RPM International posts record sales of $946.4 million for 3rd quarter of...
"Calendar year 2015 is still projected to be the first year in roughly eight years where all major sectors of the U.S. new construction market will be in positive territory," Chairman and CEO Frank...
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RPM buys two major United Kingdom companies in two days: Morrells Wood...
RPM International Inc. has bought two major category-dominating companies in the United Kingdom in as many days: Firetherm Intumescent & Insulation Supplies Ltd. and Morrells Woodfinishes Ltd....
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FirstEnergy closes 104-year-old coal power plant, electric rates to rise...
FirstEnergy is pulling the plug on its three old, coal-fired power plants on the shore of Lake Erie. The decision comes in the wake of new federal air standards limiting the amount of mercury and...
View ArticleSherwin-Williams posts record paint sales of $2.45 billion, 1st quarter...
"The HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams paint program at Lowe's began shipping late in the quarter and will be in all Lowe's stores by May 1," Chairman and CEO Chris Connor said. CLEVELAND, Ohio -...
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Team NEO names Westfield Group's CEO as its new chairman
Jim Clay, chairman and CEO of the Westfield Group has been named chairman of Team Northeast Ohio (Team NEO), the region's business attraction, growth and technology-based business development...
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How Cleveland and the Rust Belt can come back through tech, manufacturing
Joel Kotkin, an expert on global, economic, political and social trends, says cities like Cleveland have growth opportunities that areas such as Silicon Valley don't have. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Joel...
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Ethane cracker may be built in shale gas-rich Belmont County
Thailand's largest refining company has chosen Belmont County, Ohio, to possibly build a large ethane "cracker" (or refinery) using shale gas from Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Shale gas wells...
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Cabela's outdoor retailer bringing 225 jobs to its first Northeast Ohio store...
"Cabela's has been interested in northern Ohio and the greater Cleveland area for some time now, and we're absolutely thrilled to announce this location in Avon." said Cabela's CEO Tommy Millner....
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Alta House, in Cleveland's Little Italy, could be renovated for Montessori...
Cleveland Montessori must leave its home at Holy Rosary Church at year's end. And the Alta House, with a century-old building and a tight budget, needs a pick-me-up. CLEVELAND, Ohio - An iconic Little...
View ArticleL.L. Bean's first Ohio store is headed to Columbus in July; Lyndhurst store...
Founded in 1912 by Leon Leonwood Bean, L.L. Bean was just named one of Fortune's "100 Best Companies to Work For," in addition to being No. 5 on Forbes Best Employers 2015 list. The company employs...
View ArticleBig Gig Challenge, What If? events planned for May: Local Business Briefs
Big Gig Challenge, What If? events planned for May: Local Business Briefs Big Gig Challenge 2015 launches May 13 CLEVELAND, Ohio -- OneCommunity, a Northeast Ohio-based ultra-high speed broadband...
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Check out these 360-degree panoramas of Cleveland's landmarks, streetscapes...
Check out these 360-degree panoramas of Cleveland's landmarks, streetscapes taken by photographer Lee Hawkins. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Nighttown owner Brendan Ring can't say enough about how much his...
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Melt Bar & Grilled owner Matt Fish wins 2015 Ohio Small Business Person of...
"He has also created many good jobs that have enriched our state's economy and he serves as an outstanding example for aspiring small business owners," said SBA District Director Gil Goldberg....
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'Shark Tank' survivors Sasha Koehn and Erik Schnakenberg have no regrets...
"Shark Tank" Buck Mason clothing company co-founders, including a Cleveland native, say they made the right decision turning down $200,000 and not turning over a big stake in their company. CLEVELAND,...
View ArticleEast Sixth Street eateries, hurt by falling-bricks incident, get some...
On Wednesday, the first in a series of cash mobs from the Calfee law firm hit East Sixth to give lunch spots a boost. CLEVELAND, Ohio - When bricks cascaded onto East Sixth Street in early April,...
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FirstEnergy building new power lines: You'll pay more for better service
Profits are up at FirstEnergy after the company pulled back is risky competitive operations and began rebuilding its high-voltage transmission lines where it expects a hefty return on investments in...
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Jack and Suzy Welch share "Real-Life MBA" lessons with Cleveland Clinic's Dr....
"Business is a sport. It's like any sport. The team that has the best players wins." But if 65 percent of the team isn't engaged, how is it supposed to win? "Getting engagement is critical," Jack...
View ArticleTips to save on your electric bills: weed out the vampires
Always-on devices are burning up $165 worth of electricity a year in the average home. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Imagine spending $165 a year -- on nothing. The average U.S. home now contains so many...
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Voters said they would sue, think manufacturing is important: The Beat Weekly...
Learn what voters said about poll topics this week. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This week, voters spoke out saying they would have no problem suing an employer who ruined their reputation. They also felt...
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First 100 shoppers at Soft Surroundings store in Westlake will get goody bags...
Soft Surroundings is offering the first 100 shoppers at its Westlake store in Crocker Park a goody bag with $300 worth of complimentary beauty treatments, drinks, treats, and a 15-percent-off coupon...
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