Lewis Waitt | ALINITI
Business at its Best!
Business at its Best! is a daily dose of business optimism. Hosted by Lewis Waitt, Business Optimist and Director of Client Solutions at Aliniti, Business at its Best! is a daily podcast that shines a
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Lewis Waitt | ALINITI
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Mar 13, 2026
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Episodes
Shared Success – Community Ownership That Builds Belonging 28.10.2025 3:38
Columbus residents are investing directly in the revival of Mount Vernon Plaza through a community crowdfunding campaign. This project transforms neighborhood revitalization into shared ownership—turning local pride into local equity. Read more here - Chicago real estate group gives Columbus locals chance to co-own historic shopping center Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. A...
Growth from Within – Upskilling as an Economic Engine 27.10.2025 3:34
Indiana’s new Power Up Indiana initiative reimburses employers who train and promote their own workers, helping companies strengthen retention while advancing employee opportunity. The program shows how statewide policy and employer investment can align to power long-term workforce growth. Read more here - Indiana launches reimbursement program for employers upskilling their workers Support for...
Sustainable Growth – How a Manufacturer Invests in People and Purpose 24.10.2025 3:56
JBM Packaging’s $7 million expansion in Lebanon, Ohio, is more than a facility project — it’s a commitment to creating local jobs, advancing sustainable packaging solutions, and reinvesting in the community it calls home. Read more here - Suburban Cincinnati manufacturer breaks ground on $7M expansion, creates jobs Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping b...
The Pulse of Progress – What Louisville’s Workforce is Saying 23.10.2025 3:55
Greater Louisville Inc.’s 2025 Workforce Survey gives leaders real insight into employee expectations. The findings highlight the region’s need for flexibility, career growth, and inclusive cultures that attract and retain top talent. Read more here - GLI Workforce Survey Results 2025 Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their mos...
Purpose in Action – Connecting People and Nonprofits for Greater Impact 22.10.2025 3:47
A veteran-led platform called More for Many is redefining how nonprofits and small businesses collaborate. By linking skilled volunteers with local causes, the initiative helps communities multiply their collective impact across the Midwest. Read more here - Veteran Leader Launches More For Many to Serve Midwest Nonprofits and Family Businesses Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Alinit...
Pride in Production – Celebrating Kentucky’s Workforce and Innovation 21.10.2025 4:02
Description: Governor Beshear’s Manufacturing Month proclamation celebrates the industry’s critical role in Kentucky’s economy — recognizing 49 major projects that have created over 3,000 jobs statewide and strengthened community pride in skilled trades. Read more here: Gov. Beshear Proclaims October as Manufacturing Month in Kentucky Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Alini...
Fueling the Future – How Innovation Builds Community and Careers 20.10.2025 4:17
StartupCincy Week showcases the power of community-driven innovation. Entrepreneurs, investors, and educators come together to strengthen Greater Cincinnati’s startup ecosystem and create new opportunities for collaboration and job growth. Read more here: Highlights from StartupCincy Week 2025 Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve...
Culture of Excellence – Turning Values into Habits 17.10.2025 4:06
What drives excellence in manufacturing culture? Columbus McKinnon’s national recognition for safety and operational performance reflects the power of leadership, employee engagement, and pride in craftsmanship. Read more here - Columbus McKinnon Earns Multiple National Honors, Including Recognition by Newsweek and TIME Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been he...
Leading the Way – Building the Next Generation of Leaders 16.10.2025 3:56
How do you develop the next generation of women leaders? The Cincinnati Chamber’s WE Lead program cultivates inclusion, mentorship, and leadership pipelines across the region’s mid‑market companies. Read more here - The Leadership Center at the Cincinnati Regional Chamber Announces WE Lead Class 20 Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders s...
Manufacturing Momentum – Closing the Skills Gap 15.10.2025 3:57
How can industry and education close the talent gap together? Ivy Tech and SlateUp have created a skills-based learning and hiring pipeline to strengthen Indiana’s manufacturing workforce and empower adult learners. Read more here - Ivy Tech and SlateUp Announce Strategic Partnership to Address Indiana's Manufacturing Talent Shortage Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Alinit...
Building Better – Investing in People and Place 14.10.2025 4:19
What happens when advanced manufacturing meets long-term community commitment? VEGA’s 120,000-sq-ft expansion underscores investment in technical talent, innovation, and workforce development across the Cincinnati region. Read more here - VEGA Americas, Inc. Expands Production Facility with New 120,000 sq. ft. Expansion Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been hel...
Power of Partnership – Reimagining a City’s Future 13.10.2025 4:33
How do you build an innovation corridor that redefines a city’s future? The University of Dayton and Premier Health have joined forces to launch onMain — a collaborative district blending healthcare, education, and technology to attract talent, R&D partnerships, and jobs to downtown Dayton. Read more here - onMain breaks ground on first building, catalyzing a new era of innovation in Dayton ...
Building Tomorrow’s Workforce Today 10.10.2025 3:50
An industry-led event highlighting collaboration, workforce development, and innovation in the construction trades — supporting one of the region’s largest job sectors. Read more here - SW Ohio Contractors' Conferenc e Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 year...
Smart Money, Stronger Startups 09.10.2025 3:49
A new angel investor group launched to close Ohio’s VC funding gap, backing local companies and providing mentorship. Read more here - Angel investors group works to close Ohio's VC gap Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether you are having challen...
Strength in Numbers: A Chamber’s Cybersecurity Solution 08.10.2025 3:54
Chamber-backed cost savings program helps mid-market members strengthen cybersecurity and workforce skills. Read more here - Commerce Lexington Introduces New Cost Savings Program for Members; Exclusive Benefit to Help Strengthen Technology, Cybersecurity & Efficiency Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing pe...
The Power of Legacy in Business 07.10.2025 4:01
This annual event celebrates the region’s privately held and family-owned businesses, spotlighting cultures of innovation, resilience, and community impact. Read more here - 26th Annual Family and Private Business Awards (FPBA) Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the pas...
Breaking Barriers in Brain Health 06.10.2025 4:03
A UC 1819-backed startup raised $17M, showing how the region’s innovation ecosystem helps scale mid-stage ventures and create jobs. Read more here - UC 1819-backed startup Sense Neuro fueled by $17 million Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges for the past 25 years. Whether yo...
Snack Growth, Career Growth 03.10.2025 3:32
How does a company turn a product expansion into a people story? Wyandot Snacks is investing in its Marion, Ohio plant to modernize operations and create new jobs. Read more here - Wyandot Snacks Announces Major Expansion in Marion Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challenges fo...
Expansion with Purpose 02.10.2025 3:37
What does growth look like when it’s focused on both business and people? Crane Consumables is expanding its operations in the Cincinnati region to support demand — and it’s bringing employees and community along for the ride. Read more here - Crane Consumables Expands Operations to Support Growth Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders sol...
Breaking Ground on the Future 01.10.2025 3:36
What does it mean when a city invests in space for business to grow? Lexington is breaking ground on the Legacy Business Park, a project set to create thousands of jobs and opportunities. Read more here - Industrial development spurs economic growth at former dairy farm Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing peop...
Diversity as an Economic Driver 30.09.2025 3:37
How do immigrant-owned businesses shape a region’s future? Dayton is showing that culture and commerce thrive when new voices are welcomed. Read more: Making Dayton Home: Immigrant-owned businesses and cultural events fuel economy, ‘heartbeat’ of region Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organization...
Building Better Labs, Building Better Teams 29.09.2025 3:50
How can innovation in construction improve both science and culture? Messer’s specialized laboratory projects are proving that when you engage people early, you strengthen both outcomes and collaboration. Read more: Bridging Science and Construction: Insights from Messer’s Specialized Laboratory Experience Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business lea...
Cracking the Gen Z Code at Work 26.09.2025 3:29
What do Gen Z workers want from their employers? A new report from the Cincinnati Chamber’s Workforce Innovation Center offers fresh insights into how businesses can attract and retain this generation. Link: Gen Z in the Workforce in the Cincinnati Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational ch...
Changing Lives With a Workforce Innovation and Training Center 25.09.2025 3:55
How can a private company open doors to opportunity? CVS Health has launched its Workforce Innovation & Talent Center in Columbus, helping employees and community members train for new careers. Read more here... CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Columbus Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their mos...
Planting Seeds for a Green Workforce 24.09.2025 3:19
How do you prepare people for the green economy? Cincinnati is putting dollars to work with new grants supporting green workforce development. Read more here: City of Cincinnati Announces $60,000 in Grants to Support Green Workforce Development Support for Business At Its Best! comes from Aliniti. Aliniti have been helping business leaders solve their most pressing people and organizational challe...
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