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Crain’s Cleveland Business reporters and guests will discuss the latest trends and issues impacting business, news and politics in Northeast Ohio. Host Dan Polletta brings over 20 years of award-winning on-air experience as a broadcaster, writer and story

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    Ep. 185 with chefs Joe Pileggi and Tony Malone

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 16:55


    Summertime might be a time to relax for most, but the folks at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton are gearing up for their busiest time of the year, not only for wine tasting, but for dining. New corporate executive chef Joe Pileggi and Tony Malone, the new executive chef at Gervasi's Twisted Olive restaurant, joined The Landscape to discuss their approach to maintaining a high-quality dining experience while serving a large number of customers daily. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 184 with Bill Burke

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 18:41


    Medina-based Fire-Dex in 1983 began manufacturing gloves for firefighters that were more comfortable and flexible than what was on the market at the time. As the company celebrates its 40th anniversary, owner and chairman Bill Burke joined The Landscape to discuss how Fire-Dex has expanded to make head-to-toe protection for first responders, how it works with customers to make sure new equipment design is in line with current needs, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 183 with Tony Muscato

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2023 17:06


    Akron-based Country Pure Foods is a large supplier of portioned and multi-serve juices, plant-based beverages, frozen fruit juice cups and other products sold in retail establishments and used by schools, health care facilities and restaurants. New CEO Tony Muscato joined The Landscape to talk about how the company stays in close contact with customers to provide what they need today and anticipate what they'll want tomorrow. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 182 with Ralph Staph

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 14:36


    The 46th annual Cleveland Marathon will look a bit different this year. Race director Ralph Staph joined The Landscape to talk about the new course runners will use that will take them past some of the city's most beloved landmarks. Staph also discussed the important role corporate sponsors play in making the race a success, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 181 with Stephen McHale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 20:36


    UnifyWork wants to change the way prospective employees and employers connect. CEO Stephen McHale joined The Landscape to talk about how his company is using data to bypass the old resume system, helping job seekers find work that matches their skills with the companies that need them. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 180 with Jay Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 11:00


    Journalist Jay Miller joined The Landscape to talk about efforts to grow Northern Ohio's water economy. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 179 with Lauren Benz and Marianne Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 24:02


    From decorating cakes at Dairy Queen as teenagers, to starting their own baking business in a tiny kitchen apartment, Lauren Benz and Marriane Carroll of White Flower Cake Shoppe have built a growing business with four stores in Northeast Ohio. Benz and Carroll joined The Landscape to talk about building White Flower through word of mouth, how appearing on The Food Network helped showcase their work, their plans to continue to grow the business, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 178 with Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2023 23:43


    After years in the fine dining industry, Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett of Spice Hospitality Group saw the changing nature of dining habits, as well as their own desire to do something less formal, as a sign to try something new. The two chefs joined The Landscape to discuss the concept behind their new Boom's Pizza in Lakewood, the challenges they faced opening during the pandemic, how they're striving to make the workplace more equitable for their employees, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 177 with Andy Lefkowitz

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 17:45


    Solon-based Locus Fermentation Solutions is working with companies to help reduce climate pollution, but not in the traditional way. President and CEO Andy Lefkowitz joined The Landscape to talk about how Locus Fermentation uses biological alternatives, rather than chemicals, to help decarbonize the environment. He also discussed how an additional $117 million in fresh financing will help the company expand. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 176 with U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 19:30


    Joyce, who represents Ohio's 14th congressional district, has been recognized as one of the most bipartisan members in the House of Representatives. The Geauga County Republican joined The Landscape to talk about working with Democrats to try to improve the country and shared his thoughts on the debt ceiling showdown, battling the opioid epidemic, his work on cannabis reform legislation, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 175 with Bob Paponetti

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 19:38


    Low literacy is a workforce problem hidden in plain sight, as adults with limited reading skills try to work around the problem. Bob Paponetti, president and CEO of The Literacy Cooperative, joined The Landscape to talk about how his organization partners with others to help improve literacy among adults and to encourage reading by young children. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 174 with Joe Scalzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 18:03


    Crain's sports business reporter Joe Scalzo dropped by The Landscape to talk about how the Cleveland Cavaliers meshed around star guard Donovan Mitchell, the advancement the younger players made this year, and the Cavs prospects of getting past the New York Knicks in the opening round. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 173 with Rachel Abbey McCafferty

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 15:18


    The racial wealth gap is the topic of the latest Crain's Forum section. Assistant editor Rachel Abbey McCafferty joined The Landscape to share what she found about the causes behind these disparities and the importance of narrowing them. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 172 with Elizabeth McIntyre

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 17:20


    Age is just a number for eight individuals, all 80 and older, who remain active in business, activism, philanthropy and civic affairs. Crain's executive editor Elizabeth McIntyre joins the Landscape to discuss the annual Eight Over 80 program and several of this year's honorees. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 171 with Joe Scalzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 15:26


    Crain's sports business reporter Joe Scalzo joined The Landscape to talk about what the Cleveland Guardians have done in the off-season to help prepare for another MLB American League pennant chase. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 170 with Dr. Kirsten Ellenbogen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 23:36


    Great Lakes Science Center president and CEO Kirsten Ellenbogen shares how the center has collaborated with businesses and nonprofits to create programs that address workforce development, as well as integrating emerging technologies into the lives of students. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 169 with Bill Koehler

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 24:30


    Team NEO is one of the big players focused on increasing job creation and fostering business growth through Northeast Ohio's 18 counties. CEO Bill Koehler joined The Landscape to talk about how Team NEO works with private industry, government agencies and other nonprofits to champion what this region has to offer to existing and new businesses — and put them on a path to success. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 168 with Patrick Shepherd

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 18:08


    The Cleveland International Film Festival, a spring cultural favorite in Northeast Ohio, is back at Playhouse Square from March 22 to April 1, followed by a streaming version that can be enjoyed at home. CIFF associate director Patrick Shepherd previews the 47th annual festival and talks about a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the experiences of filmgoers.   This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 167 with Jay Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 10:02


    When it comes to grading the state of Northeast Ohio's infrastructure, the region's report card isn't a good one. Crain's journalist Jay Miller joined The Landscape to share what's lacking when it comes to area roads, water treatment and public transportation, and about plans to improve infrastructure with help from the federal government.

    Ep. 166 with Jill Paulsen

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 24:19


    Artists and arts organizations have taken a major hit during the pandemic. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture executive director Jill Paulsen joined The Landscape to talk about how CAC worked with nonprofits to help the arts community weather the storm, as well as how the organization hopes to deal with funding issues for the future. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 165 with Ethan Karp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 18:15


    Manufacturing in Ohio plays a vital role in the state's economy, but companies are in desperate need of trained workers to fill empty positions. Ethan Karp, the president and CEO of MAGNET, a nonprofit that helps manufacturers achieve their goals, shared how the organization's new Manufacturing Innovation, Technology and Job Center (MITJC) will play a vital role in attracting new workers – especially people of color -- to the industry. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 164 with Steve Potash

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 21:22


    People still curl up with a good book, but more and more that book is on a digital device. Steve Potash, president and CEO of OverDrive, the world's leading supplier of e-books, audiobooks and other digital media, talked with The Landscape about how the Northeast Ohio company works with public and university libraries to meet increased demand from readers. OverDrive customers worldwide in 2022 borrowed 555 million pieces of digital content, a 10% increase over 2021. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 163 with Katie Kelly

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 17:58


    Early childhood education has a major impact on a child's later success in school. Katie Kelly, PRE4CLE executive director, joined "The Landscape" to discuss the organization's mission to ensure every 3- and 4-year-old in Cleveland can attend preschool.  This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 162 with Adam Stalder

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2023 16:51


    The Northwest Neighborhoods community development corporation serves a diverse group of Cleveland neighborhoods, including Cudell, Detroit Shoreway and Edgewater. Its executive director, Adam Stalder, joined The Landscape to talk about how the nonprofit worked closely with residents to help draft a new strategic plan that would improve the lives of those in the area, while also trying to attract new residents to those neighborhoods.  This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 161 with Dan Shingler

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 23:37


    The cities of Cleveland and Akron are attempting to reform their criminal justice systems, including using citizen review boards to examine complaints about police misconduct. Crain's reporter Dan Shingler talked to community leaders, law enforcement officers and government officials about these plans and shares what he found with "The Landscape." This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 160 with Jason Therrien

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 19:20


    Jason Therrien, founder and president of integrated marketing firm thunder:: tech, which recently bought a New York agency, joined The Landscape to talk about navigating an increasingly fragmented media environment to gain the attention of consumers for his clients. He also discussed the best ways to use social media as a tool to aid in that effort, the importance of crafting a marketing plan that emphasizes clients' strengths, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 159 with Marianne Crosley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2023 18:37


    The Cleveland Leadership Center's February calendar is a full one, filled with events aimed at people of all ages who wish to improve their leadership skills. CLC president and CEO Marianne Crosley joined "The Landscape" to talk about how people can participate in the organization's many programs ranging from Leadership Cleveland to the Accelerate civic pitch competition, all with the goal of creating better leaders for the region. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 158 with Rabbi Carnie Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2023 16:31


    Rabbi Carnie Rose says his new job as president and CEO of the Mandel Jewish Community Center in Beachwood has more similarities to his previous role, as senior rabbinic chair of a congregation in St. Louis, than people might think. He joined The Landscape to talk about what the posts have in common, as well as his vision for continuing to make the JCC a vital resource for all of Northeast Ohio, with revitalized programming and increased revenue. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 157 with Loren Anthes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 20:19


    As Ohio prepares to offer a new Medicaid Managed Care program, a new player in Ohio seeks to partner with community health centers providing medical care to underserved communities. Loren Anthes, the new head of policy and programs for New York-based Yuvo Health, joined The Landscape to talk about how the company assists with administrative and contracting services to allow the centers to focus their attention on providing value-based health care.  This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 156 with Jay Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 12:08


    Journalist Jay Miller joined The Landscape to discuss new plans to better use Northeast Ohio's lakefront. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 155 with Bryan Stubbs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2023 22:51


    Water is one of the fastest growing economic sectors worldwide. The Cleveland Water Alliance wants to leverage one of Northeast Ohio's greatest resources, Lake Erie, to aid in economic development while making sure the lake is protected. CWA executive director and president Byran Stubbs talked to The Landscape about how it partners with organizations to create opportunities to use water in innovative ways, as well as the many methods now available to monitor Lake Erie's health. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 154 with Angela Newman-White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 22:22


    Angela Newman-White was recently named executive director of First Year Cleveland, a public-private partnership that works to lower Cuyahoga County's high rate of infant mortality, especially among Black mothers. Newman-White joined The Landscape to discuss the factors responsible for the high rate, and how First Year Cleveland, in partnership with other organizations, is working to reduce the number of deaths through a holistic approach to health. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 153 with Ed Gemerchak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2023 17:44


    Thanks to a $5 million renovation, the YMCA of Greater Cleveland's Y-Haven will be better able to provide help to the homeless, as well as those who are battling opioid addiction or have recently been released from incarceration. Executive director Ed Gemerchak talked with The Landscape about how expanding and remodeling Y-Haven's facility will allow the organization to assist these at-need communities, including adding new services to aid women who are homeless. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 152 with Chris Laszlo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 20:53


    When Chris Laszlo gives the keynote address at the Greater Cleveland Partnership's Sustainability Summit next Tuesday, Jan. 24, he wants people to understand that "sustainability" isn't just a buzzword for large companies to include in their annual report. The professor of organizational behavior at Case Western Reserve University's Weatherhead School of Management talked with The Landscape about how sustainable practices can add value to both society and a company's bottom line, no matter the size of the organization. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 151 with Bill Garvey

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2023 21:58


    As a place to make a movie, Bill Garvey says Cleveland is a "filmmaker's Shangri-La." The president of the Greater Cleveland Film Commission joined The Landscape to talk about the city and region's financial and architectural advantages for moviemakers, why it's cost-effective to film in Northeast Ohio, the economic impact when a big production takes place here, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 150 with Joe Scalzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 20:42


    With the NFL season over, it's a good time to reflect on what changes Cleveland Browns fans can expect to see among the team's lineup and head office. Crain's Cleveland sports business reporter Joe Scalzo joins the Landscape to discuss where the Browns may go from here, following a 7-10 season. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

    Ep. 149 with Chuck Soder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2023 19:40


    For years, The Book of Lists has provided Crain's Cleveland Business readers a wealth of data and insights, while also serving as a valuable networking resource. Now known simply as The Book, the publication is beginning an exciting new chapter, according to Chuck Soder, senior data editor with Crain's Cleveland. He joined The Landscape to discuss what new developments devoted readers can expect from The Book's newest edition.

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    Ep. 148 with Jon Snyder

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 18:29


    BioOhio has rebranded and is now Ohio Life Sciences. The industry trade association, which advocates for the life sciences industry throughout Ohio, has also installed Jon Snyder as its new managing director. Snyder joined the Landscape to discuss his background, goals in his new position and the vital work Ohio Life Sciences will continue to focus on in the new year.

    Ep. 147 with Dan Pittman of Kaulig Racing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 18:37


    Northeast Ohio's presence on the NASCAR circuit is on the rise, with the continued growth of Kaulig Racing. Senior vice president Dan Pittman joined The Landscape to talk about the success the racing team has had over its first six years, how NASCAR being part of the Kaulig brand has helped increase exposure for Hudson-based Kaulig Cos., and more.

    Ep. 146 with Lydia Coutre

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 18:40


    As the state's population ages, the need for more home health care workers is on the rise, but attracting people to this demanding line of work has been a challenge. Crain's health care and nonprofits reporter Lydia Coutre talked with The Landscape about how the number of caregivers in this field has become dangerously low, why it has been difficult to find new workers, and what agencies that provide these services are doing to attract new hires.

    Ep. 145 with Jazmin Long and Kenny Torres

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 17:13


    Crain's on Nov. 21 will welcome the latest class of Forty Under 40 honorees. Two of them — Jazmin Long, president and CEO of Birthing Beautiful Communities, and Gilbane Building Co. field operations manager Kenny Torres — joined The Landscape to talk about what it means to be part of this group of the next generation of leaders in Northeast Ohio.

    Ep. 144 with Jay Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 13:14


    The pandemic accelerated the already changing nature of the workplace. As businesses continue to struggle to fill open positions, Crain's reporter Jay Miller joined The Landscape to discuss how companies are adjusting to new expectations in the relationship between workers and employers.

    Ep. 143 with Preston Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 17:13


    Cleveland's Union Club in September celebrated its 100th anniversary. Preston Smith, the club's first Black general manager and chief operating officer, talked with The Landscape about striking the balance between maintaining the club's cherished traditions while also looking ahead to respond to the changing needs of members.

    Ep. 142 with John Litten

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 19:13


    Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity is expanding its presence in Lorain County. The organization's new president and CEO, John Litten, joined The Landscape to talk about the nature of and reasons for that presence, as well as the need for affordable housing in Lorain County and the role the recently reopened ReStore in Amherst will play in helping fund Greater Cleveland Habitat's mission.

    Ep. 141 with Kim Palmer

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 20:36


    Voters are about to head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8, to make some big decisions. Crain's government and policy reporter Kim Palmer joined The Landscape to preview some of the key issues and races, including the U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Tim Ryan and Republican JD Vance, and the gubernatorial matchup of incumbent Republican Michael DeWine and his Democratic challenger, Nan Whaley.

    Ep. 140 with Marcia Ballinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 21:38


    LCCC president Marcia Ballinger says the explosion in technology over the last decade has caused employers to start projecting what they will need not only now, but in five and 10 years to meet their workforce demands. Ballinger talked with The Landscape about how the college is partnering with employers to help shape the education programs that allow students to be ready to fill those jobs, and is working with employers to offer students jobs now that allow them to “learn while they earn.”

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    Ep. 139 with Dan Whalen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 21:10


    Earlier in October, Ohio City welcomed a new restaurant with the opening of Jaja, which is housed in the residential/commercial Intro Cleveland building. Dan Whalen, president of project developer Harbor Bay Hospitality, joined The Landscape to talk about Jaja's eclectic menu, which merges Argentinian and Mediterranean influences, and what it took to build Intro, which is Cleveland's first mass timber project. 

    Ep. 138 with James Drexinger

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 20:42


    Cuyahoga Falls-based Alside is a major manufacturer of vinyl and composite siding, vinyl windows and other products for new construction and residential renovation projects. James Drexinger, CEO of Associated Materials, Alside's parent company, joined The Landscape to discuss how innovation drives the products Alside makes, with a special eye on producing goods that are aesthetically pleasing as well as environmentally sustainable.

    Ep. 137 with Joe Scalzo

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 18:21


    The Cleveland Cavaliers were one of last season's surprise NBA teams, far exceeding expectations. With the regular season set to tip off Wednesday, Oct. 19, Crain's sports business reporter Joe Scalzo talked with The Landscape about what fans can expect from the Cavs this year, as hopes are even higher following the major off-season move to acquire All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell.

    Ep. 136 with Nan Whaley

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2022 19:57


    Former Dayton Mayor Nan Whaley seeks to become just the third Democrat elected Ohio governor in the last 40 years. Whaley talked with The Landscape about the need for more economic investment to create jobs statewide, her "One Good Job Pledge" program that she says will provide the state with the trained workers it desperately needs, and more.

    Ep. 135 with Amy Morona

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 17:06


    Enrollment at colleges and universities has been declining. What's driving the drop? Crain's Cleveland Business higher education reporter Amy Morona talks with The Landscape about some of the reasons fewer people are attending school these days, and what administrators are doing to try reverse that trend.

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