July/August 2010
FEATURES
2010 Athena Awards
They’re educators, mentors, coaches, caregivers, and certainly, they’re all leaders. Meet 12 women who have worked tirelessly to improve those around them and Northeast Ohio.
DEPARTMENTS
NEO NOW
Animal Attraction
Baby blankies, cute critters and a desire to do good inspired one tween entrepreneur to found his own company in Parma Heights.
Flight Plans
Please fasten your seat belts, the airlines merger between Continental and United may be a bumpy ride.
Bank Assets
PNC’s museum-style exhibit honors the history of National City and provides some reminders of lessons learned.
Perfect Pitch
Baseball is a business as much as it is a game. We surveyed Northeast Ohio’s minor league affiliates to find their best bets for bringing bodies through the gates this summer.
Manny Awards, Top 10 Women Business Owners Awards, The Best of Tech 2010 Awards, Cleveland Sports Forum: Playing to Win!, Good Scout Luncheon
OHIO ENTREPRENEUR
Two Case graduates are attempting to revolutionize the way heart problems are diagnosed.
ONE TO WATCH
COLUMNISTS
ABSOLUTELY
The Ups and Downs of Technology
E-INDUSTRY
Hot Products
HUMAN RESOURCES
Pop Quiz
SPECIAL SECTIONS
The Value of Ethics
The shady practices that helped cause the recession put new focus on ethics courses in Northeast Ohio MBA programs.
Doing the Right Thing
The MBA Oath for business professionals has spawned a new awareness and dialogue about the value of ethical practices and education.
Captive Audience
Northeast Ohio offers an abundance of destinations for your next meeting or event that will charm any personality, from the animal-lover to the history buff, without breaking the bank.