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These companies represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation. Chet and Rheta Ahola founded Ahola Corp. in 1967, providing keypunch ...

When carefully structured, carve-outs not only avoid hidden risks but also create long-term strategic advantage.

Attracting, developing and retaining young talent is a key to business success. And in the often-hypercompetitive M&A space, it’s critical. So, in this issue, we debut our Smart Business Dealmakers ...

In the hypercompetitive world of M&A, talent is the ultimate key to success today and well into the future. The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising ...

If you focus on people, developing relationships and staying consistent in your values, success and significance will follow.

The venture ecosystem seems to be all in on AI. Whether this trend will last remains to be seen. History tells us that, like ...

Alliance Industrial Solutions is pleased to continue our presenting sponsorship of the Evolution of Manufacturing Awards this year, celebrating local industry leaders for their innovation, creativity ...

Business leaders know that every decision must deliver ROI. That’s why it’s time to reframe optimism — not as a soft skill, ...

The question for leaders today is not whether our businesses can grow, but whether our growth can leave the world stronger ...

The increasing power of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has been the hottest topic in tech in the past year, with a host of AI products exploding in popularity and seizing the public’s attention.

Six years ago, former ambassador to Ireland Edward F. Crawford approached Brian E. Powers with a challenge. Sales at Hickock Inc. — a Cleveland-based electrical instrument manufacturer founded in 1910 ...