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Articles in December 2006 issue of Crain's Cleveland Business

• Table of Contents.(Book of Lists '07)
• Riverside's shift to hands-on role suits Seelbach; Opportunity to work with multiple companies too good to pass up for former OAI executive.(News)(Riverside Co.-Bill Seelbach)(Ohio Aerospace Institute )(Interview)
  by Turner, Shawn A.
• Pressure mounts on banks to shed foreclosed homes; Flippers take advantage of willingness to accept low offers.
  by Turner, Shawn A.
• The Week: December 4 - 10.(The Insider)(NN Inc. acquired Whirlaway Corp. )(David Nussbaum plans to resign from Penton Media Inc.)(Key Principal Partners)
• Next act.(Tom Noe congressional representative's election victory)(Viewpoint essay)
• Groovy Candies sells classics for taste of success; E-business' attention to confections pleases its owners, customers.(News)
• Condos in offing for Public Sq., Flats; Park Bldg., former marina lined up for conversion.
  by BULLARD, STAN
• Going Places.(People)(Brockman, Coats, Gedelian & Co.- Mary E. Cowx)(CBLH design Inc.- William A. Weber )(D-A-S Construction CO.-Tim A. Burdett )
• Stow-based MACtac hoping first consumer release grabs attention.(News)(Morgan Adhesives Co.)(Company overview)
  by Booth, John
• Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(The Insider)(Developers Diversified Realty Corp.)(Cleveland: Confronting Decline in an American City- a documentary movie on Cleveland)(Fifth Third Bank's branch closure)
• LET'S BE FRANK: REVIEWS MIXED; In mayor's first year on the job, some see integrity, others crave more visible passion.(Mayor Frank Jackson )
  by Miller, Jay
• Elections show urge for immigration reform.(Viewpoint essay)
  by Wong, Margaret W.
• What's New.(The Insider)(Garland Company Inc.'s Rust-Go VOC restorative and protective coatings)(Brief article)
• Beauty service for bedbound looks to branch out by franchising.(Health Care)(Paramount Home Beauty Franchising Inc. )
  by Gavanditti, Sherry
• The Big Issue.(Opinion)
• Late News.(Medical Mutual of Ohio contracts with Akron's Summa Health System)(OHIO's economic survey)(Eminent Domain's amendment)
• Israeli firms with medical IT emphasis to visit area; Companies will travel to NE Ohio on mission to meet with potential partners in health care technology.(Technology)
  by Bonvissuto, Kimberly
• GROWTH THROUGH THE HOSE; Family-owned producer of flexible metal hose undertakes third major expansion with more work, jobs in mind.(News)(Hose Master Inc. )(Company overview)
  by Bennett, David
• ODOT shelves 7 projects due to budget shortfall; Hopkins airport interchange only NE Ohio cut.(Insight)(Ohio Department of Transportation )
  by Miller, Jay
• Backward Session; Stakeholder in Beachwood plastics firm sees different course for future.(News)(Lamson and Sessions Co.)(Brief article)
• Smart act.(governor Lee Fisher to head the Ohio Department of Development)(Viewpoint essay)
• The Week: November 27 - December 3.(The Insider)(HSBC Finance Corp.'s acquisition of KeyCorp.'s Champion Mortgage of Parsippany)(Magellan Biosciences' acquisition of Trek Diagnostics Systems Inc.)(Lockheed Martin' defense contract)
• Early shopping returns shine bright; National Retail Federation reports increase in spending; competition with online sites has retailers getting creative.(News)(increased shopping at retail stores)
  by Booth, John
• Business at Omega on track with new name.(News)(Omega Pultrusions Inc. renamed as Composite Technologies of America Inc.)
  by Bennett, David
• SUPPLYING DEMAND; Leaders behind resurgence of near West Side's Gordon Square confident in its viability as an arts, nightlife destination.
• Legislation to limit records rules in minimum wage law.(News)
  by Prizinsky, David
• With limiting piracy in mind, watchdog cracking down on software sharing.(Technology)
  by Sacher, James
• Tax Liens.(News)(Public notice)
• Late News.(Case Western Reserve University's professor Sam Thomas' reports on GDP)(Forest City Enterprises Inc.)(Gary A. Zwick's ranking for 100 Top Attorneys)
• Prepare to be bowled over by this one.(Corner Alley )(Browns - football teams performance)(Viewpoint essay)
  by Tucker, Brian
• Building on a 'billion-dollar brand'; New owner of former gospel radio station hopes another religion - ESPN - brings him success.(News)(Craig Karmazin- Good Karma Broadcasting)
  by Booth, John
• Short Takes.(Briefs)(Dr. Robert J. Ronis- University Hospitals and Case Medical School)(DeBartolo Fund for Colon Cancer Research and Education)(Rockport Retirement Community of Rocky River's onsite Diabetic Care Program)
• Auto supplier to add to Mentor operation.(News)
• The Week: December 11 - 17.(The Insider)(Transtar Industries Inc.-Monte Ahuja's donation)(Continental Airlines merger talk with United Airlines)(Case Western Reserve University's first female president-Barbara Snyder)
• Aftermarket options sound good to dealer; Detail of in-house auto customizer brings new wrinkle to Mercedes, Porsche owner's business.(News)
  by Booth, John
• True star.(Transtar Industries Inc.-Monte Ahuja )(Viewpoint essay)
• SLOW LEAK; As a strike wears on, Goodyear's reduced production, lagging inventories force retailers to push other products.
  by Bennett, David
• The Week in Quotes.(News)
• The Week in Quotes.(News)(Quotation)
• Fate unclear for cluster of remaining Tops stores.(Royal Ahold N.V. parent company of Tops stores.)
  by Booth, John
• Alternative, complementary care getting attention.(Health Care)
  by Tramer, Harriet
• FOCUS ON THE FUTURE; Chicago-based bank, with aggressive growth goals in Cleveland, has possible IPO in sight.(Insight)
• The Week in Quotes.(News)(Quotation)
• Good emerges from one family's pain.(Debbie Sanderbeck and Ray Sanderbeck's effort in getting traffic safety bill passed )(Viewpoint essay)
  by Tucker, Brian
• Electronic security industry enjoys rapid growth.(Technology)
  by Tramer, Harriet
• HAPPY RETURNS; Hobbyists-turned-entrepreneurs make their leisure activities serious business.(Small Business)
  by Schnall, Sharon
• Grand Openings.(Small Business)
• Down on high costs; Beachwood chamber director speaks in New York Times.(News)(Tom Sudow- Beachwood Chamber of Commerce)(Brief article)
• Parting shots.(Viewpoint essay)
• Letters.(Letter to the editor)
• Front and center; Appeal overturns decision in Goodyear pay discrimination case.(News)
• Good and ready? Goodyear gets a push to get 200 Topeka workers working.(News)(Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co.)(United Steelworkers of America)(Brief article)
• STRENGTH IN NUMBERS; Rapidly growing information technology field strives to attract more women.(Technology)
  by Kadleck, Chrissy
• Letters.(Letter to the editor)
• The Big Issue.(Brief article)
• Going Places.(People)(new appointments)
• Fractional property interest allows sellers to delay taxes.(Small Business)
• What's New.(The Insider)(Keithley Instruments Inc.'s Interface plug-in board )(Brief article)
• On the job.(Health Care)(Lisa Vitkus- University Hospitals )
  by Stoessel, Amy Ann
• Sky eyes expansion of 31-office NE Ohio base.(News)(Sky Bank )
  by Turner, Shawn A.
• What's New.(The Insider)(Fiberstars Inc.'s contract for exterior lighting for the RiverQuest Explorer)(Brief article)
• Going Places.(People)(Vantage Financial Credit union-Rose Bartolomucci)(Ciuni and Panichi Inc.-Jacquelyn B. Morgenstern)(Crowe Chizek-Hans-Peter J. Rudolf )
• Quest is on for middle-market heroes.(Economic Development through Growth & Entrepreneurship, a nonprofit organization )(Viewpoint essay)
  by Tucker, Brian
• Visconsi explores 70-acre Euclid site for retail center.(Commercial Development Inc.)
  by Bullard, Stan
• Letters.(Letter to the editor)
• Carefully consider all aspects of owning a franchise.(Small Business)
• Violence, teen pregnancy top foundation head's list; CEO Richard meets problems head on, starting with gang leaders.(News)(Ronn Richard - Cleveland Foundation )
  by Mortland, Shannon
• Growing health advocacy industry takes pressure off individuals.(Health Care)
  by Bonvissuto, Kimberly
• Tax Liens.(News)
• Late News.(CapitalWorks LLC acquired Engineered Motor Products division of Franklin Electric Co.)(Heiser & Jesko in Willoughby changed its name to H & J Certified Public Accountants Inc.)(growth of job creation in Cleveland-Lorain/Elyria )
• Hospitals adapting to surge in palliative care awareness; Number of providers offering services to cope with pain of serious illness nearly doubles since 2000.(News)(Cleveland Clinic Health System)(University Hospitals Health System Inc.)
  by Mortland, Shannon
• Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(The Insider)(Kowit & Passov Real Estate Group's new building office)(Case Western Reserve University' alumni relations)
• Case seeks aid for sublease of Halle space; `Temporary hold' on university's relocation of back-office jobs downtown may be permanent.(Case Western Reserve University )
  by Bullard, Stan
• Baumgartner trio's jump to Brouse spawns Akron firm's new Elyria office.(News)
• Edward Howard undergoes brand makeover; Public relations firm complements its physical move with new image featuring changed logo, first tagline.(News)
• Reporters' Notebook; Behind the news with Crain's writers.(The Insider)(KeyCorp.-Ron Riebe )(Governor-elect Ted Strickland's political agenda)
• Agencies, schools focus on addiction counselor shortage.(Health Care)
  by Dicken, Brad
• Employees at risk for, suffering from chronic disease key to stifling costs.(Health Care)
  by Kennedy-Scott, Patricia
• UH focuses on expanding neurology program.(News)(University Hospitals )
  by Mortland, Shannon
• Stark talks timeline on plan for downtown mixed-use site.(Robert Stark)
  by Bullard, Stan