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April 2008 Issue
A Collaborative Approach
I am pleased to announce two management changes atInside Business and explain why we are more excited than ever about the magazine’s mission. Effective with this issue, Steve Gleydura, editor of Cleveland Magazine , will also be editor of Inside Business , and Frank Bird, publisher of Cleveland Magazine , will add to his responsibilities the role of publisher of IB . There are important changes happening in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, and we believe this experienced, highly successful editor-pub... |
Please, Don't Ask
Maybe it’s better to not question the proposed move of the Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority’s maritime facilities. You might not like the answers. |
Belting the Rust
The young Sullivan had just discovered that, after three summers working at the family business in the late 1970s, he was being paid $2.65 an hour compared to the $4.50 an hour earned by other recently hired workers. Tom Sullivan, chairman and former president and CEO of Medina-based RPM International Inc., believed, like his father before him, that sons should start at the company by sweeping floors or stacking boxes, and then gradually work their way up, position by position, rank by rank, to learn ev... Building the Road Ahead
As the head of a group of mayors studying large-scale economic development, Hudson Mayor William A. Currin has been a vocal leader for getting Northeast Ohio to rethink regionalism in a radical new way. Cleveland vs. Wall Street
While falling behind in his mortgage payments, Ken Winchester developed serious health problems. But before undergoing surgery, he wanted to make sure his wife and their disabled daughter would be able to keep their Richmond Heights home. So he signed for what he thought was a second mortgage. The financial-services company even promised to pay his subprime mortgage while he was recuperating. It also told him the deal would be a way to fix his damaged credit and he could later refinance for better terms... |
Letters
CRAZY FOR CLEVELAND I am a Floridian who moved to Cleveland within the last six months. I knew for more than nine months that I was moving to Cleveland and discussed this new venture with many friends, peers and acquaintances in Florida before moving. I never met any fellow Floridian who was also moving to Cleveland. So I find it surprising that there is a “movement” of dedicated Floridians headed to Cleveland. I happen to find Cleveland surprisingly delightful. It is a great place to live. ... |
Let's Make a Deal
Hoping to sell your company, but worried about the slow economy and credit crunch? Don’t fret. The merger and acquisition market remains healthy – for now. |
Potty Mouth
Most people look at the humble bathroom toilet and think about ... well, you know what you think. Celeste Massullo sees inspiration. That’s how Massullo — a former fashion designer and serial product developer — came up with Toilet Tattoos, removable decorative appliqués for toilet lids. Last Christmas, Kmart sold the appliqués with seasonal graphics for $4.99 under the name ToilArt at all of its stores nationwide. Some stores shelved them in their home department, while othe... |
Joseph LaGuardia, 30
“I guess there’s nothing to substitute for hard work. The workday isn’t from 8 to 5. It requires persistence.”Joseph LaGuardia, 30 Are you ready for fatherhood? I am. I really am. We are so excited. As a child, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a professional bass fisherman. It’s something I still enjoy today and I look to as an avenue when entertaining. If someone has never [fished], I try to see if that’s something they might like to do. I do golf, but fishing... |
Joseph LaGuardia, 30
“I guess there’s nothing to substitute for hard work. The workday isn’t from 8 to 5. It requires persistence.”Joseph LaGuardia, 30 Are you ready for fatherhood? I am. I really am. We are so excited. As a child, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a professional bass fisherman. It’s something I still enjoy today and I look to as an avenue when entertaining. If someone has never [fished], I try to see if that’s something they might like to do. I do golf, but fishing... |
Potty Mouth
Most people look at the humble bathroom toilet and think about ... well, you know what you think. Celeste Massullo sees inspiration. That’s how Massullo — a former fashion designer and serial product developer — came up with Toilet Tattoos, removable decorative appliqués for toilet lids. Last Christmas, Kmart sold the appliqués with seasonal graphics for $4.99 under the name ToilArt at all of its stores nationwide. Some stores shelved them in their home department, while othe... |
A Commitment to Quality
For 90 years, Meaden & Moore has been committed to creating value for clients and employees. A Long-Term Relationship
The Team at Zinner & Co. develops long-lasting relationships with clients that take them through each phase of their business. A Practical Approach
CBIZ offers clients a wide array of solutions for an exceptional service experience. Cultural Connections
Copmanies always focus on their core competencies, but those that want to successfully expand overseas need to develop cultural competence. Let's Make a Deal
Hoping to sell your company, but worried about the slow economy and credit crunch? Don’t fret. The merger and acquisition market remains healthy – for now. The Industry Experts
Howard, Wershbale & Co. CPAs strive to become well versed in their clients’ industries to help them achieve success. |
A Commitment to Quality
For 90 years, Meaden & Moore has been committed to creating value for clients and employees. A Long-Term Relationship
The Team at Zinner & Co. develops long-lasting relationships with clients that take them through each phase of their business. A Practical Approach
CBIZ offers clients a wide array of solutions for an exceptional service experience. The Industry Experts
Howard, Wershbale & Co. CPAs strive to become well versed in their clients’ industries to help them achieve success. |
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