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Insight, advice and strategy from some of the most successful business leaders across the U.S.

Sorting out the challenges created by ever-changing federal trade policy

Brady Ware’s Kristin Krabacher on tariffs and the impact they are having on U.S. businesses and how companies are mitigating the negative effects.

Columbus Deal Activity, August 2025: The growing role of AI in M&A transactions

As AI tools continue to mature, their impact on M&A efficiency and competitiveness will likely expand.

2025 Columbus Smart 50: Celebrating leadership and impact in Central Ohio

The Smart 50 awards recognize the leadership of Central Ohio’s top companies. Check out this year’s honorees!

Northeast Ohio Deal Activity: Preparing to sell your business

The Cleveland M&A market experienced a 46.7 percent increase in activity in April 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, with several noteworthy transactions completed by both strategic acquirers and private equity firms.

How an improved financial reporting cadence leads to better decision making

Corrigan Krause’s Trevor Ray on the importance of timely and accurate financial statement information in making informed business decisions.

How nonprofits unknowingly trigger tax events

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs’ Nathan M. Fulmer on the ways tax-exempt organizations can trigger a tax event.

The importance of document and security compliance

Blue Technologies’ Curtis Verhoff on document and security compliance and how it insulates companies from risk.

Loan strategies in today’s uncertain interest rate environment

ERIEBANK’s Wesley Gillespie on loan strategies and other funding considerations for businesses in today’s interest rate environment.

Harnessing the tension of opposites to produce results in a challenging market

Our Lady of the Wayside’s Terry Davis on how for-profit and nonprofit organizations choose their next right move in an environment of evolving uncertainty.

How AI is being utilized in quality and process improvement

Corporate College’s Samantha Kaplan on how AI is being utilized in quality and process improvement decision-making.

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