The Landscape

The pandemic has altered where, when and how we work. ConnectedHR president Mark D'Agostino joined The Landscape to talk about how employers and employees are dealing with the new realities of remote work as more companies ask workers to return to the job on-site, at least part of the time. D'Agostino also talked about how employers are dealing with filling vacancies, the need to build a strong workplace culture, and what w...

Political watchers nationwide kept a close eye on Ohio on Tuesday. Dr. John Green, a professor of political science and director of the Ray C. Bliss Institute of Applied Politics at the University of Akron, talked with The Landscape about results from key races and how things might shape up for the fall's general election — particularly in the U.S. Senate contest between Republican author/venture capitalist JD Vance and U.S. Re...

After serving as chief operating officer for Ohio City Inc., Ashley Shaw has been named MidTown Cleveland Inc.'s new executive director. Shaw joined The Landscape to share her vision for MidTown, including the need to continue to attract new businesses and to draw new residents by providing affordable housing. Shaw also talked about plans to make the neighborhood both more pedestrian- and bike-friendly, which she said can be a ...

In March 2020, the Beck Center for the Arts in Lakewood launched a major fundraising campaign to update and renovate its campus. Two years later, in spite of the pandemic, the campaign has proven to be a hit and now is in its final phase. Beck Center president and CEO Lucinda Einhouse talked with The Landscape about how the generosity of individual donors has been the backbone of the campaign so far, and how the renovations will al...

In 2018, the inaugural FRONT International: Cleveland Triennal for Contemporary Art brought more than $31 million dollars of new economic activity to the region. With the follow-up event taking place this summer, FRONT CEO and executive director Fred Bidwell talked with The Landscape about FRONT's continuing efforts to draw international attention to Northeast Ohio's vibrant arts and culture scene, through this major undert...

With so many employees working from home due to the pandemic, companies found themselves with plenty of empty office space. Terry Coyne, vice chairman of the Cleveland office of commercial real estate firm Newmark, joined The Landscape to share some thoughts on how much the commercial real estate market had recovered, as well as what the future might hold. Coyne also talked about the repurposing of the I-X Center as a hybrid facili...

Since 2016, Crain’s Cleveland Business has recognized Northeast Ohioans who prove that age is simply a number — not a defining characteristic. While they might have retired in the traditional sense, they remain active in civic affairs and, in a few cases, the business world. They continue to teach, counsel and — perhaps most importantly — inspire. Crain’s executive editor Elizabeth McIntyre joins us to discuss the annual program an...

Friday evening, the cry of ‘Play Ball’ will echo through a packed Progressive Field, as the Cleveland Guardians host the San Francisco Giants in the team's home opener. Curtis Danburg, the Guardians’ vice president of communications and community impact, joined The Landscape to talk about what fans can expect on their first trip to the ballpark, what's happening this season when it comes to giveaways, fireworks and other sp...

Northeast Ohio from July 6-10 will play host to the Bridgestone Senior Players Championship at Firestone Country Club in Akron. Tournament director Don Padgett III talked with The Landscape about what's in store for this year's tournament, which features the world's best senior golfers as well as concerts and family-friendly activities. He also discussed the important role the tournament plays in raising money for a var...

The Cleveland Metroparks Zoo and CrossCountry Mortgage recently announced a major long-term project to expand the zoo's popular Rain Forest to create a Primate Forest, which will provide a new home for orangutans, gorillas and other animals. The zoo's executive director, Dr. Chris Kuhar, talked with The Landscape about how this new attraction will provide a better experience for visitors through immersive technology and mul...

Sports events are entertainment — but they’re more than that for this region. On this edition of The Landscape, Crain's reporter Joe Scalzo moderated a sports forum featuring Len Komoroski, CEO of the Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse and Rock Entertainment Group, and David Gilbert, president and CEO of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission and Destination Cleveland. The conversation centered around what the suc...

After weathering some tough times, the Akron Museum of Art is looking ahead to celebrating its centennial this year. The museum's new executive director, Jon Fiume, talked with The Landscape about rebuilding a culture of trust with staff, visitors and donors, as well as efforts to diversify the institution’s collection to make it more reflective of the community. Fiume also shared some of the plans the museum has made to mark i...

Small businesses are a vital part of Northeast Ohio's economic growth, but getting one off the ground, and keeping it running, can be a challenge — especially for budding entrepreneurs who lack experience. SCORE Cleveland can help. Robert Cohen, co-chair of this nonprofit group of volunteers with extensive experience in the business world, talks with The Landscape about the work SCORE Cleveland does in mentoring small businesse...