The Optimum Choice for All Your Eye Care Needs - After receiving her medical degree from West Virginia University, K. Anne Jacobs, M.D., F.A.C.S., completed her Internship at Alton Ochsner Medical Foundation in New Orleans, LA, and her Residency at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, OH. A member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Medical Association, ARVO, ASCRS, and the International Society of Refractive Surgeons, Dr. Jacobs founded Jacobs Eye Center in Avon, OH in July 1986. We met with Dr. Jacobs recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services available at Jacobs Eye Center; - read more...

Quality Driven, Customer Focused - Jeff Mitchell's career in heating and air conditioning began shortly after his high school graduation. As he gained experience in the employ of others, he quickly realized that the keys to success in his chosen industry would be possessing an uncanny degree of technical expertise coupled with an unswerving dedication to providing a high level of customer satisfaction. In 1985 Jeff founded Westland Heating/Air Conditioning which he continues to run today with the assistance of his wife, Debi, and their son, Zach. We met with Jeff and Debi recently, and listened as they described the services Westland Heating/Air Conditioning provides; - read more...

A Complementary Therapy in the Treatment of Cancer - Charlotte Michael Versagi, LMT, NCTMB was searching for an avenue that would enable her to remain involved in the medical field while branching out in a new direction. As a nurse undergoing training as a clinical massage therapist, Charlotte became intrigued by the growth of oncology massage as an holistic therapy in the treatment of cancer patients. We met with Charlotte recently, and listened as she described the role that oncology massage can play in helping patients experiencing the journey of cancer; - read more...

Antique Radio Sales, Parts, and Service - While a high school student, Noel S. Ilg collaborated with one of his instructors in the design of a successful radio repair course. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Navy as a radio technician, and soon became one of the Navy's electronics instructors. Upon returning home, Noel opened his own business in September 1946 where he sold and repaired television sets, radios, stereos, and hi-fi's, and grew his company to employ a staff of twenty-three. By the mid-1970s the consumer electronics industry was becoming extremely competitive and Noel sold his shop in 1979 and turned his full-time attention to church music. Throughout the following years, although, he found he missed fixing old radios, so in 1992 Noel founded Ye Olde Radio Shoppe in Avon Lake, Ohio. We visited with Noel recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Ye Olde Radio Shoppe's services and offerings; - read more...

Fast, Accurate Claims Reimbursement - Working for over nineteen years in administration and customer service, Jeanne M. Hall began to search for a business opportunity that would utilize her computer and customer service skills. She discovered in the late 1990s that automated medical billing enabled medical service providers to submit their claims to insurance companies electronically, thereby eliminating their dependence on the mail and improving their cash flow by receiving their payments quickly. Many medical practitioners, although, were not taking advantage of this revolutionary technique due to the high cost of the software needed. Jeanne decided to make the investment in the necessary software, offer her services to the medical community, and in 1999 founded Blue Sky Automated Billing. We visited with Jeanne recently, and listened as she offered this overview of the services Blue Sky Automated Billing provides; - read more...

A Commercial Printer You Can Count On - Brothers Dave and Bill Kasper combined their talents in January 1995 to found Panther Press Inc. on Brecksville Road. Bill has a degree in graphics art from Kent State University and is in charge of the company's graphics, sales, and customer service departments, while Dave employs his background in engineering and his business degree from Ashland University to oversee the daily operation of the firm. We met with Dave recently, and listened as he provide this overview of Panther Press' offerings; - read more...

Cleaning and Restoration Specialists Since 1930 - Duraclean International Inc. has been solving restoration, remediation, and cleaning problems since 1930. Recognized as one of the founding fathers of modern carpet cleaning, Duraclean holds several patent on cleaning equipment and chemicals, and has since added multiple services enabling the company to remain at the forefront of the cleaning and restoration industry. We met recently with Todd Wearsch, owner of Duraclean Restoration and Cleaning Services, Inc. in Avon, Ohio, and listened as he provided this overview of the services available from Duraclean; - read more...