In 2016, a close friend called Jared Maloof, who was working as CFO at a billion-dollar metal company, and asked: “How’d you like to help legalize cannabis in Ohio?” Intrigued by the prospects of high ...

Document and security compliance is a practice that should be occurring within each and every organization. It encompasses the policies, procedures and solutions to protect documents from unauthorized ...

When an interviewee walks in, looking to land a job with our companies or organizations, we expect them to have a vision for their future. What are their ambitions? What goals have they set for ...

There’s a strong chance that every business will face a lawsuit. These can stem from a handshake deal turned sour, poorly drafted contracts, unforeseen events, or a failure to maintain complete books ...

Some aviators may argue that Flexjet’s ultra-modern fleet of nearly 300 luxury aircraft is key to the company’s exponential growth. Others credit its team, including more than 1,100 experienced pilots ...

In this column’s headline, an enigmatic yet whimsical old Polish proverb proclaims that if something negative occurred within your organization and you didn’t cause it, it’s not your problem. Savvy ...

Throughout my career, I have had the opportunity to invest in and/or purchase several businesses. Some were great successes, while others underperformed or even failed. Reflecting on these experiences ...

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 ...

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 ...

When Ken Taylor joined his family’s business, Ohio Machinery Co., in January 1988, he knew he had a lot to learn about running a Caterpillar equipment dealership — even though he had grown up around ...

A cybersecurity baseline is the minimum protection needed to mitigate cybersecurity threats. These controls also help organizations maintain and achieve compliance and meet state regulations, such as ...

After more than a decade on East 25th Street, Cleveland Whiskey is moving across town into a century-old riverfront building. Though only a few miles away, the new location will provide nearly 10 ...