BDMF /tags/bdmf BDMF en-US Copyright Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:10:00 GMT ETA program lets would-be business owners skip the startup grind /economy/2025-11-17/eta-program-lets-would-be-business-owners-skip-the-startup-grind With roots at Case Western Reserve University, the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition program provides participants vital investor support to find, acquire and lead a company. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:10:00 GMT /economy/2025-11-17/eta-program-lets-would-be-business-owners-skip-the-startup-grind Douglas J. Guth Northeast Ohio electric ATV maker plugs into global markets /economy/2025-07-28/northeast-ohio-electric-atv-maker-plugs-into-global-markets Brunswick-based DRR USA is looking for a bigger home as it customizes electric ATVs for clients near and far who value the quiet, low maintenance operation of its its four wheelers. Mon, 28 Jul 2025 10:10:00 GMT /economy/2025-07-28/northeast-ohio-electric-atv-maker-plugs-into-global-markets Tom Breckenridge Northeast Ohio artists, artisans look to physical marketplaces in a digital world /economy/2025-05-05/northeast-ohio-artists-artisans-look-to-physical-marketplaces-in-a-digital-world Despite an increasingly online world, physical retail spaces for artists and artisans hold value for makers and customers alike. Mon, 05 May 2025 10:10:00 GMT /economy/2025-05-05/northeast-ohio-artists-artisans-look-to-physical-marketplaces-in-a-digital-world Rachel Abbey McCafferty Akron polymer cluster drew big bucks. Now the rubber’s got to hit the road /economy/2025-04-11/akron-polymer-cluster-drew-big-bucks-now-the-rubbers-got-to-hit-the-road Akron’s polymer cluster is moving ahead with plans to start new businesses, spark innovation, build worker skills and create new jobs, despite uncertainty about a big federal investment. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 10:15:00 GMT /economy/2025-04-11/akron-polymer-cluster-drew-big-bucks-now-the-rubbers-got-to-hit-the-road Tom Breckenridge Smoke smart? Ohio consumers and dispensaries can cultivate a quality cannabis experience /economy/2025-04-04/smoke-smart-ohio-consumers-and-dispensaries-can-cultivate-a-quality-cannabis-experience There is more to good cannabis than potency, industry experts say. What criteria can dispensaries and consumers use to determine "high-quality" cannabis? Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:15:00 GMT /economy/2025-04-04/smoke-smart-ohio-consumers-and-dispensaries-can-cultivate-a-quality-cannabis-experience Douglas J. Guth Women tear down the walls of Ohio’s cannabis industry /economy/2025-02-24/women-tear-down-the-walls-of-ohios-cannabis-industry Women are increasingly shaping the marijuana industry in Ohio, with local executives and entrepreneurs sharing their successes and the ongoing challenges they face. Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:10:00 GMT /economy/2025-02-24/women-tear-down-the-walls-of-ohios-cannabis-industry Douglas J. Guth Cleveland indie creators find room on shelves in crowded comics marketplace /arts-culture/2025-02-03/cleveland-indie-creators-find-room-on-shelves-in-crowded-comics-marketplace Cleveland has an active independent comic book scene, with local artists facing challenges and embracing opportunities to share their unique stories and artwork. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 11:10:00 GMT /arts-culture/2025-02-03/cleveland-indie-creators-find-room-on-shelves-in-crowded-comics-marketplace Douglas J. Guth New year, new push for Northeast Ohio startups across all sectors /economy/2025-01-14/new-year-new-push-for-northeast-ohio-startups-across-all-sectors Startups, particularly those in the retail and restaurant space, face challenges at the end of the year. The fourth quarter can be a crucial time for those looking to meet or exceed revenue goals. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 11:10:00 GMT /economy/2025-01-14/new-year-new-push-for-northeast-ohio-startups-across-all-sectors Rachel Abbey McCafferty Oberlin startup develops way to take 'forever chemicals’ out of drinking water /environment-energy/2025-01-10/oberlin-startup-develops-way-to-take-forever-chemicals-out-of-drinking-water CoreWater Technologies, Inc., is deep into laboratory testing of a process that enhances granular activated carbon – a common filtration element – to capture persistent, toxic chemicals in our drinking water. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 11:10:00 GMT /environment-energy/2025-01-10/oberlin-startup-develops-way-to-take-forever-chemicals-out-of-drinking-water Tom Breckenridge Weed 101: Northeast Ohio dispensaries offer guidance to first timers /economy/2024-12-20/weed-101-northeast-ohio-dispensaries-offer-guidance-to-first-timers Cannabis dispensaries are eager to welcome new customers post-legalization, but education comes first, say Northeast Ohio marijuana entrepreneurs and educators. Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:10:00 GMT /economy/2024-12-20/weed-101-northeast-ohio-dispensaries-offer-guidance-to-first-timers Douglas J. Guth