The Landscape

Crain's Cleveland Business

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BUSINESS
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Crain’s Cleveland Business reporters and guests will discuss the latest trends and issues impacting business, news and politics in Northeast Ohio. Host Dan Polletta brings over 20 years of award-winning on-air experience as a broadcaster, writer and storyteller, most recently with NPR Ideastream.

05/26/2023

Ep. 185 with chefs Joe Pileggi and Tony Malone

Summertime might be a time to relax for most, but the folks at Gervasi Vineyard in Canton are gearing up for their busiest time of the year, not only for wine tasting, but for dining. New corporate executive chef Joe Pileggi and Tony Malone, the new executive chef at Gervasi’s Twisted Olive restaurant, joined The Landscape to discuss their approach to maintaining a high-quality dining experience while serving a large number of customers daily. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

17 min
05/23/2023

Ep. 184 with Bill Burke

Medina-based Fire-Dex in 1983 began manufacturing gloves for firefighters that were more comfortable and flexible than what was on the market at the time. As the company celebrates its 40th anniversary, owner and chairman Bill Burke joined The Landscape to discuss how Fire-Dex has expanded to make head-to-toe protection for first responders, how it works with customers to make sure new equipment design is in line with current needs, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

19 min
05/19/2023

Ep. 183 with Tony Muscato

Akron-based Country Pure Foods is a large supplier of portioned and multi-serve juices, plant-based beverages, frozen fruit juice cups and other products sold in retail establishments and used by schools, health care facilities and restaurants. New CEO Tony Muscato joined The Landscape to talk about how the company stays in close contact with customers to provide what they need today and anticipate what they’ll want tomorrow. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

17 min
05/16/2023

Ep. 182 with Ralph Staph

The 46th annual Cleveland Marathon will look a bit different this year. Race director Ralph Staph joined The Landscape to talk about the new course runners will use that will take them past some of the city's most beloved landmarks. Staph also discussed the important role corporate sponsors play in making the race a success, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

15 min
05/12/2023

Ep. 181 with Stephen McHale

UnifyWork wants to change the way prospective employees and employers connect. CEO Stephen McHale joined The Landscape to talk about how his company is using data to bypass the old resume system, helping job seekers find work that matches their skills with the companies that need them. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

21 min
05/09/2023

Ep. 180 with Jay Miller

Journalist Jay Miller joined The Landscape to talk about efforts to grow Northern Ohio’s water economy. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

11 min
05/02/2023

Ep. 179 with Lauren Benz and Marianne Carroll

From decorating cakes at Dairy Queen as teenagers, to starting their own baking business in a tiny kitchen apartment, Lauren Benz and Marriane Carroll of White Flower Cake Shoppe have built a growing business with four stores in Northeast Ohio. Benz and Carroll joined The Landscape to talk about building White Flower through word of mouth, how appearing on The Food Network helped showcase their work, their plans to continue to grow the business, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

24 min
04/28/2023

Ep. 178 with Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett

After years in the fine dining industry, Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett of Spice Hospitality Group saw the changing nature of dining habits, as well as their own desire to do something less formal, as a sign to try something new. The two chefs joined The Landscape to discuss the concept behind their new Boom's Pizza in Lakewood, the challenges they faced opening during the pandemic, how they're striving to make the workplace more equitable for their employees, and more. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and Dublin, Delta Dental of Ohio is proud to be an industry leader in dental benefits. Together with their customers, providers and employees, Delta Dental of Ohio builds a higher standard of oral health care in Ohio communities. Delta Dental of Ohio also works with entrepreneurs, innovators and change-makers who are committed to improving the health and wellbeing of all Buckeyes. Together, they are building healthy, smart, vibrant communities for all. For more information, visit deltadentaloh.com.

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Crain’s Cleveland Business reporters and guests will discuss the latest trends and issues impacting business, news and politics in Northeast Ohio. Host Dan Polletta brings over 20 years of award-winning on-air experience as a broadcaster, writer and storyteller, most recently with NPR Ideastream.

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