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COSE

The goal of the COSE Advocacy Committee and staff is to position COSE as the leading small business advocacy organization in the region and state. 		View COSE Advocacy Information's Profile »

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COSE Workers' Compensation (contributor)
COSE

You have plenty of options when it comes to workers' compensation coverage for your business. But there is only ONE program that offers a complete package for small employers. Group... 		View COSE Workers' Compensation's Profile »

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Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland (contributor)
Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland

How will you connect for success? Join Sales & Marketing Executives of Cleveland and get the tools to thrive. CEOs, entrepreneurs, marketing managers, sales managers, and other professionals... 		View Sales and Marketing Executives of Cleveland's Profile »

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Jeff Anderle
Sustainable Rhythm

With nearly 20 years in the Architecture/Engineering/Construction Industry, Jeff Anderle has led business development and marketing initiatives within the Commercial, Office, Residential, Senior... 		View Jeff 's Profile »

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Andy Birol
Birol Growth Consulting Inc.

Andy Birol, owner of Birol Growth Consulting, is an international business growth consultant , author, keynote speaker and business coach . Based in Cleveland, Ohio, Andy empowers small and... 		View Andy 's Profile »

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Jeanne Bluffstone
Bluffstone Public Relations

Bluffstone Public Relations was established in 1986 by Jeanne Bluffstone, a former reporter and Plain Dealer columnist who wanted to utilize her experience and media contacts to garner... 		View Jeanne's Profile »

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Darrell Bragg
RD Energy Inc.

Darrell graduated from WV State College with a B.S. degree with areas of concentrate in accounting and finance in 1980.  Upon graduation he spent 9 years at Columbia Gas Transmission in... 		View Darrell's Profile »

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Ellen H. Brown
Wellness Journeys

Ellen H. Brown is the owner of Wellness Journeys, a company dedicated to helping small business owners and busy professionals de-stress and create the healthy, balanced, vibrant lives they... 		View Ellen H.'s Profile »

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Scott Brown
Foundations of Service Training & Culture Creation

Scott Brown is the founder and President of Foundations of Service , an organization whose mission is to help businesses and individuals alike reach their true service potential. ... 		View Scott's Profile »

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David Burge
David A. Burge Co., L.P.A.

David Burge is a registered Patent Attorney. For more than 30 years has assisted independent inventors and those who operate large and small businesses in NE Ohio by patenting their inventions and... 		View David's Profile »

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Barb Cagley
SCK, Inc.

Barb Cagley is President of SCK, a web development and graphic design firm in Tremont. In 1996, after 20 years of designing and producing award winning graphic design projects, Barb, along with... 		View Barb's Profile »

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Anita Campbell
Small Business Trends

Anita is the Editor of Small Business Trends, a popular blog that tracks trends affecting small businesses.  The site has won numerous awards including being named to the Forbes Best of the... 		View Anita's Profile »

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Matt Charboneau
COSE Arts Network

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Music in Double Bass Performance from Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, and a Master of Nonprofit Organization from Case Western Reserve University's... 		View Matt's Profile »

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Chris Cooper
Ohio Employee Ownership Center (OEOC)

Chris Cooper is a Program Coordinator at the Ohio Employee Ownership Center, located at Kent State University' main campus, and his primary responsibilities are with the Center's Business... 		View Chris's Profile »

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Dan Cricks
Results Marketing, LLC

Dan Cricks has been an entrepreneur for over 26 years. In that time he has owned several different businesses. In 2003 he became acquainted with an internationally known marketing genius, Bill... 		View Dan's Profile »

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Liz Crosby
Elizabeth A. Crosby and Associates LLC

Elizabeth Crosby is founder and President of Elizabeth A. Crosby & Associates, a law firm focused on assisting Ohio employers in the area of employment and labor law, including workplace... 		View Liz's Profile »

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Beau Daane
Cuyahoga County Solid Waste District

Beau Daane (29) graduated cum laude from Duke University in 2002 with a double major in French and International Relations.  Daane studied abroad in Bamako, Mali and spent his first year after... 		View Beau's Profile »

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Joe Davenport
Workforce Designs

Joe Davenport, President/Founder of WORKFORCE DESIGNS , has a passion for helping companies build and retain the high performance workforce .  Davenport leverages thirty years of... 		View Joe's Profile »

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Jessica Davis
The Green Academy and Center for Sustainability @ Tri-C

Jessica Davis is a Program Manager at Cuyahoga Community College's Green Academy and Center for Sustainability.  She is focused on developing new initiatives including the Business of... 		View Jessica's Profile »

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John Doucette
Liquid Capital of Northeast Ohio

John Doucette is President and owner of Liquid Capital of Northeast Ohio. Liquid Capital provides their clients with operating capital and supports their accounts receivable... 		View John's Profile »

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Rachel Downey
Studio Graphique

As principal and founder of Studio Graphique, a brand development consultancy and environmental graphic design firm (egd), Rachel Downey and her team of consultants help companies and destinations... 		View Rachel's Profile »

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Mike Dungan
APISync

Michael Dungan’s work is dedicated to discovering new abundance in our community by reclassifying waste as an asset. Through his consultancy APISync, LLC, the community project... 		View Mike's Profile »

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Nikki Evans
Spotlight Writing

Through her business, Spotlight Writing, Nikki Evans creates compelling marketing messages and supporting copy for business people when the words they're using to promote themselves and their... 		View Nikki's Profile »

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Frank Fantozzi
Planned Financial Services

"When a new client said, My former advisor did not understand the value we put on our money... only [his] own idea of how money should be dealt with. I knew there was a need for advisors... 		View Frank's Profile »

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Ginni Garner
Sanford Rose Associates

Ginni Garner is the Owner and Managing Director of Sanford Rose Associates – Cleveland East.  She specializes in helping organizations identify, recruit and hire executive and... 		View Ginni's Profile »

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Tom Gilbride
Gilbride & Company

Tom Gilbride is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and the President of Gilbride & Company.  Gilbride & Company produces and provides continuing education courses for licensed... 		View Tom's Profile »

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Rob Gilmore
Kohrman, Jackson & Krantz PLL

Rob is a partner in Kohrman Jackson & Krantz's Labor and Employment Law Group.  Rob represents employers of all sizes, providing advice and counsel in all areas of labor and... 		View Rob's Profile »

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David Goebel
Goebel Group Inc.

Dave helps clients get found on the web. He applies over 19 years experience in the marketing and information technology arenas to assist numerous Fortune 1000 companies, SMB's and government... 		View David's Profile »

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Donald Greenberg
Red Apple Digital

In early 2009, Mr. Greenberg co-founded Red Apple Digital, Inc. Red Apple Digital is a software company focused on delivering the tools for the classroom of the 21 st century.  Red Apple... 		View Donald 's Profile »

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Diane Helbig
Seize This Day Coaching

Diane earned a BS in Social Science from Michigan State University and received her coaching certification from The Coach Training Alliance. Diane has spent the majority of her adult work life... 		View Diane's Profile »

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Marlene Herman
Aamco Transmission & Complete Car Care

Marlene Herman is the president and owner of two Aamco Transmission & Complete Car Care franchises, located in Cleveland and Cleveland Heights.  During the last fifteen years as owner, she... 		View Marlene's Profile »

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Ingeborg Hrabowy
Dr. Ingeborg Hrabowy, LLC

Cleveland's own Personal and Business Psychologist Dr. Ingeborg Hrabowy, LLC "The People Expert:  Don't Play Amateur Psychologist"   Where to go when you need... 		View Ingeborg's Profile »

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Roxanne Kaufman
ProLaureate

Roxanne M. Kaufman, President/Coach, ProLaureate has a that career spans over 25 years of local, national and international experience within manufacturing, commercial, business to business,... 		View Roxanne's Profile »

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William Kesman
Credit Services Plus, Inc.

William Kesman, President of Credit Services Plus has had extensive experience in internal financial services, collections, supplier and consumer credit and internal financial operations.  His... 		View William's Profile »

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Ted Kozenko
TPComps

TPComps is a leader in the field of business resiliency planning for small and medium businesses.  Business Resiliency Planning is the combination of security, disaster recovery,... 		View Ted's Profile »

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Steve Krisfalusy
SJK Beringer Group, Inc.

Steve is a 1st generation, Cleveland born and avid outdoorsman who has over 25 years of experience as the President/CEO in the start up and management of 20 corporations. From 1995-2000, he was... 		View Steve's Profile »

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Kipp Krukowski
Confidential Business Sale, Inc.

Kipp Krukowski is the owner of Confidential Business Sale, Inc. and has been involved in the successful transfer of over 70 businesses.  His company works with business owners in valuing their... 		View Kipp's Profile »

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Hollie M. Ksiezyk
The Ritz Carlton, Cleveland

Hollie Ksiezyk has spent 22 years developing relationships in the restaurant and hospitality arenas.  From her early years working in her father's pizza shop, to her emergence as an event... 		View Hollie M.'s Profile »

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Eric Kurjan
Six Disciplines

Eric S. Kurjan is the president/owner of the Six Disciplines Ohio Group, which provides services in Ohio and Indiana.  Eric and his team are responsible for partnering with top-performing... 		View Eric's Profile »

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Laura Leggett
DataVoice Connect

Ms. Laura T. Leggett is President of international telecommunications firm DataVoice Connect (www.DataVoiceConnect.com) which specializes in converged voice & data applications - i.e., Voice... 		View Laura's Profile »

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Doug Levin
Torch Group

Doug Levin, with more than 15 years experience in marketing, communications and business development for social service and professional service organizations, joined the firm in July, 2008, as its... 		View Doug's Profile »

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Joel Libava
Franchise Selection Specialists

Since 1990, The Libava family has been helping local NEO residents with their dreams of business ownership. Joel Libava, Franchise Selection Specialists Inc. 2 nd generation President, brings... 		View Joel's Profile »

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Karen Malone-Wright
Odyssey Creative Communications

Karen Malone Wright is President of ODYSSEY Creative Communications.  In this role she introduces individuals and organizations to social media and contemporary online tools through compelling... 		View Karen's Profile »

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Kenyon Mau
Human Capital Advisors

Kenyon Mau is a successful human resources practitioner with a passion for positively impacting an organization's bottom line through the recruitment, retention and development of talent. ... 		View Kenyon's Profile »

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Joe Mayer
Mayer Business Group

Dr. Joe Mayer  is the co-founder and managing partner of MB Group. Prior to founding the firm he was the President and CEO of several publicly and privately owned companies. Joe has... 		View Joe's Profile »

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Matt Mennes
Cleveland Conflict Consultants

Matt Mennes is the co-founder of Cleveland Conflict Consultants and is the founder of Shaker Mediation Center.  Previously, Matt served as a Director of Arbitration for the New York Stock... 		View Matt's Profile »

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Matt Minarik
Hi-Q-group

Matt Minarik has a Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry from The Ohio State University, and resides in Cleveland, Ohio. Matt was IBM's #1 Lead Generator for IBM's Software Group for... 		View Matt's Profile »

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Laurie Mitchell
Laurie Mitchell & Co., Inc.

Discrete, ethical and straight-forward Executive Search Services for classical and digital/direct/database marketing, advertising, public relations, brand strategy, media, research, corporate and... 		View Laurie's Profile »

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Jason Morris
OneLink Technical Services LLC

Jason C. Morris directs the ECM solutions at OneLink Technical Services, LLC.   As an IT Professional, Jason has over nine years of experience in the document capture and enterprise... 		View Jason's Profile »

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Ted L. Moss
Crimcheck.com

Ted Moss is the founder and President of crimcheck.com, a leader in the pre-employment screening industry. Serving business enterprises nationally and internationally, crimcheck.com has provided... 		View Ted L.'s Profile »

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Betsy B. Muller
The Indigo Connection

Ms. Muller is professional speaker, personal coach, and author.  She specializes in helping people of all ages feel great, live well and get more done every day.  After decades working... 		View Betsy B.'s Profile »

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Brad Nellis
NEOSA/COSE

Brad Nellis is COSE's Director of Member Networks, he also serves as Director of NEOSA, the COSE Technology Network.  Brad joined COSE in 2004 as the inaugural Director of NEO411.biz,... 		View Brad's Profile »

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Lee Nielsen
The Nielsen Group

Lee is the trusted advisor to executives from small businesses to mid-sized companies in developing results oriented cultures within their organizations. And she has over 25 years experience in... 		View Lee's Profile »

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Jeff Nischwitz
Think Again Coaching

"Entrepreneur."  "Business Builder."  "Connector."  This is how business leaders describe Jeff Nischwitz.  After a successful legal career,... 		View Jeff's Profile »

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Ashley Paessun
COSE

Ashley Paessun joined the COSE Products Department in October 2007 with a primary focus on the Energy Programs, including Electric, Natural Gas and Sustainability Programs, as well as the I Buy NEO... 		View Ashley's Profile »

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Barbara Paynter
Hennes Paynter Communications, LLC

Barbara Paynter is a partner with Hennes Paynter Communications LLC, a crisis communications, media training and media relations consulting firm based in Cleveland.  Serving corporations,... 		View Barbara's Profile »

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Pat Pell
COSE

Pat Pell joined COSE in January 2008 as the Home Business Network Leader.  Pat's mission is to provide unprecedented support tailored to home business owners through relevant educational... 		View Pat's Profile »

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Laura Pettit Rusick
OPT Solutions Inc.

Laura Pettit Rusick, founder of OPT Solutions, Inc., has 10 years of experience in CIO level roles, with responsibility for all facets of information technology (IT).  She has spent more than... 		View Laura's Profile »

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Marsha Powers
Powers Financial Group

Marsha Powers is President & CEO of Powers Financial Group. Powers Financial Group is a Cleveland, Ohio-based independent financial business expert specializing in commercial lending,... 		View Marsha's Profile »

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Francine Price
Strachan-Casale, Inc.

As Commercial Risk Manager, Francine's expertise is in property and liability coverage for businesses.  Her broad range of experience has given her an awareness and ability to hone in on... 		View Francine's Profile »

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William Riccio
Riccio and Associates, Inc.

William Riccio, CPA/CITP, is the founder and president of Riccio and Associates, Inc. a full service accounting and tax practice. Mr. Riccio has over 13 years of public accounting and technology... 		View William's Profile »

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Tim Richards
FrantzWard LLP

Tim's practice is devoted to civil litigation, with a focus on commercial litigation and business disputes.  In addition to his litigation practice, Tim has experience in the area of... 		View Tim's Profile »

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Miriam Ricketts
Executive Edge, Inc.

A specialist in Corporate Experiential Learning since 1983, Miriam has trained others in Experiential Learning, Appreciative Inquiry, Accelerated Change, Group Facilitation, Communication &... 		View Miriam's Profile »

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Michele Ridella
Pradco

Areas of Expertise: Consulting with clients and developing assessment solutions for hiring and promotion Conduct leadership consulting and coaching focused on professional development Develop... 		View Michele's Profile »

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James K. Roosa
Roosa Co. LPA

James K. Roosa holds degrees from Oberlin College (1980), Yale University (1982) and Case Western Reserve University School of Law (1987). Mr. Roosa focuses law practice on advising start-up an... 		View James K.'s Profile »

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Ryan Shorts
Warwick Communications Inc.

Ryan Shorts is the Sales Manager for Warwick Communications, Inc.  Founded in 1946, Warwick is a technology company that helps businesses improve their communications and processes by... 		View Ryan's Profile »

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Fareed Siddiq
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Fareed Siddiq has been with Smith Barney since May 1980.  He is a Certified Financial Planner and has earned the title of of Senior Investment Management Consultant and senior Portfolio... 		View Fareed's Profile »

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Chris Somers
Great Lakes Computer Corp.

Chris Somers is the Managed Services Director at Great Lakes Computer.  Great Lakes Computer is based in Avon with an outstanding 28 year history of excellent service levels and personalized... 		View Chris's Profile »

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Dennis Sommer
Executive Business Advisers

Dennis Sommer  - CEO, Executive Business Advisers - provides the guidance you need to take your business to the next level.  Dennis is a business improvement specialist. ... 		View Dennis's Profile »

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Brian Sooy
Sooy Co

Brian Sooy began his career as a graphic design entrepreneur in 1981 at a Cleveland-area printer, while a student at Lorain County Community College.  After graduating from LCCC with an... 		View Brian's Profile »

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Phil Stella
Effective Training and Communication, Inc.

Phil Stella is a resource for business people who want to communicate with more power and for managers who want to interact more successfully. He runs a consulting practice called Effective... 		View Phil's Profile »

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Nicole Stika
COSE

Nicole L. Stika is the Director, Education and Products for COSE and supports the needs of entrepreneurs and small businesses. She provides ongoing management and expansion of COSE... 		View Nicole's Profile »

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Tameka Taylor
Compass Consulting Services, LLC

Tameka L. Taylor, Ph.D. recently became a Partner & Consultant of her own firm, Compass Consulting Services, LLC located in Northeastern Ohio along with a partner.  She does part-time... 		View Tameka's Profile »

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Jason Therrien
thunder::tech

Jason Therrien, a native of Strongsville, Ohio, founded thunder::tech as a web design firm in 1999 while attending college at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio.  What began... 		View Jason's Profile »

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Sharon Toerek
Licata and Toerek

Sharon Toerek received her Juris Doctor degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of law in 1991, and was admitted to practice before the Ohio Supreme Court in November, 1991. She completed her... 		View Sharon's Profile »

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Rachel Torchia
Gateway Title Agency

The National Association of Women Business Owners named her one of the Top Ten Business Owners in 1997.  Crain's Cleveland Business tagged her as a Woman of Influence in 2000 and then... 		View Rachel's Profile »

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Bill Truax
Trufield Enterprises, Inc. A Training Company

Bill is President of TRUFIELD ENTERPRISES, Inc. a firm specializing in goal setting and achievement for individuals as well as project, management, and sales teams.  Bill conducts skill based... 		View Bill's Profile »

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