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These companies represent some of Northeast Ohio’s successful family-owned businesses that are growing for the next generation. Brennan Industries, a manufacturer and distributor of hydraulics, has a ...

Why the most resilient manufacturers in 2026 are leading with purpose, not pace. Alliance Industrial Solutions is proud to once again serve as the presenting sponsor of the Evolution of Manufacturing ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

At Lorain County Community College, fostering entrepreneurship and supporting businesses is not an abstract goal — it is work we do every day, alongside the companies that choose to build their future ...

What does it really mean to think “outside the box?” It’s a refrain that has been used for decades at this point, so much so that we no longer reflect on it. Simply put, it means to think outside the ...

Have you ever taken a personality indicator like the Enneagram, StrengthsFinder, or DISC? At their best, they identify areas where we can excel. They also show us how we behave under stress, and ...

Medical Mutual and Smart Business welcome you to the Pillar Awards for Community Service. For more than two decades, the Pillar Awards have recognized organizations and individuals that are making ...

For as long as he can remember, Ken Ganley dreamed of working at the automotive group his father started in 1968. “Very few little boys and girls dream of being a car dealer, but it’s all I’ve ever ...

Ahola Payroll & HR Solutions is a national leader in payroll and human resource solutions. The company exemplifies family business excellence, with over 50 years of innovation, integrity and ...