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 ...

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 ...

When Béla Szigethy founded The Riverside Company in his apartment on Riverside Drive in New York City in 1988, his vision was constrained by the amount of capital he had to invest. He set out to ...

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 ...

The SECURE Act, originally passed in 2019, has seen its provisions roll out and take effect in the years since. With the last of its provisions becoming law in 2025, employers should be aware of, and ...

John M. Wilson Jr. grew up seeing his father work as a doctor, helping people get and stay well. His life’s work has been focused on helping ponds and lakes do the same. That’s why he calls his ...

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 ...

The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), which was enacted in 2021, imposes strict reporting requirements on many U.S. business stakeholders beginning in January 2024. Those who maintain ownership within ...

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 ...

Brian Zimmerman fondly remembers his first visit to the Cleveland Metroparks on a cold, gray day in November 2009, when he toured several scenic spots like the Rocky River Reservation before ...

Since joining LANXESS AG in 2011, Frederique van Baarle has held various leadership positions at the global specialty chemical company, a spin-off of Bayer. But perhaps none has been as exciting — for ...