Ohio


No Babbling Brooks In Ohio's "polymer Valley"

By L.M.S. |  Nov 1, 1984

Polymer Valley? While almost every state in the union is fighting to attract new computer and electronics companies, Ohio is looking elsewhere. Although i...  Read story

Strong Heart

By William F. Farley |  Feb 1, 1985

An Ache in the Heartland" (October 1984) takes a myopic view of the midwestern business climate. I can attest to the strengthening business environment a...  Read story

States

By Richard F. Celeste |  Feb 1, 1986

The annual "Report on the States" (October 1985) clearly outlines many of the innovative programs that states are developing to assist small businesses. Y...  Read story

No-nos;

Jun 1, 1988

A professor at Cleveland State University, reviewing job applications used by Ohio employers, reported that 73% of the applications contained at least one...  Read story

The Entrepreneur of the Year

By John Case |  Jan 1, 1992

Entrepreneur of the year awards and the selection process.  Read story

States Fight to Reinstate Business Tax Credits

By Darren Dahl

Sept. 29, 2004 --Kentucky, Tennessee, and Michigan have joined Ohio in launching a legal counterattack to try and reinstate a popular busi...  Read story

Business Tax Incentives in Ohio, Kentucky in Question

By Allen Roberts

Jan. 11, 2005 --The state of Ohio is taking a long look at their tax plan and putting their Technology Investment Tax Credit, along with j...  Read story

Tax Battle Moves to Supreme Court

By Angus Loten |  Mar 1, 2006

Ohio business owners argue that large corporations should not receive state tax incentives.  Read story

The Economy This Week

By Angus Loten |  Aug 14, 2008

Small-business optimism continues to fade; retail sales down.  Read story

Building the Mommy Track

By Inc Staff |  Sep 1, 2003

What's a small company to do when a key employee gets pregnant? Plus: Renegotiating your lease  Read story

Five Ways To Protect Your Ideas

By Marvin Petry |  Jan 1, 1982

These legal tools can keep you safe from marketplace predators.  Read story

Is Manufacturing Weighing Down the U.S. Economy?

By Joel Kotkin and Michael Shires |  Jul 10, 2008

The answer may surprise you.  Read story

Court Strikes Down Ohio's Corporate Tax Credit Program

By Darren Dahl

September 10, 2004 -- A recent ruling by the Cincinnati-based 6th United States Court of Appeals threatens to disrupt how states lure big...  Read story

Minimum Wage Hike in Six States

Nov 9, 2006

Nov. 9, 2006 -- Ballot initiatives to raise the minimum wage won in every state where they were on the ballot in Tuesday's election. ...  Read story

Outlook 2006: Logistics

By Stephanie Clifford |  Jan 1, 2006

The shipping news.  Read story

Partnerships and Selling Your Company

By Inc Staff |  Mar 1, 2008

The legal options for a minority owner. Plus, how to prepare your company for sale.  Read story

Crucial Small Business Votes In Congress

Jun 1, 1981

SENATE Republican Policy Committee John Tower (Tex.), chairman Robert Dole (Kans.) Pete Domenici (N. Mex.) Orrin Hatch (Utah...  Read story

The American Way

By Joel Kotkin |  Sep 1, 1991

Armed with traditional American values, modern immigrants refuel the entrepreneurial economy.  Read story

Refunds for Going Global

Jan 1, 1995

If you're exporting a product that's made with some imported components, ask your customsbroker about the U.S. Customs Service's duty-drawback program. Un...  Read story

Entrepreneurship Honor Roll *

Feb 1, 1982

The U.S. Senate for passing S.881, 90-0. The 40-member House Small Business Committee. The 162 co-sponsors (as of this writing) of H.R. 4326. Read story

Inc.'s Guide to 'Smart' Government Money

By Martha E. Mangelsdorf |  Aug 1, 1989

A guide to helping small companies profit from new economic-development programs.  Read story

Inc. International: The Global Perspctive

By Inc Staff |  Mar 1, 1993

Quotes about European trade barriers, adjusting to international trade and finding foreign suppliers.  Read story

Foreclosures Hit Record High

By Laura Palotie |  Mar 6, 2008

More homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments, an industry group says  Read story

Keeping Your Form In Shape

Jan 1, 1982

A study of companies in Cleveland, conducted by Carl Camden, an assistant professor at Cleveland State University, reported that 73% were using job applic...  Read story

People's court

By Inc Staff |  Dec 1, 1990

Handling internal disputes through a formal employee council.  Read story

This Week's Economic Roundup

By Angus Loten |  May 10, 2007

Rising labor and energy costs make business owners skittish; gas prices continue to surge.  Read story

Ohio College to Host eMarketing Seminar

Apr 10, 2007

April 10, 2007 -- Cuyahoga Community College, a corporate college located in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, will be hosting a seminar for en...  Read story

Relearning to Shift Gears

Jan 1, 1995

Although it's hard not to think about business when you come home to your family, you'd better figure out a way to focus on the people you careabout when ...  Read story

Focus Lens on Focus Groups

Jan 1, 1997

Most people are aware of customer focus groups, in which customers are brought together and asked by a professional facilitator their opinions regarding a...  Read story

Turn Salespeople into Profit Watchers

Jan 1, 1997

Manco, a fast-growing distributor of duct tape and other consumer products based in Westlake, Ohio, sells to Wal-Mart and otherbig customers. In the past,...  Read story

States Eye New Taxes

By Laura Cohn |  Apr 1, 2008

Facing budget shortfalls, tax commissioners in many states are desperate for new sources of revenue. Guess where they're looking?  Read story

Cheaper by the Dozen

By Ken Terry |  Jun 1, 1996

A look at how small-business alliances have cut costs and improved coverage for entrepreneurs and their employees.  Read story

Inc. 500 Hall of Fame

Oct 15, 2003

Four companies join the ranks of those that keep growing, and growing, and...  Read story

Boosting Small Business

By David Lindorff |  Oct 1, 1982

Overcoming an antibusiness bias The idea of states cutting red tape for development permits and business licenses is nothing new, but Oregon has add...  Read story

An Ache In The Heartland

By Joseph P. Kahn |  Oct 1, 1984

In midwestern "rustbowl" states, bold planning and brassy ad campaigns must do battle with a legacy of bureaucratic neglect and corroded morale.  Read story

Online Tool Identifies Insurance Risks

Jan 23, 2007

Jan. 23, 2007 -- Westfield Insurance, a Westfield Center, Ohio-based commercial and personal insurance company, announced Tuesday the lau...  Read story

Correction

Jun 1, 1987

In a chart on page 51 of "Metro Report" (April), growth in jobs for Youngstown, Ohio, was reported as a 6.2% gain when it was actually a 6.2% loss.   Read story

From Dancing Dots to Floating Restaurants

By Alessandra Bianchi |  May 1, 1994

Sampling of start-ups from 20 small-business development centers.  Read story

Report: Small Businesses Still Advertising

By Kelly Faircloth |  Dec 22, 2008

Companies will stick to current ad spending, according to a new survey.  Read story

Plant Waterer

By Leslie Brokaw |  Jan 1, 1990

Biotech firm has come up with a soil additive that absorbs, stores, then releases large amounts of water.  Read story