2025 Pillar Award for Community Service – Northeast Ohio

The Pillar Award for Community Service recognizes businesses and individuals dedicated to making Northeast Ohio a better place to live. See who we honored this year!
How a professional support system can improve your bottom line
First Federal Lakewood’s Matt Lay about why and how expert partners can improve your bottom line.
Demand is up for outdoor storage, creating opportunities and challenges
Cushman & Wakefield | CRESCO Real Estate’s Cole Sorenson on outdoor storage in Northeast Ohio, and the challenges and opportunities that exist for landlords and tenants.
The importance of seeing technology as a driver of business initiatives
Blue Technologies’ Lauren Hanna on categorizing tech not as an expense, but as a driver of business initiatives.
Turning the page to the next chapter
This is an exciting move for us, one that we know will accelerate the momentum we’ve been gathering these past few years.
Avoiding the tough work today can be costly during an exit
As we approach the new year, it is a good opportunity to finally begin addressing this unwritten list in your business.
How a board game influenced my career
Being a nice guy has benefits beyond your customers liking you. It is just a great way to be.
Innovation is not an accident. It is an investment strategy.
Business leaders must remember that when government invests in innovation, business benefits.
Preparing for the social and emotional challenges of retirement
The 4:8 Group’s Bob Bove on preparing for the social and emotional challenges of retirement.
Hard conversations build stronger people
As leaders, our responsibility is not to eliminate the challenges for those around us but to prepare them to face challenges with clarity, honesty and courage.