Over the last few years, the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Play House have all celebrated their centennials. One hundred years ago the people of Cleveland seeded cultural and educational institutions that remain as assets that continue to improve the quality of life of our region and the world. Business leaders in our community […]
Empowering and Giving Voice to Non Profits in a Web and Data Centric World
Two of my criterions for contributing time, talent and treasure, both personally and professionally, to a nonprofit and a mission is will the effort give voice and can the contribution move the needle? GiveCamp is one such effort that does just that. In a web and data centric world websites and online presence can indeed […]
Northeast Ohio’s 2017 Smart 50 Awards celebrate area’s top executives
As Managing Director and Partner of BlueBridge Networks, Kevin Goodman works both internally with an expert operations team and externally with vendors, customers and business associates to drive development, marketing and sales. He encourages innovation in a way that empowers employees as it builds demand and revenue. Innovative products and services must be continually created […]
Cyber maturity will help ensure cybersecurity
Every year the sheer number of cyberattacks against the private and public sector in the U.S. increases. Breaches in security cause various levels of pain. It is important now more than ever for businesses to understand both the reality and ramifications of these occurrences. The effects that cyberattacks continue to have on business have drawn […]
Coding and CyberSecurity camps aimed at helping regions workforce
The Regional Information Technology Engagement Board (RITE) is pleased to announce on behalf of its partner TECH CORPS that applications are being accepted for this year’s array of Free Coding Camps for rising 9th through 12th graders. BlueBridge has been a supporter of the RITE Board since its inception in 2009. The work affords us […]
A hundred years later, the Metroparks remains a Cleveland gem
The Cleveland Metroparks is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Most Northeast Ohioans have benefited from this great institution, which chief architect William Stinchcomb had founded. Much of his vision has been completed and is dubbed the “Emerald Necklace.” The 100-year journey along the trails and interconnected parklands has been focused on conservation, education, and […]
The search for answers — and success — starts from within
What are you looking for this hour? I have asked myself the same question just about every hour at work for the past 12 years. As of Feb. 1, I will have worked for the same company for 12 years. I reflect back and acknowledge the many lessons learned over this time. None of these […]
Back to the basics – Networking 101
As in any art, it is good to get back to the basics. The art of networking is no different. Every now and then it is good to take a look at how well we are networking in our businesses and personal lives. Day to day we need to make valuable connections that help others […]
The how and why of selling cybersecurity to the boardroom
If statistics take their inevitable toll, you will be a victim of fraud. Because of that, both businesses and consumers can benefit from these privacy and security tips. With cyberattacks being a real and growing reality, cyber defense, security and compliance must increase and become most effective. Real leadership is called for in order to […]
Cleveland’s Urban Farms
Growing Oasis’s in many of our Urban Neighborhoods Most work days I take the inbound and outbound RTA Greenline train to and from the Central Business District. Each time I take in the sights and transformation of the ever changing landscape, river, neighborhoods and skyline of our Region. One Urban space that has caught my […]