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Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian tells Case Western entrepreneurs "Don't be...

"The fact is that those of us who can take ideas and make them into things, those are the ones who have the power, thanks to this great enabler called the Internet," Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian...

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Veyance Technologies says 'goodbye Goodyear, guten tag Continental'

Workers may benefit from the $2 billion acquisition of Veyance Technologies. German-based Continental AG brings a growth strategy. John Hamilton, the chief executive of Veyance Technologies, said the...

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FirstEnergy spending $600 million to upgrade Davis-Besse nuclear reactor

FirstEnergy Corp. sees its upgrades to the Davis-Besse nuclear reactor as a boon to the economy. AKRON - At a time when nuclear reactors are closing rather than upgrading, FirstEnergy Corp. is poised...

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National Retail Federation and Cleveland chief economist Jack Kleinhenz...

"Given the strong performance of recent economic data and the appearance of a healthier consumer and business outlook, 2014 could finally be the year that the recovery gets traction," said Jack...

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U.S. Global Reporting Initiative director joins BrownFlynn sustainability...

The founding director of the U.S. Global Reporting Initiative is joining the Cleveland-based BrownFlynn firm. Mike WallaceBrownFlynn CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In a world hungry for data, corporations are...

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Ohio Third Frontier approves $15.8 million for 11 Northeast Ohio tech companies

"The investment in technology is an investment in Ohio's future, bringing new ideas a jobs to the state," David Goodman, director of the Ohio Development Services Agency and chair of the Ohio Third...

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Cliffs Natural Resources appoints a new CEO, releases 2013 financial results

Cliffs Natural Resources appoints a new CEO as the battle for control of the company heats up. View full sizeConsolidated Thompson CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The board of directors of mining company Cliffs...

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Korean cosmetics company Cosmax USA moving into L'Oreal factory, bringing 150...

Cosmax, founded in 1992, creates, develops and manufactures skin care, make-up and hair care products. It has 280 employees, three factories, and $6.06 billion South Korean won in capital, the...

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Signet Jewelers to acquire Zales Jewelers for $690 million in deal worth $1.4...

Signet, whose U.S. retail brands include Kay Jewelers and Jared the Galleria of Jewelry, will own six of the most recognizable brands in the U.S., the United Kingdom and Canada in a single massive...

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Heinen's opening its 3rd Chicago area store in Village of Bannockburn

"We're very excited about them coming here," said Bannockburn Village Manager Maria Lasday, confirming the news via telephone. She said the store is expected to open within the next several months...

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Cleveland Clinic's innovation leader brings skill and heart to new role

Gary Fingerhut hopes to spread the work of Cleveland Clinic Innovations around the medical world. CLEVELAND, Ohio--Earlier in his career as an entrepreneur, Gary Fingerhut became intrigued by a...

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Aldi opens its 125th Ohio grocery store at Steelyard Commons in Cleveland

Like Giant Eagle's discount Good Cents stores, Aldi says it saves money by focusing on only the most popular items in a few flavors and sizes. While most supermarkets carry more than 40,000 items,...

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Ohio energy bill getting a rewrite to include some compromises

Ohio Sen. William Seitz says he is having his energy bill rewritten to block utilities from earning fat bonuses for helping customers with energy efficiency. And he has softened his opposition to...

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Global cities are prosperous cities; researchers say Cleveland must welcome...

Cleveland's population crisis is caused not by people leaving but by so few people arriving, according to a new study that sees "churn" as key to economic growth. Stacey Brown, left, moved from San...

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Heinen's opening two more Chicago area stores in Bannockburn and Lake Bluff...

"We got to four stores [in Chicago] faster than we anticipated, but the Dominick's closings provided an opportunity that we couldn't afford not to take advantage of," Co-President Jeff Heinen...

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Cleveland workshop offers talent attraction strategies for the global...

Todd Adams, co-founder of Visibility Marketing, says the importance of international talent adds new dimensions to diversity and inclusion efforts. Watch video Business consultant Todd Adams says the...

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CWRU ready to help new national innovation hub create factory jobs: the Mix

Cleveland's esteemed research university will contribute faculty expertise and research resources to the effort to innovate 10,000 jobs. Watch video A new innovation hub is designed to enhance the...

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Glazen Creative Studios unapologetically rebrands itself Goldfarb Weber...

Ultimately, they decided to go with their own names to create Goldfarb Weber Creative Media, because "the fact of the matter is that 100 percent of our clients know me and Tony [Weber] personally,"...

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Tamir Goodman's Zone190 aims to train basketball players to get better faster

"This is the first time that players of all positions can practice on the same piece of equipment," said creator Tamir Goodman. "Since it's 190 degrees around, you can replicate getting the ball from...

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Cleveland's first Flip Flops Shops opens today at Beachwood Place mall

In a sure sign of retail optimism that spring is around the corner, Flip Flop Shops is opening its first store in Greater Cleveland at Beachwood Place mall today. BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- In a sure sign of...

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