Departments
8 GCP Insight
Meet Chris Connor, new chairman of
the Greater Cleveland Partnership,
Board of Directors.
23 Energy
Grants that can kick-start small
business energy savings.
24 Health
Five ways to get a good night’s sleep.
26 Advocacy
Health care reform takes center stage.
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is
expected in June.
29 Art
21 Raising the Next Entrepreneurs
Northcoast Promotions Inc. builds a
creative experience for visitors attending
arts and craft events.
What are we doing as business owners to grow young
entrepreneurs? In an economy that is increasingly reliant on
the success of small businesses, are we doing all we can to
raise the next generation of leaders?
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4 Memo
5 Upfront
9 Affiliates
27 Pipeline
28 Education & Events
30 My Cause
Features
10 Destination Downtown
A boom of apartment dwellers in Cleveland’s core creates an
instant market for businesses that locate there.
14 Give Them an Experience
What customers want is something different, that is
customized, and more than a basic product or service.
How will you deliver?
18 Someone’s Knocking
Oh, no. It’s OSHA. Are you prepared for a visit from a
compliance officer? Read this primer to get ready for that
knock on the door.
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