Who are the most powerful and influential people in Ohio? There are many, to be sure, but who are the men and women who are truly working to make our state great?
In this inaugural feature, we decided to answer that very question. We asked our readers to fill out an online survey, spoke with our partners, reached out to community leaders and did our own research to create the 2022 Ohio 500.
But this feature is more than a list of people—it’s a look at what leadership means in the state of Ohio. In addition to the list, we have stories that profile influential Ohioans, describe our state’s business history and delve into what’s happening in Ohio’s business’ community today. Ohio is a state that is looking to grow, and these are the leaders that are helping to make that happen.
2022 Ohio 500 List
By the Editors
Who are the most powerful and influential people in Ohio? There are many, to be sure, but who are the men and women who are truly working to make our state great? Read More
Profiles of Excellence
New business leaders have turned Ohio back into a “shining city”
By Terry Troy
They are truly gifted individuals, each with unique talent and vision. Often, they are creative dreamers. But they are also driven to achieve their dreams and do so through an unparalleled work ethic. Those brave few who succeed and excel are never deterred by failure. Read More
Ohio’s History of Business Innovators
By Terry Troy
Oil, rubber, glass, steel, automobiles and flight—the list of Ohio business accomplishments is unparalleled. Unfortunately, there are just too many leaders to list in this space. Read More
Leading By Example
7 Ohio leaders who have made a difference
By Terry Troy
Paring down a list of Ohio leaders into a single article is always risky—you’re bound to leave someone out. Editing down those individual stories into a few paragraphs is nearly impossible, yet necessary unless publishing a tome that far surpasses War and Peace.
Ohio Business is taking on that challenge to recognize a few of our state’s leaders who have truly made a difference. While Ohio has more than its fair share of business, government and nonprofit leaders, here are seven current leaders who fit that bill. Read More