Jeremy Nobile

Akron-based Klutch bought a dispensary at 5429 Bethel Sawmill Center in Columbus that has been licensed to Farkas Farms.

In a partnership with Everwild Spirits of Sandusky, Cleveland Whiskey has acquired a majority stake in the Everwild “Seekers” brand.

The face for WesBanco’s operations in the Greater Cleveland region — and some adjacent areas — is now Josh Toot, who has been promoted to executive vice president and regional president for Northeast Ohio and Western Pennsylvania.

The Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce has named a PNC Bank veteran as its new chair and appointed 12 new faces to its approximately 100-person board of directors. Here's a look at the changes and the board's key areas of focus in 2026.

On June 15, an Ohio federal judge issued a temporary restraining order on a state law prohibiting the manufacture, sale and distribution and drinks made with hemp-derived THC.

Private equity firm Align Capital Partners has closed two new investment funds as it marks its 10-year anniversary. One fund is a continuation of its longtime private equity strategy for the lower middle market. The other is a second fund supporting independent sponsors.

Meaden & Moore, a top-10 accounting firm in Northeast Ohio, has named its first chief operating office in its 107-year history in a move the firm says is necessitated by growth.

Alongside some other leadership changes, Akron's FirstEnergy Corp. announced a new permanent chief information officer after working with him in an interim capacity since late 2025.

Wesbanco Inc. entered the Northeast Ohio market with its acquisition of Youngstown's Premier Bank. That deal has helped fuel growth positioning the West Virginia-based bank to join the S&P SmallCap 600 Index in what is framed as a company milestone.

Industry surveys show that CEOs of large credit unions are now drawing compensation packages worth north of $1 million. A review of state-chartered credit unions shows that trend playing out in Ohio as well.