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Articles in February, 2003 issue of Crain's Cleveland Business

• Mining for ideas.(Cover Story)(Edward M. Hundert inauguration as president of Case Western Reserve University)(Brief Article)
• Find a niche and focus.(Special Report)(the transition in St. Louis could be copied in Cleveland)
• Scene a formidable challenger for any new alt-weekly hopefuls.(News)(the assets of 'Cleveland Free Times' are available, although 'Cleveland Scene' is strong)
• Late News.(Cleveland industry news briefs)
• Grand Openings.(Small Business)(Cleveland-area businesses)
• AbbeWood Retirement Center adding assisted-living units.(News)
  by Mortland, Shannon
• Intangible asset regs might change.(Small Business)(IRS rules)
  by DeMarco, Peter A.
• Late News.(PHD Inc, which filed for Ch 11 last month, may close Wickliffe warehouse; other news is discussed)
• Rain or shine? Tech will tell you; Advanced equipment allowing stations to better report the weather.(Technology)
• Laurel Lake expansion to add living units.(Health Care)
• Cleveland Foundation turns to television for ads.(Marketing)
  by Mortland, Shannon
• Calendar.(Week of March 1-7, 2003)(Brief Article)(Calendar)
• Seeds of growth sown with collaboration.(Cover Story)(Virginia Commonwealth University becomes more involved with its community)(Cover Story)
• Brennan Financial heads to suburbs.(News)(splits headquarters between Highland Hills and Westlake)(Brief Article)
• Heartbreak times hit hotels; With occupancy sliding, at least two operators may face foreclosure.(Cover Story)(Greater Cleveland's lodging industry is being negatively affected by market conditions)
• Datebook.(Calendar)
• Short Takes.(Briefs)(Brief Article)
• Pulling together parts for Pentagon; Network re-creates rare pieces for military.(Military Parts Reinvention Network)(Cover Story)
  by Prizinsky, David
• Patents.(Technology)(Public Notice)
• Fed bank's check unit to rise by 60.(Finance)(Federal Reserve Bank will hire about 60 people for paper check-processing department in Cleveland )
• Short Takes.(Briefs)
• Tech networking event evolves into new nonprofit.(News)(NEOpreneur Exchange)
  by Clark, Shasta
• Minolta makes move from downtown to West Side park.(News)(Minolta Business Solutions)
  by Bullard, Stan
• D+S to eat up I-X warehouse space.(News)(D and S Distribution Inc. signs International Exposition Center lease agreement)
• Team NEO's regional push not without local concerns.(News)
• Datebook.(Calendar)(Calendar)
• Practice focuses on pretrial dispute resolution.(Special Report)(lawyer R. Patrick Kelly focuses on alternative dispute resolution)
• Bankruptcies.(Cleveland-area businesses)(Brief Article)
• PHD goes Ch. 11 to stave off liquidation.(News)
  by Cornell, Ryan
• New OSHA rules change required reporting.(Small Business)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires posting of injury logs, illness reporting)
  by Koewler, Jim
• Tax Liens.(News)(Internal Revenue Service filed tax liens against some businesses in Cuyahoga County Recorder's Office)
• Philips finds production partner in Astro Model.(News)
• North Carolina sets template for tech dreams: Part 2 of 2.(Cover Story)(Durham County technology companies raised $319 mil in venture capital in 2002)(Cover Story)
• Goodyear to place heightened focus on quality.(News)(Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.)
  by Davis, Bruce
• Deal adds to PlanSoft menu; IdeaStar software to provide web registration options.(PlanSoft Corp., IdeaStar Inc. deal)
• TRW exit leaves Hanna Perkins struggling to find fund source.(TRW leaves Hanna Perkins Center's Early Childhood Intervention Alliance)(Brief Article)
• Bring down the barriers.(Special Report)(Fisk University's Carolynn Reid-Wallace works to open the university's campus to the surrounding community)
• Culture takes commitment.(Special Report)(art and cultural industries create economic growth opportunities)(Editorial)
• Short Takes.(Briefs)(Cleveland area business briefs)(Brief Article)
• New round of cash readies SupplierInsight for growth.(News)
  by Clark, Shasta
• Come talk to Crain's.(News)
• Hold the phone.(Opinion)(Federal Communications Commission rules on local telephone competition)
• Central Command lands work with European ISP.(Small Business)(Jippii Group)(Brief Article)
• Going Places.(People)(Cleveland-area personnel announcements)
• Founders rethinking Start Up Alliance.(Technology)
• Cleveland's David enters Goliath ring.(Opinion)(Dennis Kucinich may enter presidential race)
  by Tucker, Brian
• Going Places.(executive appointments in Cleveland, Ohio)
• Galvin interior design team joins forces with Vocon firm.(News)(Galvin Design Inc. merges with Vocon Design Inc.)
• Progressive drops stock options from exec compensation plans.(Progressive Corp. is attempting to make its accounting practices more transparent)
  by Cornell, Ryan
• Invest in area knowledge.(Special Report)(Clark University and Worcester Public Schools in Massachusetts work together to improve public schools)
• Patent puts Test Central on top of all online testing.(Technology)
• Caring about community.(Special Report)(the University of Rochester promotes its 'Project Believe' community-wide initiative)
• Lobbying group plan latest regionally motivated move.(News)(Northeast Ohio)
  by Bennett, David
• DigiKnow to roll out TV spots; Web firm first locally to buy television time.(News)
  by Clark, Shasta
• Polar expects new ice device to heat up sales.(News)(patent for Roller Ice cold massage tool from Polar Products Inc.)
  by Prizinsky, David
• Datebook.(Calendar)
• RTA looks to grab riders with more web services.(News)(Brief Article)
• North Carolina sets template for tech dreams: Part 1 of 2.(Cover Story)(There is a trained biotechnology work force of 17,000 in Research Triangle Park)
• Zenty ready to take reins at UHHS; CEO set to tackle sprawling system after success in ultra-competitive L.A. market.(News)(Thomas F. Zenty III, University Hospitals Health System)
  by Stacklin, Jeff
• Execs partner up to buy Parma's Parts Associates.(News)(George F. Wasmer, Thomas C. Sullivan)
  by Prizinsky, David
• Bush retirement plan would shake up industry.(News)(George W. Bush)
• Tax Liens.(News)(filed in Cuyahoga County Recorder's Office)(Brief Article)(Directory)
• Grow city, grow school.(Special Report)( Case Western Reserve University, community responsibility)
• The road ahead.(Opinion)(new Case Western Reserve University president Edward Hundert shows his commitment to the city of Cleveland)
• Ryan & Co. adds staff.(News)(Brief Article)
  by Cornell, Ryan
• How They Did It; A look at how small business owners tackled a challenge.(Small Business)(Euclid Industrial Maintenance and Cleaning Contractors Inc.)
  by Bottar, Deanna
• Preferring sunlight over the shadows.(Opinion)(comparisons of planning for Cleveland Museum of Art expansion, new convention center)
  by Tucker, Brian
• Late News.(local briefs)
• CWRU unveils plan to build $50 million student center.(News)(Case Western Reserve University )
• Places of Note; A look at Northeast Ohio's interesting spaces.(Technology)(EMSNet's facilities are discussed, including renovation of old barn)
• Living off eBay; Draw of online auction turns full time for some.(earning a living from selling on eBay)(Cover Story)
  by Miller, Jay
• Tax Liens.(News)(Public Notice)
• Twinsburg energy firm sees stock rise.(North Coast Energy Inc.'s stocks rise)
• Build up the neighborhood.(Special Report)(the University of Illinois at Chicago learns to become more in tune with its surrounding community)
• Cleveland makes pitch in Big Apple.(Marketing)(Cleveland civic leaders are in New York in an attempt to lure businesses to their city)
• Push on to maximize training at Max Hayes.(News)(changes are planned for Max S. Hayes Vocational High School in Cleveland)
• Startup lands seven Lakewood apt. bldgs.(Winwood Properties Inc.)(Cover Story)
  by Bullard, Stan
• Partnering up really pays off; Partners First mentoring program out to boost diversity in the biz community.(Small Business)
  by Niswander, Andree
• Tax Liens.(News)(Cleveland-area companies)
• Athersys may succumb to Triangle's lure.(News)(Athersys Inc., biopharmaceutical firm, is being lured by Research Triangle region of North Carolina and others)

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