Sustainable & Affordable Wind Power Solutions for Your Home or Business - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: As Doug Bloom was online conducting research on renewable energy, he met an engineer from China who holds nine international patents on his vertical axis turbine. Doug began selling his turbines in the United States and before long suggested to his parents, Robert and Nancy Bloom, that they form a wind power energy company so he could focus on running the sales department. On April 15, 2008, Robert and Nancy founded Four Seasons Windpower, LLC and distribute for this manufacturer as well as others. We met with Nancy recently and listened as she provided this overview of Four Seasons Windpower's revolutionary products and vision for the future. - read more...

Dedicated to Your Practice's Financial Well-Being - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: Wendy D. Carson enjoyed a fifteen year career in the retail industry where she rose to the position of Vice-President of Merchandising. In spite of the success she enjoyed, the 50 and 60 hour work weeks left little time for family. Wendy decided to leave the retail business behind, and in 1995 applied her accumulated business and administrative experience to found CompuMed Medical Billing Specialists, LLC. We visited with Wendy recently, and listened as she provided this overview of CompuMed Medical Billing Specialists' services; - read more...

Peace of Mind, Each Step of the Way - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: During her fifteen year career with the FBI, Bridgett Maynard-Dennis learned the importance of having high expectations of herself, being 100% accurate all of the time, and being ready to go anytime, anywhere. Although the work was very rewarding, the demanding lifestyle left Bridgett feeling torn between her dedication to her job and her responsibilities to her two young children. Seeking a career that would provide a better balance between work and family, Bridgett accepted a position with a title and escrow company where she became a licensed Title Agent. In 2007, she coupled her title experience with her people skills and her penchant for accuracy to found Maynard &Dennis Title with her husband, Ken, and her son, Jeff. We met with Bridgett recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Maynard &Dennis Title's services; - read more...

Top Quality Appliance Repairs Since 1986 - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: As a small child, Tony DiMassa could frequently be found taking things apart, seeing how they worked, and then putting them back together again. He attended the Cuyahoga County Vocational School during his junior and senior years in high school where he quickly learned the ins and outs of appliance repair. In 1986 Tony founded Total Appliance Service in a small space behind his father's barber shop and his father was often the source of his earliest customers. His father would come back to where Tony had a little desk and one telephone, and say, "I have a customer that needs his washing machine fixed." Tony then got the customer's address, went to his house, and fixed the washer. From these humble beginnings, Total Appliance Service has since grown into being one of the top appliance service companies in the entire northeast Ohio community. We met with Tony recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Total Appliance Service's services and offerings; - read more...

Setting the Stage for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: Sarah J. Davis, D.D.S. earned her Doctorate from Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in 1992 and completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. Due to her exceptional abilities in the field of children's dentistry, Dr. Davis was awarded a rare Fellowship at The Children's Hospital in Denver, Colorado where she became a faculty member of the hospital training residents in pediatric dentistry. Dr. Davis built a private pediatric dentistry practice in Fort Collins, Colorado, and in 2008 decided to move back to the Cleveland area with her husband, Jay, and son, Jack. In May 2008, Dr. Davis, a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Ohio Dental Association, and the Greater Cleveland Dental Society, founded a local practice at 8801 Brecksville Road in Brecksville, Ohio. We met with Dr. Davis recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her practice's services and offerings; - read more...

Superior Care for Your Trees and Shrubs - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: Jon Holt began working in the tree and shrub care industry in 1999. In 2006 Jon and his brother, Bryan, both Brecksville natives, combined their energies and experience to found Holt Family Tree Care L.L.C. Today their company offers a complete range of tree and shrub care services to residents and businesses throughout the local community. We met with Jon and Bryan recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Holt Family Tree Care's services; - read more...

Three Decades of Auto Repair Excellence - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: Bill Baker has always enjoyed working on cars. When he moved to Cleveland to attend college he took a job at the Pure Oil service station at the corner of Broadview and Wallings Roads. After his college years, Bill became a mechanic at a new car dealership, and in September 1979 left to open Baker's Automotive Repair on East Royalton Road in Broadview Heights. We visited with Bill recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Baker's Automotive Repair's offerings; - read more...

Quality Workmanship That Is Guaranteed! - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: Sal and Tom Manera, owners of Sal's Landscaping Co., grew up working along side their father where they learned the landscaping and concrete trades. Using the knowledge handed down from father to sons, Sal and Tom Manera have spent nearly three decades introducing Northeast Ohio residents to outdoor living at its finest. We met with Tom and Sal recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Sal's Landscaping Co. has to offer; - read more...

Maintaining Your Child's Healthy, Happy Smile - Serving Brecksville, Ohio: Arlene J. Coloma, D.D.S., M.S. was always interested not only in finding a career that would enable her to be involved in the health care industry, but one that would also enable her to work with children. Soon after her dentist encouraged her to consider the dental profession, Arlene quickly realized that pediatric dentistry would allow her to combine both of these interests. - read more...

For All Your Self-Storage Needs - Although John M. Klipfell grew up in Strongsville, his father was raised in Broadview Heights where his father had previously served as the city's Service Director. Wanting to move to his father's hometown and realizing that owning a self-storage facility would be a perfect way for his family to serve the local community, John opened Broadview Mini-Storage, LLC in January 1998. We met with John recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Broadview Mini-Storage's services and offerings; - read more...

Custom-Baked Cakes for All Occasions - For Nadine Budziak, baking cakes is nothing short of a family tradition. Her mother baked cakes for over forty years and Nadine began following in her footsteps when she was only eight years old. In 1995 Nadine founded Cakes by Nadine Inc. at the corner of Sprague and Broadview Roads, and in 2005 moved her business to its present 3,000 square foot Broadview Heights location. We met with Nadine recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Cakes by Nadine's services and offerings; - read more...

A Portrait of Style - As a child growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Laurie Musser loved to draw. With six brothers and sisters, she often had difficulty finding a blank sheet of paper so her mother gave her a chalkboard as a medium for her artistic talents. Laurie would sit on the floor drawing on the chalkboard until she was surrounded by mountains of chalk dust, and was thrilled with the joy her friends and family found in her drawings. Following her graduation from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA, Laurie moved to Strongsville, OH and embarked on a twenty-five year career as an illustrator for American Greetings. Wanting to broaden her horizons and focus her talents in new directions, Laurie launched her own business and founded Chalkboard Studio in 2003. We met with Laurie recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her studio's offerings; - read more...

TLC for Your Pets and Home - Throughout her career, Beverlee Furillo looked forward to long weekend vacations. One of the challenges she faced in preparation for her trips, although, was finding suitable care for her pet during her absence. The solution came in the form of a pet sitter, a caring person who would come to her home daily to provide her pet with the care and attention it needed. Her pet was always so happy and non-stressed upon her return, that Beverlee founded Pet Tenders in June 2000 to offer the same service to other pet owners. We visited with Beverlee recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Pet Tenders services; - read more...

Caring is the Key in Life - Harborside Healthcare was originally built in 1983 in response to Cuyahoga County's increased need for nursing home beds. In 1996 the former owners sold the facility to Harborside Healthcare, one of the nation's leading providers of high-quality long-term care and rehabilitation services, and in April of 2007 became an affiliate of Sunbridge Healthcare. We met recently with Administrator Karen B. Williams, MPA, LNHA, and listened as she provided this overview of Harborside Healthcare's services; - read more...

Family Roofers for Over 50 Years - John McNamara, a fireman by trade, was a part-time contractor who painted houses and handled roofing projects. As he began to build a reputation in the roofing industry, he was approached by a Cleveland roofing contractor who suggested he use his Irish gift of gab to sell roofing jobs for them rather than doing the work himself. John accepted their proposal, and was soon one of the company's leading salesmen. Before long, the company decided to place him in charge of their newly opened Akron office. - read more...

You Call - We Haul - In the early 1990s Len Julio used his pickup truck to haul away some scrap aluminum siding for a friend who was doing a siding job. After helping on a few more jobs, Len realized that if he had a larger truck he could handle more jobs and might be able to earn a living hauling trash. He purchased a twenty-five yard truck, had it outfitted with a hoist, and founded L.J. Hauling, Inc. in 1993. Len began to haul construction debris for Pulte homes, in addition to handling a wide variety of residential clean-ups. We visited with Len recently, and listened as he described the services L.J. Hauling 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...

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...

Brecksville's Neighborhood Insurance Agency - After working for Bethlehem Steel in their Cleveland sales office, Ron Gehring was searching for a career that would enable him to use his sales ability to help others. In January 1961, Ron opened his Brecksville insurance agency representing the State Farm Insurance Company. A growing company offering solid products and great service, State Farm has consistently garnered high ratings from consumers throughout the past eighty-five years. After graduating from Bowling Green State University, Ron's son, Scott, decided to continue in the State Farm tradition and became an agent in 1992. We met with Ron recently, and listened as he provided this overview of his agency's offerings and their dedication to their customers; - 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...

No Grander Place in Town! - Grand Bay of Brecksville is a 184 suite luxury apartment community located in the heart of Cleveland's Western Reserve. With direct access to major highways, Grand Bay is conveniently located midway between Cleveland and Akron in close proximity to golf courses, hiking, skiing, and Cleveland Metroparks' Brecksville Reservation. Grand Bay of Brecksville is the perfect destination for elegant living nestled in a small town atmosphere. - read more...

Caring For Your Child Like One of Our Own - Early in the 1990s Debbie Kish noticed there were few daycare options available for parents in Broadview Heights. Already employed as an Assistant Administrator at a daycare center, Debbie envisioned a facility that was warm, nurturing, and treated children like family members. On November 4, 1991, Debbie founded Bright Beginner's in a 4,000 square foot location, and became so successful that the center quickly grew to 11,000 square feet in size. We met with Debbie recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her center's offerings; - read more...

Top Quality Accounting Expertise - Robert (Bob) Gillespie discovered he possessed a natural aptitude for math at a very early age. Searching for a career path that would enable him to use his math skills to benefit others, Bob found that the accounting field was a perfect fit. He founded Robert Gillespie, CPA at 8921 Brecksville Road in 1989 where he has continued to provide his clients with top quality accounting services for the past 18 years. We met with Bob recently, and listened as he described the services his practice offers; - read more...

Raising the Bar Through Education and Creativity - After working as a hair stylist for four years, Robin Reese decided it was time to open her own salon. In the spring of 1986 she founded CHARDE' Salon for Hair at 8979 Brecksville Road, and in 1995 moved her growing shop to larger quarters in the same building. We met with Robin recently, and listened as she described CHARDE' Salon for Hair's offerings; - read more...

Making You Feel at Home in Our Home - Joseph L. and Virginia Fortuna founded Fortuna Funeral Home on Fleet Avenue in the heart of Cleveland's Slavic Village in April 1958. They quickly established a personal relationship with the community as they sought to provide others with compassion, comfort, and understanding in their time of need. In 1977 Mary Ann Fortuna-Trzaska and her husband James joined the family business with Mary Ann becoming a licensed funeral director and James becoming a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Joseph and Virginia's son John became a licensed funeral director in 1979, and joined his parents, sister, and brother-in-law in the day to day operation of Fortuna Funeral Home. After nearly fifty years of serving the Northeast Ohio community from their original Fleet Avenue location, Fortuna Funeral Home opened their second location conveniently located at 7076 Brecksville Road in Independence, Ohio. We met recently with Mary Ann, James, and John, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Fortuna Funeral Home offers; - read more...