Sustainable & Affordable Wind Power Solutions for Your Home or Business - Serving Broadview Heights, 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...

Excellent Food & Drink in a Friendly Neighborhood Setting - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Donna Budyka and Rich Fay own a company that specializes in helping small businesses better manage their companies. To demonstrate the effectiveness of their methods to their customers, Rich and Donna decided to buy a small business themselves where they could showcase their strategies in a real life setting. In late 2008, Rich and Donna purchased a thirty year old tavern in Broadview Heights, Ohio and have since turned C-Town Grill & Bar into a clean, growing, and well-respected member of the local business community. We met with Rich and Donna recently, and listened as they provided this overview of C-Town Grill & Bar's offerings; - read more...

Peace of Mind, Each Step of the Way - Serving Broadview Heights, 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 Broadview Heights, 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...

Helping You Look Sharp & See Clearly - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: When Judy Mileti, Licensed Optician, ABOC, and Dr. Jennifer Mentessi, Optometrist, met at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon, they not only discovered a shared professional interest but the beginnings of a personal friendship, as well. One evening over dinner they began to discuss the possibility of going into business together, and in 2003 they combined their talents to found Distinctive Eyewear in North Royalton, Ohio. We met with Dr. Mentessi and Ms. Mileti recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Distinctive Eyewear's services and offerings; - read more...

Your Healthcare Ambassadors - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Diplomat Healthcare has been in North Royalton since 1979. In February 2008, the facility was purchased by Saber Healthcare Group which has since embarked on an ambitious renovation project of the physical facility and the services they offer. We met recently with Administrator Victoria Dumbra, LNHA, and listened as she provided this overview of Diplomat Healthcare's services and offerings; - read more...

Broadview Heights' Premier Restoration Technicians - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Heather Leyda hired a friend to help her paint her husband's automobile repair shop. When they were done they couldn't believe the dramatic difference between the "before and after" appearance. They decided to start their own company offering similar services to local residents and businesses, but before they got started Heather's friend moved out of the area leaving Heather to start the business on her own. Remembering how impressed they had been with the striking difference in the before and after appearance of her husband's shop, Heather founded Before and After Cleaning Service in January 2008. We visited with Heather recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the many services Before and After Cleaning Service provides; - read more...

Setting the Stage for a Lifetime of Healthy Smiles - Serving Broadview Heights, 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...

Chiropractic Is For Everyone - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: After injuring his back wrestling and playing football in high school, Dr. Ronald E. Ludrosky found he received the most relief from his injuries through chiropractic care. Realizing the powerful role chiropractic can play in maintaining optimal health, Dr. Ludrosky decided to enter the chiropractic profession himself. He attended the University of Akron for his undergraduate work, and became a graduate of Iowa's Palmer School of Chiropractic. After receiving his chiropractic physician degree and two degrees in sports medicine, Dr. Ludrosky founded the Chiropractic Health Center of North Royalton. We met with Dr. Ludrosky recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Chiropractic Health Center's services; - read more...

Superior Care for Your Trees and Shrubs - Serving Broadview Heights, 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...

Maintaining Your Child's Healthy, Happy Smile - Serving Broadview Heights, 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...

Three Decades of Auto Repair Excellence - Serving Broadview Heights, 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! - 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...

For All Your Self-Storage Needs - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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...

Bumper to Bumper Vehicle Repairs - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Frank DiLiberto, a North Royalton native, has been in the automotive repair business since 1982. The owner of a repair facility in Cleveland that was quickly outgrowing its location, Frank took particular interest when he noticed a sign announcing that Broadview Wallings Transmission was for sale. He purchased and remodeled the facility, and in October 2007 founded Frank's Coach & Carriage at 8081 Broadview Road in Broadview Heights. We met with Frank and Shop Manager, Jeff Crissman, and listened as they provided this overview of Frank's Coach & Carriage's services; - read more...

Everything a Needleworker Needs! - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Carolyn Hallahan, an avid cross stitcher, learned in early 1989 that the Crafty Ewe in Broadview Heights was for sale. Knowing she was in the right place at the right time, Carolyn purchased the business three days later and on May 31 became the new owner of Crafty Ewe. We met with Carolyn recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Crafty Ewe and Framing, Too's services and offerings; - read more...

Pamper Yourself - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Liz Chislow has a lifetime of business experience. A trained hair stylist, she worked in the industry until she began raising her own family. She then went to work for her father in his company and eventually purchased the store from him. In 2000 Liz sold the company and began searching for another business opportunity. Discovering a local hair salon and spa for sale, Liz realized she had found a perfect way to combine her love of business with her hair styling experience. In April 2003 she purchased Antoine's Le Jour Spa & Salon, a well-known establishment and a member of the Broadview Heights business community since its founding in 1996. We met with Liz recently, and listened as she provided this overview of soothing solutions for today's busy lifestyle; - read more...

Custom-Baked Cakes for All Occasions - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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...

Yourself, Only Better - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Gail Tullio, CPCT, CMT has dedicated her life to helping women improve their self esteem by enhancing their natural beauty. She began her career as a traditional makeup artist representing some of the best cosmetic companies in the world, including Revlon, Lancome, and Chanel. Gail first learned of permanent cosmetics while surfing the Internet in the late 1990s. Fascinated with the concept, she decided to make the transition from traditional to permanent makeup.- read more...

Committed to Your Dogs Happiness and Wellbeing - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Peggy Farrell-Kidd has been in love with dogs her entire life. The members of her personal pack have ranged in size from a Toy Poodle to a Saint Bernard, and Peggy has spent her life studying how people and their dogs can interact and work together. With a BS degree in Animal Science from Purdue University and an MBA from Loyala University, she is passionate about obedience training, competition, canine behavior modification, and is especially fond of taking her Border Collies herding. In February 2009 Peggy and her husband Bruce are opening Central Bark® Doggy Day Care in Broadview Heights, OH to provide a fun place for dogs when their parents' busy lives cause them to be away from their beloved four-legged companions during the day. We visited with Peggy recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the goods times available at Central Bark® Doggy Day Care; - read more...

Comprehensive Care of All Types of Foot Disorders - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Dr. Jeffrey A. Halpert grew up in a Cleveland east side suburb, attended Indiana University in Bloomington and Ohio State University, and received his medical degree from The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 1988. After completing his podiatric surgical residency at Genesee Memorial Hospital in Flint, Michigan and Wheelock Memorial Hospital in Goodrich, Michigan, Dr. Halpert returned to Ohio and started the Foot Care Center in Parma, Ohio in 1990. He opened a second office in North Royalton in 1992, and in 1996 moved his newly opened office to the Marymount South Medical Building in Broadview Heights. - read more...

TLC for Your Pets and Home - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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...

Dedicated to Our Clients' Health and Wellbeing - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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...

Banking Beyond Expectations - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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 - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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...

A Plumber You Can Count On - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: Grendzinski Plumbing was founded by Robert Grendzinski in 1975. His son, Ron, began working for his father shortly after he graduated from high school. In 1985 Ron took over the family business, and has been building an envious reputation for quality workmanship and dependable service ever since. We visited with Ron recently, and listened as he described Grendzinski Plumbing's services; - read more...

Beautiful Smiles for a Lifetime - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: W. Charles McLuckie, D.D.S., M.S. graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Maryland Dental School in 1988. After completing his Graduate Residency in Orthodontics and receiving his Master of Science in Oral Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1993, Dr. McLuckie returned to Maryland where he had a very successful orthodontic practice for thirteen years. - read more...

Caring For Your Child Like One of Our Own - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: 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...

Your One-Stop-Shop Home & Garden Center - Serving Broadview Heights, Ohio: After owning his own gas station for many years, Dominic Del Corpo founded Del Corpo Home & Garden Center in 1980 with the help of his wife, Donna, his daughter, Stella Mayher, and his son, Jimmy. Jeff Sprungl joined the Del Corpo business in 2004. Each with their own area of expertise, these four individuals blend hard work and caring into a formula that has produced thousands of satisfied customers over the past twenty-seven years. We met with Dominic, Stella, and Jeff recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Del Corpo Home & Garden Center's offerings; - read more...