Taking Healthcare to the Next Level - Michael Francus, owner of Larchwood Village, inherited his interest in providing long-term care and skill nursing services from his father, a physician practicing in the State of Maryland and the owner of several nursing homes. Michael, an attorney and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA), has followed in his father's footsteps by purchasing seven skilled nursing and rehab centers throughout Cuyahoga, Lake, Medina, and Summit Counties, the latest addition being Larchwood Village in Cleveland. - read more...

Quality Driven, Customer Focused - Jeff Mitchell's career in heating and air conditioning began shortly after his high school graduation. As he gained experience in the employ of others, he quickly realized that the keys to success in his chosen industry would be possessing an uncanny degree of technical expertise coupled with an unswerving dedication to providing a high level of customer satisfaction. In 1985 Jeff founded Westland Heating/Air Conditioning which he continues to run today with the assistance of his wife, Debi, and their son, Zach. We met with Jeff and Debi recently, and listened as they described the services Westland Heating/Air Conditioning provides; - read more...

We Tell It Like It Is - Not Like It Might Be - Zachary (Zach) Jaworske began his heating and cooling career as a service technician. With a Degree in Business and Environmental Technology, he learned the installation side of the business, how to establish preventive maintenance agreements, and how to run all departments of a modern heating and air conditioning company. When Zach decided to open his own company, he sought the advice and support from his most trusted confidant, his mother, Toni. - read more...

Your Local Heating & Air Conditioning Experts - Starting from a very young age, Frank Staron helped his father in the heating and air conditioning business. Wanting to start their own company, Frank and his wife Cheryl coupled the first four letters of her maiden name with the first four letters of their last name and in 1986 founded Kamm Star Contractors Inc. We met with Frank and Cheryl recently, and listened as they offered this overview of the products and services Kamm Star Contractors provides; - read more...

Complete Lawn Maintenance Services - Employed in a local machine shop, Dave Nowakowski frequently longed for the fresh-air working environment he had come to know while growing up on one of Ohio's many family farms. In 1987, Dave began a sideline business providing landscaping and lawn maintenance services to local residents and business owners. In 1990 Dave resigned from his position at the machine shop to focus his full-time attention to his new and growing company. We visited recently with Dave and his wife, Sharon, and listened as they provided this overview of Razor Sharp Lawn Maintenance's wide range of services; - read more...

Cultivating a Passion for Dance - Developing a passion for dance while still in high school, Jen Naso knew that she had found her life's work. Rather than choosing to become a professional performer, Jen realized she would prefer to work with students to help them find the same love of dance that she had discovered. She enrolled in college and majored in both dance and health education with a minor in business. After graduation, Jen founded Dance Dimensions in Strongsville, Ohio in 1998. We visited with Jen recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Dance Dimensions' offerings; - read more...

Let Massage Therapy Lift Your Spirit and Heal Your Body - As a child, Peg Kulon had very little interaction with the medical community. Her parents typically treated their family's health needs using holistic methods, and Peg remembers at six years of age visiting a reflexologist with her mother. After becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist (L.M.T.) and receiving her licensure from the State of Ohio Medical Board in 1999, Peg founded Massage Therapy Beyond 2000 in Strongsville, Ohio in June 2000. We visited with Peg recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her services; - read more...

Handcrafted Gifts of Distinction - Robert Jones developed a deep interest in woodworking as he and his wife, Dorothy, became familiar with the wares available at craft shows throughout the area. When he retired from NASA in January 1988, Robert decided to lend his hand to the creation of items crafted from wood, and he and Dorothy founded The Curmudgeon Woodworks in Strongsville, Ohio. We visited with Robert recently, and listened as he provided this overview of The Curmudgeon Woodworks' offerings; - read more...

Quality, Service, and Competitive Pricing - A.J.'s Property Maintenance Inc. was founded in the early 1980s by Allan James Mzik as a one-truck operation primarily involved in snow removal. As Allan's reputation for quality workmanship and always being on time began to grow, he soon found himself called upon to provide his clients with many other services. Today A.J.'s is owned and operated by Allan's son, Mark Mzik, with the assistance of Foreman Eddie Vata. We met with Mark and Eddie recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services A.J.'s provides; - read more...

To Celebrate Your Occasion - Darrell L. Waite began his career in the floral industry when he was only fifteen years old. His first job was working for Morgan's Greenhouse in Medina. As soon as he was old enough to drive, he began handling the deliveries of flowers for Morgan's Flower Shop which was owned by Bob and Irene Johnson. In addition to driving Morgan's pink delivery van, Darrell also began to learn the art of preparing floral arrangements. - read more...

Giving You More Time to Build Your Business - As working professionals, Julie and Len Zevchek faced long commutes and extensive travel on a daily basis. Julie had been organizing workflow and improving office processes in the banking, advertising, and manufacturing industries for over twenty years. Len spent twenty-five years in the travel industry where he worked with United Airlines in the automation field. In February 1996 Julie founded Executive Office Solutions, Inc. so she could work closer to home and have more time with their children. In 1999 Len joined the company to help keep pace with the company's steady growth. We met with Julie and Len recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Executive Office Solutions offers; - read more...

Unleashing the Power of Your Corporate Data - C. William (Bill) Grant has been involved in Information Technology (IT) since his first job out of graduate school. With over twenty years consulting experience, Bill founded Nautilus Consulting Group, Inc. in 1998 to help Northeast Ohio companies use Information Technology to gain a competitive advantage in the marketplace. We met with Bill recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Nautilus Consulting Group's services and offerings; - read more...

Building Customers for Life - Barbara J. Pack began her career in the construction industry in the early 1990s. From the very beginning, everyone she worked with recognized her exceptional abilities. She received her Associate of Arts Degree in 1997 and continued to complete her education at the American School of Paperhanging Arts. Barbara started her own paint and wallcovering company in 1997 with continuing success. We visited with Barbara recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Quality Paint & Wallcoverings' services; - read more...

Making Your Next Construction Project a Success - Michael Cangemi began working in the construction industry shortly after graduating from high school. His experience encompasses all facets of the industry from excavating to building houses. In February 2000, Michael purchased an existing construction business and renamed his new company Around the Clock Trenching/Concrete, Inc. We visited with Michael recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services Around the Clock Trenching/Concrete provides; - read more...

Dedicated to Our Clients' Health and Wellbeing - When Kathleen Goggin Krug's twin boys were little, one had colic and the other wanted held constantly. Searching for a solution, Kathleen went to the library where she found a video tape about infant massage. She took the tape home, plugged it in, and began to give her babies a massage which calmed them down immediately. Even better, it had a calming effect on Kathleen as well. When her boys were nine years old, Kathleen enrolled in massage school, became a Licensed Massage Therapist (LMT), and founded Massage Connection in January 2002. We visited with Kathleen recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Massage Connection's products and services; - read more...

Your One-Stop-Shop for All Your Landscape Needs - After working for two years helping a gentleman start a landscape supply company in Westlake, Bill Lattner came across a piece of property in Brunswick that needed a new lease on life. After Bill cleaned up the property and made a few improvements, in May 1992 it became the location for what would become Earth Plus, Inc. Bill would take a load of mulch and topsoil on consignment. With little more than a pickup truck and a shovel, he would deliver it to his customers by the yard or half yard, and unload it by hand. As he collected from each customer, he would pay his supplier for the previous load and pick up another. Before long, he was purchasing larger loads in advance and clearing the property of trees to make more room. Today Earth Plus, Inc. has grown to five trucks, four drivers, five office personal, and Bill working in the yard handling the loading. We visited with Bill recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Earth Plus' offerings; - read more...

Banking Beyond Expectations - Century Federal Credit Union was founded in 1948 and originally chartered to serve the federal employees working in the City of Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County. Over the past sixty years, Century Federal has expanded to serve the employees of over 150 Select Employee Groups, in addition to their family members and others living in their household. With over 23,000 members and $200M in assets, Century Federal is one of the largest credit unions in Northeast Ohio. We met recently with Branch Manager Sandra Previte and Business Development Coordinator Jeff Lanzen, and listened as they provided this overview of Century Federal Credit Union's offerings; - read more...

Setting a New Benchmark for Customer Service - Broadview Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. traces its origin to the 1940s, and was purchased by Carl and Arlene Olecki in 1960. In 1973 Carl asked their thirteen year old son Tom if he wanted to help with a project. Tom agreed, and became the second generation to become involved in the growing company. In 1976 Carl and Arlene's son Tim also joined his parents and brother in the family business. We met with Tom recently, and listened as he described the products and services Broadview Heating & Air Conditioning provides; - read more...

Value, Consistency, and Excellent Service - Red Roof Inn, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, was founded by James R. Trueman with the first location opening in Grove City, Ohio in 1973. Over the past thirty-four years, the company has grown to include more than 325 locations located throughout the country's mid-western, eastern, and southern states. Employing over 6,500 people, Red Roof Inn serves millions of guests each year and is widely recognized as a leader in the hospitality industry. We stopped by the Red Roof Inn in Independence, Ohio recently, and listened as General Manager Kendra Hanson provided this overview of Red Roof Inn's accommodations; - read more...

Complete Accounting and Financial Services - Levy, Black, & Sneiderman was founded in Independence, Ohio in 1991 as a result of a merger between Dale Black & Co. of Lakewood, Ohio and Levy & Sneiderman of Euclid, Ohio. When Richard Tomola, CPA merged his company with Levy, Black, & Sneiderman in 2000, the company name was changed once more to Sneiderman, Tomola & Co. We met recently with Richard Tomola, a 1983 graduate of Bowling Green State University, and listened as he provided this overview of Sneiderman, Tomola & Co.'s offerings; - read more...

Unparalleled Quality and Service - Every homeowner in town has a favorite story about the painting contractor they wished they'd never have met. We, on the other hand, take delight in introducing you to Mike Cipriano, a painting contractor you'll wish you met years ago. Established in April 1992, Cipriano Painting has been building a reputation founded on a dedication to the highest quality workmanship, top of the line coatings, and a level of customer service that has made Mike one of this areas favorite contractors. We visited with Mike early this week, and listened as he spoke of his company and the services he offers; - read more...

Insuring Your Future Since 1935 - In 1954 Michael Herzak, Jr. founded The Herzak Agency to represent the Motorists Insurance Group of Columbus, Ohio. The agency was renamed Insurance Systems Agency, Inc. in the 1980s, and acquired The Beardsley Agency of Warren, Ohio in 1991. The Beardsley Agency had been founded in 1935 and over the years grew to be one of the largest agencies within Grange Insurance Companies. - read more...

Where Service is More Than a Promise - After working for many years in the mortgage industry, Tim Szczepinski and Kim Novak felt that by running their own company they could provide their clients with a higher level of service. In 2000 they opened their first office in Brecksville, Ohio. We met with Kim and Tim recently, and listened as they described the services Eagle Nationwide Mortgage Co. provides; - read more...

Professional Video Services for Everyone! - While working as an IT consultant, Tony Miklos was on the road constantly. He began to search for a new career that would enable him to utilize his computer background and at the same time be home every night. In November 2003, Tony founded A. Miklos Video Services, and in September 2006 became a franchisee of the Home Video Studio. We met with Tony recently, and listened as he provide this overview of Home Video Studio's extensive offerings; - read more...