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2022 Smart Culture Awards

The 2022 Smart Culture Awards honor local organizations that have demonstrated cutting-edge practices in cultivating and sustaining their culture. See who we recognized this year.
Three strategic ways businesses compete
You can’t be everything to everyone. Competing in business, you choose an approach.
What the VC boom means for early stage investing
With more investors of all types seeking access to venture investing opportunities, opportunities are increasing for broader participation to compete for deals.
Your employees are not OK
One of the most important takeaways of the last two years for business owners is this: You must focus on the mental health of your employees.
Cleveland’s strong institutional investing ecosystem
Many Cleveland-based institutional investors have invested with local fund managers, driving a double-bottom line of investment growth and local company growth.
Navigating the incentive roadmap
The right consultant can help you stay focused on your most important responsibilities while ensuring that you and your company receive maximum incentives.
The philanthropic landscape
It is rarely a good idea for the first generation to establish philanthropic goals on their own or to choose goals that are important solely to them.
The customer buying journey
Connect with your audience at the right time and place with a message that resonates
Ukraine conflict highlights upsides of ethics and prudence
Russia’s actions against a democratic and sovereign nation are a sobering reminder that choosing where and with whom you do business is a critical component of long-term success.