Beachwood Business Compass
Welcome to the Beachwood Business Compass, a podcast created by the City of Beachwood's Office of Economic Development (OED). The OED designed this podcast with local entrepreneurs and small businesses in mind. This comprehensive guide provides resources to navigate the hyper-local business community. Whether you're an established enterprise, a growing startup, or a small business owner, the Beachwood Business Compass supplies the insight and inspiration you need to chart your path to success.
At The Beachwood Business Compass, our mission is simple: to connect local businesses with the tools, insights, and opportunities they need to thrive. By sharing success stories, offering expert advice, and spotlighting premier business resources, we aim to empower Beachwood businesses to achieve growth, overcome challenges, and unlock new possibilities.
Episodes
16 episodes
The Newest Small Business Resource Hub, powered by the Council of Smaller Enterprises (COSE) and Greater Cleveland Partnership (GCP)
Small businesses are the backbone of Beachwood’s economy, and long-term success depends on having access to the right tools, partnerships, and support systems. In this episode of Beachwood Business Compass, Chad Hamman, Vice President of Member...
Supporting Those Who Serve – The Beachwood 100 Club
For more than 50 years, the Beachwood 100 Club has been supporting Beachwood’s police officers, firefighters, and first responders. In this episode of Beachwood Business Compass, we highlight the organization’s mission to provide financial...
Powering Smarter Energy Decisions with NOPEC
Energy decisions can be complex—but NOPEC (Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council) is helping Northeast Ohio residents and businesses navigate them with confidence. In this episode of Beachwood Business Compass, Aaron Marcovy, Chief Business Deve...
Student Entrepreneurs Deliver Hope to Hospitalized Children
This inspiring episode spotlights Beachwood High School marketing students who transformed a classroom assignment into a mission-driven startup serving children in local hospitals. Their student-run initiative assembles care packages filled wit...
Celebrating Everyday Acts of Kindness
In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we explore the growing Kindland movement and its mission to make compassion visible across our communities. As the nation approaches its 250th anniversary this July, Kindland is inspiri...
Beyond the Bank: Alternative Financing for Small Businesses
This month’s Beachwood Business Compass podcast explores alternative financing options for small businesses outside traditional banking institutions in Beachwood and the greater Cleveland region. The discussion features the Economic & Commu...
Global Pathways for Business Growth
This episode of Beachwood Business Compass, the City of Beachwood’s Economic Development Department, sits down with Nate Ward, Director of the Global Business Center and the Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Export Assistance Network, fo...
Summit Series - The Female Entrepreneurship Summit
In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we turn the spotlight on women entrepreneurs who are driving job creation and reinvestment across Northeast Ohio. Host David Lapierre welcomes Renee DeLuca Dolan, founder of Contempo De...
Summit Series - The Beachwood AI Summit
Artificial intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s here, and it’s reshaping the way businesses operate, compete, and grow. In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, host David Lapierre, Executive Director of the Bea...
Building Prosperity Through Real Estate and Economic Synergy
In this episode, Economic Development Director Cathy Bieterman sits down with Bryce Sylvester, Managing Director at CRESCO, to discuss how strategic vision and site readiness are shaping Northeast Ohio’s economic future. The conversation hig...
From Startup to Standout: Inside Tri-C’s Center for Entrepreneurs
This month on the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we dive into the driving force behind Beachwood’s entrepreneurial momentum. Join us for a dynamic conversation with Ronna McNair, Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurs, and Josh...
Hope for Heroes: The Healing Power of Dogs and Student Leadership
In this heartwarming episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we spotlight two remarkable Beachwood High School seniors, Elizabeth Liu, and Radha Pereek, as they share their passion for Hope for Heroes — a student-led initiative that'...
Marketing Your Local Business Through Local Activities and Events
In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, Beachwood's Community Services Director Derek Schroeder and Graphic Designer Ryan Kennedy explore how local businesses can boost visibility and create meaningful connections through par...
The Business Growth Wheel: Strategic Growth with the SBDC
In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we sit down with Katie Van Dyke, Director of the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), to explore how businesses can gain momentum using the SBDC Growth Wheel. Katie sh...
Strategic Growth in Beachwood: A Conversation with Mayor Justin Berns
In this episode of the Beachwood Business Compass Podcast, we sit down with Mayor Justin Berns and the city’s Economic Development Director for an in-depth look at the exciting business opportunities on the horizon for Beachwood. Mayor...
Membership Benefits: The Beachwood Chamber of Commerce
In the premiere episode of the Beachwood Business Compass podcast, host Cathy Bieterman, Beachwood’s Development Director, sits down with David Lapierre, Executive Director of the Beachwood Chamber of Commerce, and Scott Morrison, owner of Disc...
