EDITOR’S NOTE: Each month, Dayton Daily News reporter Eileen McClory highlights local ideas that improve outcomes for students and teachers in the Dayton area. State funds have helped Northridge Local Schools expand career tech offerings to their students withe more opportunities in a district that has historically been smaller and poorer than the rest of…

Talent mobility could become the mechanism by which companies avoid intellectual isolation from relying solely on internal AI systems. Image: Shutterstock Imagine you're a business leader faced with filling a critical position. Who should you hire—an internal candidate with deep knowledge of your operations or a talent from a competitor, someone who can bring in…

As "World News Tonight" anchor David Muir continues showcasing small businesses during the 2024 holiday season, gift ideas are flowing in from California to Connecticut. In South Pittsburg, Tennessee, Mike Otterman is CEO of the fifth generation family-owned cookware company Lodge Cast Iron. The company was founded by Joseph Lodge in 1896 and is the…

It’s that time of year again. Holiday season is upon us and (IBA) would like to wish all its readers, sponsors and partners a wonderful break. Hopefully you get the opportunity to rest well, have fun and be surrounded by those you love. Here at we want to thank you for your…

The anticipation of Donald Trump returning to the White House sparked a surge of optimism on Main Street, according to multiple post-election surveys. The National Federation of Independent Business' (NFIB) latest Small Business Optimism Index jumped 8 points to 101.7 in November, with the election results indicating a significant shift in economic policy from the…