Leadership does not have to be lonely
Tactics to empower your leadership and make it less lonely and more impactful.
2022 Business Growth Awards

Twenty six outstanding companies have been honored that fortify the strength of our regional economy. See who we recognized this year!
Cybersecurity assessment is key to threat prevention
First Mutual Holding Co.’s Jon Densmore on the most common cyberattacks and how businesses can protect themselves.
The importance of enterprise-wide technology solutions
Blue Technologies’ Lauren Hanna on how companies can reach digital maturity.
How to prepare yourself and your business for a sale
CM Wealth Advisors’ Doug McCreery on steps entrepreneurs should take to get themselves and their families ready for the sale of their business.
How Crawford United Corp. grows acquired companies to save U.S. manufacturing jobs

Crawford United Corp. President and CEO Brian E. Powers is proving that shareholder value can be achieved without cutting jobs or moving operations overseas.
Pittsburgh Deal Activity: The economic impact of a manufacturing resurgence

U.S. manufacturers remain confident that the improvements made as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic will pay dividends in future years.
How to protect your margins from cyclical commodity price changes
Huntington Bank’s Jim Altman on working with commodities, the importance of understanding exposures and how companies can protect themselves, and their customers, from risk.
Attracting a diverse talent pool can increase productivity and innovation
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Margaret Larkins-Pettigrew on how a diverse workforce will help your business move forward — and how it all starts with an inward look at your organization.
What to consider before starting a new construction project
Babst Calland’s Matthew Moses on what to consider before deciding when — and if — to move forward with a construction project.