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Nick House, a partner at Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP's Cleveland office, has been named one of Crain's Cleveland Business's "40 Under 40." House, who grew up in a family of attorneys, always aspired to be a lawyer and a partner at a law firm. He specializes in commercial real estate, representing developers and lenders on transactions and serving as outside general counsel for local companies. House is passionate about Cleveland and strives to be an advocate for the city. He is also involved in the Association for Corporate Growth's Cleveland chapter and enjoys playing golf in his free time. [Extracted from the article]

MATT SOFUL Director of client development RGP Matt Soful is a problem-solver whose professional strengths have been developed over more than two decades in the finance industry. Prior to joining RGP, Soful served as a finance and business development executive at CBIZ, worked in public accounting at EY and founded his own firm called The Business Quarterback. In his role at RGP, Soful is responsible for working with finance executives on their companies' operational needs and special projects created by workforce gaps, according to the nomination. [Extracted from the article]

"Tom is a leader in the ACG (Association for Corporate Growth) community and has developed a great presence over his career as a leader in due diligence and transactions services". Quality earnings analysis, commercial due diligence and determining the quality of net assets are among the skills that Libeg brings to the negotiating table. TOM LIBEG Partner Grant Thornton Grant Thornton manages assets for a variety of industries, including banking, energy, health care and private equity. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents information on how several U.S. business enterprises that are expanding during the 2008-2009 global financial crises. Retail chain Brooklyn Industries is expanding across the country with leasing costs down and plenty of space requiring little renovation available. It is stated that small businesses with steady cash flows can have some recession-fighting advantages over major corporations, such as nimbleness and lack of bureaucracy, and their direct contact with customers.

Several charts are presented that depict fastest growing companies of New York City including Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., AmTrust Financial Services and Crystal River Capital.

The article profiles Vernon Loucks, former president and CEO of Baxter International. During his term as CEO, the company's sales more than quadrupled to $5.7 billion while its workforce rose from 30,000 to 42,000. Those who have worked with Loucks claim his personal demeanor and leadership style also were significant components of Baxter's success. He attributes his ability and motivation to be a leader to his three-year stint in the Marines after graduating from Yale University in 1957.

The article focuses on the strategic transformation of HCA following its issuance of corporate bonds with a 100-year maturity date in the U.S. The expansion of the company's hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers demonstrates its market dominance via its delivery system. The company spent $75 million for the construction of the StoneCrest Medical Center which opened in 2003 in Nashville, Tennessee. In order to become more competitive in the health care industry, HCA protects its interests and makes every effort to be more community-friendly.

This article presents statistical information on financial performance of New York's fastest growing companies. Some of the companies listed in the article are National Medical Health Care Systems Inc., General Maritime Corp., Bio-Reference Laboratories Inc., Moody's Corp., Odyssey Re Holdings Corp., Universal American Financial Corp., etc.

TRICIA BALSER Managing director and head of Ohio commercial banking CIBC Bank USA Not everyone takes a traditional path to banking. From there, she's built an impressive 20-plus year career, working for KeyBank, LaSalle Bank, TriState Capital Bank, and The PrivateBank, where she began as managing director and then advanced to head of the Ohio market for commercial lending, before it was acquired by CIBC in 2017. Count Tricia Balser, managing director and head of Ohio commercial banking for CIBC Bank USA, among the outliers. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on Via, a pooled-ride service company based in Manhattan, New York City. Topics covered include the company's decision not to increase fares, despite the city's new minimum-wage regulations for app-based drivers, a 15% growth reported by the company in the weeks since the new rules went into effect, and the company's flexible business model.

The article reports on the rebranding of Valley National Bank, a commercial bank based in Wayne, New Jersey. Topics covered include the appointment of Ira Robbins as the bank's chief executive officer (CEO), a 32.8% growth in the bank's assets in 2018, and its goal to increase its overall loan portfolio in the range of 6% to 8% in 2019.

The article features the operation of Galvanize Group, an enterprise that collects empty soda, beer and water containers for recycling. Founded by owner Conrad Cutler, Galvanize has grown into a business with an annual revenue of 14 million U.S. dollars. The company earns from the 5-cent deposit paid by distributors and from a 3.5-cent handling fee for each container. Cutler compared the operation of his company to those of other garbage collectors.

The article presents a profile of Jeff Bezos, chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Amazon, who has been selected as one of the 2018 Crain's Newsmakers of the Year. The electronic commerce firm has chosen New York City as the location of its second headquarters. Retail experts attributed the growth of Amazon to the efforts of Bezos to focus on customers and innovation.

The article presents a profile of Barbara Kavovit, chief executive officer (CEO) of Evergreen Construction. Kavovit started her career in construction in the late 1980s after graduating from college. She worked for Anchor Construction, a general contracting firm in New York City. In 2015, Kavovit launched Evergreen which has grown into a company with 22 full-time employees and increasing revenues.

"Owners and CFOs seek out Bryan for his broad and deep experience and reputation as an effective legal project manager and problem solver", O'Malley wrote. With a focus on real estate and finance, Falk joined the Columbus-based law firm a decade ago, after stretches at McDonald Hopkins and Squire Patton Boggs. BRYAN FALK Vice managing partner, Cleveland Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease From the Vorys office in Cleveland, Bryan Falk co-leads the firm's national finance practice. [Extracted from the article]

The author discusses the 100 leading media companies in 2006 in the U.S. He mentions the large media conglomerates and the role of private equity and debt promoters in mergers and buyouts. The article includes charts of the top 100 media companies according to net U.S. media revenue and top companies according to specific medium in 2006

The article focuses on the 50 companies operating in Chicago, Illinois which have an average of five-year growth of 1,207 and employ 85, 300. These include Concert Group Logistics LLC, Addison Search LLC, and Compass Environmental Inc. Information related to their background and developments is presented.

This article reports that Citigroup Inc., the nation's largest bank, is launching its most aggressive expansion in the Chicago area since it entered the market 22 years ago. Besides adding 15 branches this year to the 52 it had when 2006 began, Citigroup would like to buy a local bank, says Darryl P. Hendricks, president of Citibank Illinois. New York-based Citigroup opened locations recently in the Chinatown, Old Town and River North neighborhoods and in north suburban Glenview and west suburban Naperville. It plans more branch openings next year and in 2008, but won't say how many.

The article presents information on various business enterprises located in Chicago, Illinois. It states that Fortune Brands Inc. aimed for long-term sales growth of 5% to 6% from its collection of businesses in hardware, golf, spirits and wine and office products. Surprisingly robust first-quarter results have altered that scenario for now. Fortune's revenues rose 23% in the quarter, to $1.71 billion. The company's earnings jumped 40% to $139.7 million, or 92 cents per diluted share. BorgWarner Inc. is moving its headquarters from Chicago, Illinois, to Detroit, Michigan, in 2005 to be closer to the Big Three automakers, the best customers for its powertrain and engine components.

This article presents information on the growth of online men's wear retailer Peter Manning NYC as it focuses on targeting short men. It discusses the increase in the retailer's sportswear line's sales, the growth in its electronic commerce sales, and its partnership with social media influencer and founder of The Modest Man fashion blog Brock McGoff.

The article calls on readers to nominate public and private companies in New York City with the highest three-year growth rate, for the publication's Fast 50 award.

The article calls for nominations for New York-area companies with the highest three-year growth rate that will be recognized by the periodical "Crain's New York Business" in 2018.

The article presents combined reports on the growth of sales promotion and direct response advertising agencies based on 1993 revenues. Gage Marketing Group, the top combination shop by revenue and largely a sales promotion agency, draws 20% of its revenue from direct response advertising. Wunderman Cato Johnson Ltd., right behind Gage in size, is largely a direct response shop and draws 28% of revenue from sales promotion. The marketing mix runs far deeper than just the top agencies. Responses from 135 sales promotion agencies indicate an aggregate 13.9% of their revenue comes from direct response.

Interviews Bruce Mason, chairman and chief executive officer of Foote, Cone & Belding Communications Inc. (FCB), regarding the achievements of the company in line with its 120th anniversary. Increase in agency's global billings during his tenure; Problems the agency faced when he took over in 1991; Steps taken by the agency to solve the problems; Emphasis on the importance of creative intensity; Global expansion plans; Clients involved in the partnership with Publicis.

This article discusses the history and tradition of the Grey Advertising agency as it celebrates its 75th anniversary in 1992. Grey, as the world's 10th largest advertising agency, has never drifted from the abiding retail heritage that keeps it close not only to the client, but to the customer. Grey's growth into a worldwide agency began in 1959 with the opening of an office in Montreal, Quebec. Next came offices in Canada, England and Australia, with the agency gradually moving to non-English countries. The timing was right. There were many strong agencies abroad to choose for acquisitions.

The article announces that the periodical is seeking nominations for its 2017 Fastest-Growing Companies honor, wherein New York public and private companies with the highest three-year revenue growth rates are ranked.

The article presents information on Groupon Inc., that has launched its independent daily deal website in November 2008. It mentions that the company has rejected a six billion dollars takeover offer from information technology company Google Inc. It mentions strategies that Andrew Mason, chief executive officer (CEO) of the company, should consider to help the company grow bigger in future. It states the various competitors of the company and the hurdles it may face to reject the Google deal.

The article reports that Terumo Heart Inc., a medical device company, is set to hire another 20 workers in 2011 and outsource additional work to speed up the development of DuraHeart II, a device designed to extend the lives of heart failure patients. Terumo Heart CEO William Pinon said that the market is tremendous with 30 percent annual growth estimates. With more than 500 workers, the Terumo companies are among the largest employers in Washtenaw County, Michigan.

The article discusses the problems facing Wal-Mart Stores Inc. in its expansion plans in Chicago, Illinois. The City Council allies in 2006 narrowly defeated a proposed law that would have required it to pay higher wages. Further, Mayor Richard M. Daley's rejected a Wal-Mart store in Chatham, Illinois. Arnold L. Randall, commissioner of the city's Department of Planning and Development, rejected the proposal as the original plan for Chatham Market approved in 2004 excluded a Wal-Mart store.

The article names the advertising agency Goodby, Silverstein & Partners of San Francisco, California the journal's agency of the year and offers details of their performance in 2007. Several of the agency's partners including Steve Simpson, Jeff Goodby, and Rich Silverstein comment on the Goodby, Silverstein & Partners' corporate philosophies on customer service, growth, and the use of alternative media. The agency's loss of an account with the Saturn car company in 2007 is also discussed.

The article offers information on the New Year's resolutions by some local entrepreneurs in Chicago, Illinois for a more profitable and more productive business. According to Mike Miller of Gaga's LLC, his company will make additional features of its web site. Renee Wood of Comfort Co. will hire a business coach and work with a team of students to create a mission statement for the company. The goal of Garvey's Office Products will decrease its carbon footprint.

A chart is presented that lists fast-growing companies in Chicago, Illinois including Convergent Technologies LLC, Concert Group Logistics LLC, and Optionsxpress Holdings Inc.

The article presents views of various small business owners on how a small business decides whether to invest in employees or equipment, add customers, expand their space or just sit tight. According to Greg Skoda, one of the founders of Skoda Minotti, the key to the company's growth has been people. According to Rose Jenne, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of Jenne Distributors, the company is looking at alternatives to expand again within the next two years. INSETS: THE FILE ON…: Skoda Minotti;THE FILE ON…: Jenne Distributors.

The article presents information on Thomas Zenty, president and chief executive officer of the organization University Hospitals (UH). He is soft-spoken who keeps a distance from the media. Zenty helped the UH to post a net income of $129 million. Zenty has inked a detailed 50-year affiliation agreement with Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.

The article focuses on the business of McDonald's Corp. in India. The company opened its first two restaurants, in Delhi and Mumbai, in October 1996. Over the decade beginning 1991, the company has grown to 106 restaurants in India. The company has plans to double its restaurants in India over the three years beginning 2008. It introduced "Happy Price Meal" for products like the Pizza McPuff and McAloo Tikki, set at 20 rupees. Sales for the McAloo Tikki increased 8% in 2005 and 14% in 2006.

The article presents information on Moon Valley Rustic Furniture and its new owner Rick Detkowski. The company was founded in 1928 and has based its business on outdoor rustic furniture. Moon Valley, which has about 20 employees, has hired eight new workers and plans to hire six more next month to keep up with the increasing demand. Detkowski hopes to expand Moon Valley to $10 million in revenue and is also planning its distribution in 40 states.

Including Feeding America, the 556,000-square-foot building at 35 E. Wacker - better known as the Jewelers Building - is 93 percent leased, according to real estate information company CoStar Group. Real estate developer Clayco is the largest tenant in the historic 40-story riverfront building, which is owned by Dorchester, a Canadian real estate firm. [Extracted from the article]

Traces the developments in the operations of Discovery Channel founded by John S. Hendricks. Challenges in finance faced by the television network; Factors which led to the expansion of parent company Discovery Communications; Business strategy of the company. INSET: 20 Years of Discovery.

Focuses on the direct-to-consumer advertising strategy of pharmaceutical firm Pfizer. Growth within the company; Remarks of one healthcare advertising agency executive on the healthcare marketing of Pfizer; Mission statement of the marketing team of the company.

This article describes president-chief executive officer John Farrell's strategic plan for growth of advertising agency D'Arcy Masius Benton and Bowles following the loss of a nearly 50-year-old global Mars account. Changes in the management team include Susan Gianinno as chairman-president-chief branding officer, and Lee Garfinkel as president-chief creative officer.

The article reports on the success of the empire of media personality Martha Stewart in the U.S. Stewart is facing so much pressure because of the demands placed on her as head of Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia Inc. Her company is in a constant expansion mode and there are questions on whether she should delegate some management roles.

The article reports on the growth of Sterling Infosystems Inc., a New York-based criminal-background-check company. It explains that the company's revenue in 2012 reached 250 million dollars from only 7.4 million 2011. It cites a study which reveals that 87 percent of employers conduct criminal-background checks.

The article examines the growth of new businesses in the Bronx borough of New York City. According to Jose Made, loan consultant at Accion USA , between 1991 and 2011 the Bronx recorded quadrupled number of new businesses. Analysts attribute this boom to the borough's rapid population growth, low rent for commercial spaces and paradoxically to the Bronx's high unemployment rate which drives residents to start new businesses that create jobs and produce income for fledgling entrepreneurs.

The article examines the impact of some rules and regulations that may stifle the growth of small businesses in New York. Aside from the Affordable Care Act, paid sick leave and the state legislation that raised the minimum wage, the New York City Council enacted a statute giving prospective employees the right to sue for not being hired. According to the article, the new measures have heightened anxiety among businesses already dealing with high cost and the state's bureaucratic hurdles.

The article profiles U.S. social media firm Foursquare Labs Inc. It states that the company was able to raise funds from investors which enhanced the firm's value to 600 million U.S. dollars in 2011. According to the author, the company faces challenges as economic analysts start to question the progress of its growth in 2012.

The article presents information related to Tiffany & Co., including its plans regarding overseas growth. The firm's new executive vice president, Frédéric Cumenal, has signaled that the jeweler is redoubling its efforts overseas. It is also mentioned that Tiffany could be taken over by French company PPR or Swiss company Richemont International SA.

The article presents information on the fastest-growing company of New York, Bloomberg LP, that has been founded by mayor Michael Bloomberg, of New York City. About 1,800 jobs have been added by the firm, since 2008 in the city, and plans to add 1,600 more in 2011 in Manhattan. It is stated that to accommodate its growth moves, a lease for 400,000 square feet has been signed by the company on Park Avenue.

The article presents information on the expansion plans of pastry shop Financier Patisserie. Peter Poulakako, the co-founder of Financier Patisserie, built the framework for retailer's growth over the past few years. The retailer that was founded in 2002 has opened have opened six stores recently in 2009.

The article offers information on the growth of Dunkin' Donuts LLC. It states that though the chain is simple, it stands at first position in local expansion. According to a research conducted by Center for an Urban Future, the company has increased its franchise stores in New York City by thirty seven percent to 466. It highlights that its strategy of expanding in middle-class neighborhoods of Queens and Bronx, both in New York City helped it to grow.