The Entrepreneurs EDGE

06/08/2023

We brought a group of senior innovation leaders from industry to the W.78th Street Studios for a session on virtual/augmented/extended reality. So interesting to see the analog and digital worlds interact, and bring these people into a space they’d not ordinarily visit.

04/03/2023

Northeast Ohio business leaders who recently attended the EDGE Regional Economic Outlook are now better equipped to navigate the opportunities and challenges ahead as they continue to grow and innovate here in the Great Lakes Region. Thank you, Dr. Ned Hill, ​Professor of Economic Development ​at the John Glenn College of Public Affairs at The Ohio State University and nationally renowned expert on regional economies, for leading this interactive discussion. MAGNET: The Manufacturing Advocacy and Growth Network graciously showcased their new headquarters as they are part of the growing Cleveland Innovation District helping to revitalize MidTown Cleveland, Inc.

Check out the summary in Crain's Cleveland Business:
ww.crainscleveland.com/economic-outlook/osus-ned-hill-predicts-short-recession-region

Learn more about EDGE Membership: https://edgeneo.org/

01/18/2023

12/02/2022

Last night EDGE held its annual dinner to show appreciation to the many of the people that have contributed to EDGE's success over the last year. Many thanks to company leaders, mentors, advisors, and more for your continued support! Happy Holidays!
http://www.edgef.org/edge-accomplishments-2022/

11/23/2022

This week the EDGE team held its strategic retreat at Hines Hill Conference Center in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. EDGE gives thanks to all its member companies, advisors, donors, supporters, and partners who help make Northeast Ohio a great place to live and work. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/22/2022

EDGE offers peer-to-peer learning and leadership development for business owners and executives in Northeast Ohio.

Visit us at edgef.org or follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/EdgeNEOhio) and LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/EdgeNEOhio) to learn more and connect.

10/14/2022

Congratulations to EDGE’s founder and President Kirk Neiswander for being awarded the Weatherhead Distinguished Alumni Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University. All of us on the EDGE team are so proud of Kirk. For what he’s done for economic development and making Northeast Ohio a preeminent location for midsize companies in Northeast Ohio—such a deserving honor. Please join us in saluting Kirk’s distinguished career helping the local community. Learn more about Kirk and the other winners: https://bit.ly/3ep0JuL

09/16/2022

Mid-market companies that want to stay competitive in this tight job market know that developing their people leads to high-performing leaders, cohesive teams, and strong talent retention.

Meet the new cohort of EDGE Emerging Leaders representing Aexcel Corporation, American Ring, APO Pumps and Compressors, Becker Pumps Corporation, Evergreen Cooperatives, Grand River Rubber & Plastics, Hinkleyy, Lumitex, Inc., ProTech Security, Inc., The Technology House, and TransImpact.

The current cohort met for the first time this week to learn about their Myers-Briggs Type Indicator assessment results and how to interpret and effectively benefit from understanding them. Over the next several months participants will engage with each to explore these personality preferences and the impact on communication, work relationships, and leadership, guided by Ron Bower, Brickpath Group.
Learn more: https://www.edgef.org/grow-your-company/membership/emerging-leaders/

09/15/2022

Whether you are one-to-one or speaking to a group, getting your point across can be challenging. This week the new cohort of EDGE Rising Professionals kicked-off with the workshop: Being Heard - How to Speak with Impact led by Diane Helbig. In this workshop participants explored beliefs and obstacles as well as tips for confident communication.

Key takeaways included:
· Understanding the goal of every opportunity
· The importance of preparation
· Why words matter
· Focus, form, and flow

Learn more: https://www.edgef.org/develop-your-leaders/rising-professionals/



Participating organizations: Aexcel Corporation, Becker Pumps Corp., Evergreen Cooperatives, Lumitex, TransImpact

07/26/2022

Join us for the Annual EDGE Fellows Presentation & Reception on Tuesday, August 2nd at 3:30 PM. Come meet, support, and engage with EDGE Fellows and mentors as well as leaders from area businesses and universities.

Graduate-level students will share summaries of what they have learned through their research efforts this summer to help validate ideas and drive new business growth for Northeast Ohio companies including: Emerging EV market; operating in the metaverse; identifying and attracting underserved workers; assessing market channels for custom-designed paper products, and determining market need/business strategy for a sensor product which measures sweat loss.

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Graduate-level students share summaries of research findings - validating new business opportunities for NE Ohio companies. All welcome!

03/09/2022

The EDGE Emerging Leaders gained a better understanding of how to create a culture of trust and accountability, set clear expectations and have meaningful conversations with employees which includes: giving and receiving feedback, coaching, development, and appreciation as they participated in the Leading for High Performance workshop with Ron Bower.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eTXU2_w


Participating organizations: Aexcel Corporation, AtNetPlus, Becker Pumps Corp., Duramax Marine LLC, Evergreen Industrial Batteries, Excelas, LLC, Hinkley, Libra Industries, Lumitex, Main Street Gourmet, Pandata LLC, Stainless Specialties, TransImpact