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2025 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
Smart 50 Northeast Ohio recognizes the region's top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!... Cover Story Read Full Article  2025 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising up-and-coming professionals. See the 2025 class of honorees.... Cover Story Read Full Article   Fady Chamoun grows Aladdin’s and Seasoned Brands with a commitment to Lebanese heritage and hospitality
With some 2,200 employees across a footprint that stretches into four states and abroad, the Chamoun family is focused on extending their heartfelt hospitality as the company continues to grow.... Cover Story Read Full Article Dealmaking realities differ sector by sector, but uncertainty is the common thread
Several Columbus-area dealmakers offered their take on the current M&A market, sharing their perspective on how buyers, sellers, entrepreneurs and investors are fairing. Here’s what they have to say... Cover Story Read Full Article

2025 Northeast Ohio Smart 50 Awards recognize region’s top leadership
Smart 50 Northeast Ohio recognizes the region's top leadership. See who took home the honors this year!... Cover Story Read Full Article 2025 Northeast Ohio Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars
The Smart Business Dealmakers Rising Stars program recognizes the industry’s most promising up-and-coming professional... Cover Story Read Full Article  Fady Chamoun grows Aladdin’s and Seasoned Brands with a commitment to Lebanese heritage and hospitality
With some 2,200 employees across a footprint that stretches into four states and abroad, the Chamoun family is focused o... Cover Story Read Full Article Dealmaking realities differ sector by sector, but uncertainty is the common thread
Several Columbus-area dealmakers offered their take on the current M&A market, sharing their perspective on how buyers, ... Cover Story Read Full Article

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