WellLink affiliated with The Healthcare Council to create a national GPO with about $1.5B in buying power and wider supplier access for member hospitals and care providers.

Bob's Discount opened an outlet and turned a 458,000-sq-ft Glenwillow warehouse into a showroom-plus-distribution hub, bringing jobs and faster deliveries to the east side.

GM ordered suppliers to map where First Brands parts sit in their chains after the auto‑parts firm’s collapse, sparking a rapid review across buyers and lenders. Courts and prosecutors are now pressing the fallout while local distributors watch deliveries.

Cintas has reopened takeover talks with UniFirst after a $275‑a‑share proposal late last year. The move revives a long-running tussle between activists and a controlling family.

Cleveland‑Cliffs shares plunged after a weak 2025 left the steelmaker with large losses. Management says conditions have begun to improve, and it set modest 2026 targets.

Magic City Brewing Company in Akron will close on February 14, ending its craft beer services alongside its affiliate The Rabbit Hole, disappointing local patrons.

Ohio City's Jaja reopens with a new Mediterranean-influenced menu and interior design changes after a closure due to a car crash. Chef Logan Abbe introduces gas cooking, replacing the wood fire grill.

Hangry Brands opens Edison’s Hidden Tiki, a Tiki-themed speakeasy above Edison’s Pub in Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood, offering an intimate bar experience with reservation-based and walk-in seating.

The Working Class Brewery in Cleveland has closed due to economic challenges, joining several Northeast Ohio breweries that have shut down. They thanked patrons and lamented the post-pandemic market impact on their business.

Clorox acquires Purell maker GOJO Industries for $2.25 billion, aiming to bolster its health portfolio and capitalize on the long-term growth potential of the hand hygiene market.

The Lakewood Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free educational event on business owners' well-being and financial strategies on February 10, with expert panelists.

The DoubleTree Hotel in Downtown Cleveland is set to close by January 30, laying off 66 employees, due to uncontrollable business reasons and declining performance.

Cleveland Heights is promoting local businesses, including Mix Vintage & Estate Goods, with a campaign to support economic growth and community engagement.