
Cleveland under the tree: Gifts made in The Land
From neon toys and gourmet blenders to sneaker soles and cookie sheets, Cleveland-made ingredients are the secret to many popular gifts.

From neon toys and gourmet blenders to sneaker soles and cookie sheets, Cleveland-made ingredients are the secret to many popular gifts.

Here are some of our favorite reads from 2025.

This year’s Passport to Careers Expo was a resounding success. More than 320 high school students from 22 schools explored dynamic career pathways in IT/Technology and Financial Services.

Made-to-last fashion is here to stay, according to the husband-and-wife duo behind FOUNT leather. Founded in Cleveland by Phillip and Jackie Wachter in 2014, FOUNT makes staple bags and accessories for men’s and women’s closets.

New college graduate retention data from the Cleveland Talent Alliance tells a powerful story: 51% of Class of 2024 graduates stayed in the region, up from a 47% baseline in 2020.

Built Strong is helping to reshape the landscape of Cleveland’s construction industry.

Each week we explore the top business headlines shaping our region to keep you informed and engaged with regional developments.

Case Western Reserve University’s Weatherhead School of Management Executive Education is making global headlines in business education.

“Superman” isn’t the only film with Cleveland in the spotlight this year.
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Entrepreneurship runs in Steve Williams’ family. The Cleveland native has spent decades creating businesses that combine grit, innovation and purpose — and now, with the support of MAP Lab, he’s writing his next chapter with Heritage Brands, a food distribution company rooted in legacy and growth.