Tariffs May Buoy Steel Producers, But Some Metal Fabricators Feeling The Sting
As seen in recent weeks, how companies view President Trump's tariffs on foreign steel and aluminum depends a lot on what business they're in. This week there's been a lot of attention on Harley...
View ArticleOhio State Nabs $17 Million Commitment For Entrepreneurship Center
The Ohio State University says a foundation has made a $17 million commitment to set up an entrepreneurship center within the Fischer College of Business.
View ArticleOhio Issues First Medical Marijuana Growing License, Far Behind Schedule
For the first time, a company has been given the go-ahead to start growing marijuana in Ohio. The group just received an official cultivator license from the state.
View ArticleTrump Official Dismisses Warnings About Trade Tensions As 'Hiccups'
The Trump administration is doubling down on its trade rhetoric, even as other countries ready tariffs on American goods and U.S. business groups part company with the president over his trade...
View ArticleMark Wahlberg Buying Bobby Layman Chevrolet In Columbus
Mark Wahlberg wants you to see the U.S.A. in a Chevrolet. The 47-year-old actor, producer, businessman and former rapper on Thursday announced he's launching his first car dealership, Mark Wahlberg...
View ArticleWho Should Get Tax Abatements In Columbus? Inside The City's New Plan
The 200-plus apartment development River and Rich is nearing completion on Franklinton’s east side. The hum of heavy machinery and the staccato thump of nail guns played in the background last week as...
View ArticleBlack Hair Supplies, Once A Korean Business, Shifts To Black Ownership
A U.S. Hair & Beauty employee rapidly scans the barcodes of the latest shipment of hair extensions. Black, burgundy and chestnut brown weaves pile up on the floor as she throws one pack down to...
View ArticleWork With Weed? School Offers Medical Pot Open House In Columbus
Amid delays in the state's medical marijuana program, Cleveland School of Cannabis is holding an open house in Columbus on Friday for people interested in working in the industry.
View ArticleNow Hiring: A Company Offers Drug Treatment And A Job To Addicted Applicants
It's hard enough for employers to find workers to fill open jobs these days, but on top of it, many prospective hires are failing drug tests. The Belden electric wire factory in Richmond, Ind., is...
View ArticlePostcard From A Japanese Steel Town
Kamaishi, Japan, may be a long way from Cleveland, but both cities have a lot in common.
View ArticleOhio Businesses Warn Trump Administration Tariffs On China Will Raise Costs
Hudson-based Joann sent a message to customers this week warning them that the craft store’s products -- including candle holders and glass beads -- may be affected by the Trump administration’s...
View ArticleAmazon Might Be Eyeing Rolling Acres Land for New Center
Amazon appears to be looking at the former Rolling Acres Mall site for its newest Northeast Ohio distribution center. Stan Bullard with Crain’s Cleveland Business analyzed public records and past...
View ArticleEmailing On Your Commute? That's Work, A New Study Says
If you use your commute to catch up on work email, that time "should be counted as part of the working day," according to a new study by researchers who analyzed thousands of commuters' online habits....
View ArticleCapital University Offering Half-Off Tuition For Families In Public Service
Starting next year, Capital University will offer undergraduate students half-off tuition if their families work in the non-profit sector.
View ArticleOhio Democratic Party Faces Its Own Labor Fight
In July, the Ohio Democratic Party recognized a new union that was formed to represent campaign workers. Now, a few weeks before the election, that union is taking issue with the party, which has long...
View ArticleTrump Sets Tariffs On $200 Billion In Imports From China
Updated at 6:43 p.m. ET President Trump announced Monday that he is ordering 10 percent tariffs on $200 billion worth of imports from China. Trump also threatened to add tariffs on about $267 billion...
View ArticleChina Sets Tariffs On $60 Billion In U.S. Goods, Retaliating Against U.S. Duties
Updated at 11:01 a.m. ET Hours after President Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods, China responded with its own levies on $60 billion worth of U.S. products. Chinese state...
View ArticleGov. Kasich Reaffirms Ohio Won't Become 'Right To Work' State
Gov. John Kasich talked about one of his favorite subjects – partnering with community colleges to develop workers’ high tech skills – as he opened the Midwestern Governors Association workforce summit...
View ArticleAkron is Becoming a Go-To Place for eBay
eBay is back in Akron. In January the international web marketplace chose the Rubber City to roll out its “ Retail Revival ” internet-storefront training program. Thursday the company returned to...
View ArticleTariff Talk Weighs Heavily On Ohio's Farm Science Review
In the middle of a corn field, pathways with names like "beef," "swine" and "wool" stretch off into the distance, lined with tents hocking everything from new gadgets to heavy machinery. The Farm...
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