January/February 2010

January/February 2010
The Power 100: Don Plusquellic
Don Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron
The Power 100: Poll Results
Three years after their party took over Capitol Hill, Northeast Ohio’s congressional Democrats are striving to gather power while longtime Republicans cope with declining clout by calling on established relationships.
The Power 100: Sixth Sense
Cuyahoga County’s political revolution — the passage of Issue 6, the new charter government — caused extraordinary movement on our Power 100 list. It accelerated some political careers, endangered some and finished others. Here’s our guide to who’s up and who’s down.
The Power 100: Don Plusquellic
Don Plusquellic, Mayor of Akron
The Power 100: Poll Results
Three years after their party took over Capitol Hill, Northeast Ohio’s congressional Democrats are striving to gather power while longtime Republicans cope with declining clout by calling on established relationships.
The Power 100: Sixth Sense
Cuyahoga County’s political revolution — the passage of Issue 6, the new charter government — caused extraordinary movement on our Power 100 list. It accelerated some political careers, endangered some and finished others. Here’s our guide to who’s up and who’s down.
A Losing Formula
That 8 Minute Abs guy has just the franchise to help you tap into the $58 billion weight-loss market.
Hine Sight
Although it has been a hectic first year for Thompson Hine’s April Miller Boise (she could barely squeeze in her wedding), the Cleveland office partner-in-charge has found time to be a role model.
Swift Decision
American Greetings’ vice president of licensing Michael Brown talks about his company’s collaboration with country/pop music superstar Taylor Swift.
Great Escapes
Can’t hold your client retreat in Las Vegas this year? Don’t cash in all your chips. Northeast Ohio offers a variety of entertaining venues that are cost-effective and unique.
High Marks
Local colleges are experiencing a surge in enrollment thanks to the sagging economy. So with all the competition, how do you make the most of your time on campus?
Leading the Way
NEO Top 25 Under 35
Return of the Intern
Once only for college kids, internships have become an attractive place for more experienced workers to learn new skills or pursue a different career.
Working on Wellness
You may have little control over your company’s insurance costs, but you can save thousands of dollars annually by creating a workplace where thinking about health is just part of the job.