“Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” – George Bernard Shaw. The official Merriam-Webster dictionary lists change as a transitive verb, and I’m not arguing with the authority, but I think of it more as a noun. Change – like gravity – is a constant “thing” in life and […]

Guardian Glass has sold its business in Russia, which included two glass plants employing approximately 600 people. The purchaser is a private enterprise in the construction industry. Dave Robertson, president and COO of Koch Industries, parent company of Guardian Glass, says the exit strategy maintains the company’s commitment to employee safety while preventing the Russian […]

To grow your business and become more efficient and profitable, it is critical to re-evaluate your corporate values to determine what needs modification, which employees share your vision, and how your culture matches your hiring strategy. As a business owner, you should strive to adopt a modern culture that incorporates the following elements: 1. Encourage […]

As the holidays approach and 2020 winds down, I reached out to industry associates and asked them what one word they would use to describe 2020. The answers I received were “uncertain, unbelievable, isolated, confused, transformational, volatile, stolen, exigent, adaptive, evolutionary, arduous, fortunate, prosperous, exhausting, and unforgettable.” Yes, I remember in March when the virus […]

HAECO Inc. is proud to announce the addition of Tim Nation to its business team in the role of director of partner relationships. Nation brings more than a decade of sales and marketing experience to the role from a myriad of industries and service companies. His primary focus will be to drive understanding of HAECO’s […]

Ohio-based company FeneTech Inc. has appointed Matt Buchanan as the director of software development, a newly created position, as the company restructures its U.S. office team. These changes involve the creation of several technical leads, which are subject matter experts for specific products, and encompass FeneTech’s commercial, business, production and quality development areas. The software […]

Having respect for clients and showing it are two very different things. Having respect for another is simply recognizing they are valuable. Showing respect puts that recognition into action! Here is a simple plan for business success: 1. Have respect for clients; 2. Show respect for clients; 3. Repeat continuously; 4. Earn customer loyalty, and; […]