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RPM buys Krud Kutter, a Georgia maker of non-toxic, biodegradable cleaners...
Krud Kutter says on its website that "we believe cleaners should clean without being toxic" and that its eco-friendly formula is safe for the environment, pets and children. BRUNSWICK HILLS TOWNSHIP,...
View ArticleCleveland business leaders expect long-term boost from Republican National...
By presenting a fresh image of Cleveland, some say, the 2016 RNC could lead to new interest, investment and jobs. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- As they look to the Republican National Convention arriving in...
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Connections, from bike lanes to pop-up shops, are key in new downtown...
"Cleveland does a really good job of going after projects and also going after district planning," said consultant Brad Segal of Progressive Urban Management Associates. "What has been missing is a...
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Forma Apparel Manufacturing aims to create well-made clothes here in Ohio
"People are always surprised to hear we're based in Cleveland," Foroozan Alaeddini said. "But they also like that we're made in America. It's a pleasant surprise." BEACHWOOD, Ohio -- The founders of...
View ArticleCanton scholarships awarded, Akron company gets Knight funding, Cleveland...
Local business briefs Canton's Job-Applications.com awards three $1,000 working-parent scholarships CANTON, Ohio - Job-Applications.com announced this week three winners of the company's $1,000...
View ArticleColorful #ASIpromobile celebrates the $20.5 billion promotional products...
"We've had 14 straight quarters of growth," so what better way to celebrate than with a road trip in a moving billboard covered with promotional products? CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Advertising Specialty...
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LeBron James' #TheReturn sparks "For6iven" T-shirts, a "King James" roller...
"Sherwin-Williams and the N.E. Ohio community welcome LeBron back home as the CAVS look forward to building a championship team," the company said in a written statement. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Within...
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Betchyu mobile app enlists your friends to bet for -- and against -- you...
"Pick a goal. You want to lose weight. Exercise more. Run farther. Quit drinking. Now imagine someone betting that you won't do it," Betchyu said in a written announcement. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- It's...
View ArticleWaste to energy power plants could generate an eighth of U.S. power says...
Municipal Waste Water Treatment Plants are potential power plants that could lower or at least check consumer sewer bills, says Quasar Energy Group, a local company that uses bacteria to digest waste,...
View ArticleSherwin-Williams posts record $3 billion in sales, 20 percent jump in profits...
"We are pleased with the continued strong positive sales and earnings per share momentum," Chairman and Chief Executive Chris Connor said. "Our Paint Stores Group continues to lead with sales volume...
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Why companies need to appoint more women to their boards of directors
"Boards should reflect America, and the reality is, they don't. Women and minorities make up 70 percent of the U.S. population, but there are only two Fortune 500 company boards with that composition:...
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Giant Eagle hiring 350 for Strongsville Market District, 250 for area Giant...
"Open positions include: bakers, chefs, cashiers and cheesemongers, as well as roles in areas such as deli, grocery, gourmet foods, meat and seafood, produce, restaurant and customer service," Giant...
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Raise your hand if you're ready for back-to-school shopping; average costs up...
With the National Retail Federation estimating that families will spend $669.28 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics, more retailers are clamoring for a share of those sales. CLEVELAND, Ohio --...
View ArticleCleveland to launch new economic-development website aimed at site selectors,...
Cleveland's freestanding economic-development site, rethinkcleveland.org, is scheduled to launch Thursday afternoon. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- When a group of real estate site selectors toured Cleveland last...
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Recreational boating industry is sailing toward record growth by 2015 as it...
"There's often this perception that boating is only for the wealthy. But 95 percent of all the boats in the United States are smaller trailered boats, and 71 percent of all boat owners have a total...
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Audubon Society looking for volunteers to attend EPA hearing on carbon rules
The Audubon Society is offering free transportation to the first U.S. EPA hearing on limiting carbon dioxide emissions. View full sizeSteam and smoke can be seen over the coal-burning power plant in...
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Retailers can expect 3.9% more growth in the second half, National Retail...
"There is plenty of evidence that the second half will be better for the [retail] industry as consumers begin to feel more optimistic about their spending decisions," said Jack Kleinhenz,...
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FirstEnergy proposes new rate plan to have consumers guarantee sales for two...
FirstEnergy Corporation's foray into competitive markets has not done well and the company Monday proposed having consumers pay for a safety net under two of its large Ohio power plants in a proposal...
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FirstEnergy Corp.'s reliance on its regulated companies shores up profits
FirstEnergy Corp. is quickly moving away from is embrace of unregulated competition, the very business over which it threatened to sue the state in 2008 when lawmakers were debating reforms to utility...
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FirstEnergy Corp. looking to rate payers to support its struggling...
FirstEnergy Corp. is concerned about the economic future of two of its large power plants and wants its old, regulated companies to buy all of the power they generate. But that's not re-regulation....
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