soon replace the need for managers to coach employees?
While there are several potential benefits to AI-driven coaching, there are concerns, as well.
Everybody wants to go to a place where they know your name
Cheers to leaders who treat employees as individuals. It’s an easy way to build company loyalty and respect, and doesn’t cost a dime.
I-9 procedures are changing and non-compete agreements could be next
Babst Calland’s Alexandra G. Farone on what employers need to know about the I-9 changes and what’s happening with non-compete agreements.