The Landscape

The Landscape

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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Ep. 185 with chefs Joe Pileggi and Tony Malone

May 26, 2023 • 16 mins
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 cust...
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Ep. 184 with Bill Burke

May 23, 2023 • 18 mins
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...
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Ep. 183 with Tony Muscato

May 19, 2023 • 17 mins
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 ...
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Ep. 182 with Ralph Staph

May 16, 2023 • 14 mins
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, Cin...
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Ep. 181 with Stephen McHale

May 12, 2023 • 20 mins
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 ...
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Ep. 180 with Jay Miller

May 9, 2023 • 11 mins
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 communit...
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Ep. 179 with Lauren Benz and Marianne Carroll

May 2, 2023 • 24 mins
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...
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Ep. 178 with Ben Bebenroth and Jonathan Bennett

April 28, 2023 • 23 mins
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 mo...
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Ep. 177 with Andy Lefkowitz

April 25, 2023 • 17 mins
Solon-based Locus Fermentation Solutions is working with companies to help reduce climate pollution, but not in the traditional way. President and CEO Andy Lefkowitz joined The Landscape to talk about how Locus Fermentation uses biological alternatives, rather than chemicals, to help decarbonize the environment. He also discussed how an additional $117 million in fresh financing will help the company expand. This episode of the Lan...
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Ep. 176 with U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce

April 21, 2023 • 19 mins
Joyce, who represents Ohio's 14th congressional district, has been recognized as one of the most bipartisan members in the House of Representatives. The Geauga County Republican joined The Landscape to talk about working with Democrats to try to improve the country and shared his thoughts on the debt ceiling showdown, battling the opioid epidemic, his work on cannabis reform legislation, and more. This episode of the Landscape is s...
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Ep. 175 with Bob Paponetti

April 18, 2023 • 19 mins
Low literacy is a workforce problem hidden in plain sight, as adults with limited reading skills try to work around the problem. Bob Paponetti, president and CEO of The Literacy Cooperative, joined The Landscape to talk about how his organization partners with others to help improve literacy among adults and to encourage reading by young children. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in C...
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Ep. 174 with Joe Scalzo

April 14, 2023 • 18 mins
Crain’s sports business reporter Joe Scalzo dropped by The Landscape to talk about how the Cleveland Cavaliers meshed around star guard Donovan Mitchell, the advancement the younger players made this year, and the Cavs prospects of getting past the New York Knicks in the opening round. 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 ...
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Ep. 173 with Rachel Abbey McCafferty

April 11, 2023 • 15 mins
The racial wealth gap is the topic of the latest Crain’s Forum section. Assistant editor Rachel Abbey McCafferty joined The Landscape to share what she found about the causes behind these disparities and the importance of narrowing 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. Toge...
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Ep. 172 with Elizabeth McIntyre

April 7, 2023 • 17 mins
Age is just a number for eight individuals, all 80 and older, who remain active in business, activism, philanthropy and civic affairs. Crain’s executive editor Elizabeth McIntyre joins the Landscape to discuss the annual Eight Over 80 program and several of this year’s honorees. 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 a...
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Ep. 171 with Joe Scalzo

March 28, 2023 • 15 mins
Crain's sports business reporter Joe Scalzo joined The Landscape to talk about what the Cleveland Guardians have done in the off-season to help prepare for another MLB American League pennant chase. 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 an...
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Ep. 170 with Dr. Kirsten Ellenbogen

March 24, 2023 • 23 mins
Great Lakes Science Center president and CEO Kirsten Ellenbogen shares how the center has collaborated with businesses and nonprofits to create programs that address workforce development, as well as integrating emerging technologies into the lives of students. 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 ...
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Ep. 169 with Bill Koehler

March 21, 2023 • 24 mins
Team NEO is one of the big players focused on increasing job creation and fostering business growth through Northeast Ohio's 18 counties. CEO Bill Koehler joined The Landscape to talk about how Team NEO works with private industry, government agencies and other nonprofits to champion what this region has to offer to existing and new businesses — and put them on a path to success. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta ...
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Ep. 168 with Patrick Shepherd

March 16, 2023 • 18 mins
The Cleveland International Film Festival, a spring cultural favorite in Northeast Ohio, is back at Playhouse Square from March 22 to April 1, followed by a streaming version that can be enjoyed at home. CIFF associate director Patrick Shepherd previews the 47th annual festival and talks about a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the experiences of filmgoers.   This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohi...
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Ep. 167 with Jay Miller

March 14, 2023 • 10 mins
When it comes to grading the state of Northeast Ohio's infrastructure, the region's report card isn't a good one. Crain's journalist Jay Miller joined The Landscape to share what's lacking when it comes to area roads, water treatment and public transportation, and about plans to improve infrastructure with help from the federal government. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland...
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Ep. 166 with Jill Paulsen

March 10, 2023 • 24 mins
Artists and arts organizations have taken a major hit during the pandemic. Cuyahoga Arts & Culture executive director Jill Paulsen joined The Landscape to talk about how CAC worked with nonprofits to help the arts community weather the storm, as well as how the organization hopes to deal with funding issues for the future. This episode of the Landscape is sponsored by Delta Dental of Ohio. With offices in Cleveland, Cincinnati and ...
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