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Articles in December, 2006 issue of Crain's Cleveland Business

• 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)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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
• Short Takes.(Briefs)(Research Credit Group changed name to Tax Projects Group)(Body Technic Systems Inc.'s new sports medicine and performance clinic)(U.S. Small Business Administration's report on growth and decline of a small business )
• TAKING A FLIGHT RISK; By adapting to the global business world, Professional Travel Inc. has weathered the post-Sept. 11 storm and nearly doubled sales.(Insight)
  by Booth, John
• Munsell, bio firm team on deal for Maxus land; Real estate investor leads purchase of 72 acres in Concord Township, sells 46 acres and three buildings to Ricerca Biosciences.(News)(Mark Munsell's Auburn Road Development LLC sold building to Ricerca Biosci
  by Bullard, Stan
• SAFETY MOVEMENT; New technology at Jennings Center for Older Adults helps ease the physical stress of caring for patients.(Health Care)
  by Angell, Sue
• 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.
• 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
• 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)
• 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 )
• 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)(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)

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