Columbus CEO

06/25/2025

Debbie Penzone is leading her family-owned business, Penzone Salons + Spas, into the future with a yoga studio and a new community and event space. Her ultimate goal is to help clients realize and embrace their true beauty.

The salon president and CEO is leading the business into the future with a yoga studio and a new community and event space.

06/24/2025

OhioHealth Foundation President Karen Morrison has taken a leading role in helping to reduce disparities and improve access to care. She is one of CEO and Columbus Monthly Magazine's Inspiring Women for 2025.

The OhioHealth Foundation president has taken a leading role in helping to reduce disparities and improve access to care.

06/17/2025

Families Flourish co-founder and longtime affordable housing advocate Amy Klaben is working to effect change, one family at a time. She is one of CEO and Columbus Monthly Magazine's Inspiring Women for 2025 who will be honored June 18.

The Families Flourish co-founder and longtime affordable housing advocate is working to effect change, one family at a time.

06/12/2025

Today is the last day to vote in our 2025 Best of Business reader poll!
Photo: 2024 awards celebration
Vote: https://columbusceo.com/story/business/awards/2025/05/15/vote-now-columbus-ceo-2025-best-of-business-reader-poll-award-winners/83653622007/

06/05/2025

Just one week left to vote in our annual Best of Business reader poll. Don't forget to show your favorite local companies some love.

The magazine’s 18th annual reader survey seeks to find your favorite local businesses and service providers. Cast a ballot through June 12.

06/04/2025

Fascinating conversation this morning at the Columbus Chamber of Commerce CEO Insights event with NBC4’s Colleen Marshall and Jason Hall, the new president and CEO of The Columbus Partnership. Hall, who moved to Columbus in January from St. Louis, talked about the tremendous opportunities in the region and how by meeting workforce training, housing and child care challenges, local leaders can help keep the positive momentum going. We're proud to be a series sponsor.

06/03/2025

Lisa Hinson built a successful boutique PR business whose counsel is trusted by some of the city's top executives. But she is just as dedicated to helping the community as she is her clients. We and Columbus Monthly Magazine look forward to celebrating Lisa and our other Inspiring Women honorees June 18.

The veteran public relations executive is just as dedicated to the Central Ohio community as she is her clients.

05/22/2025

Join CEO and Columbus Monthly Magazine on June 18 to honor the 23 amazing Inspiring Women profiled in our May issues. Check out the story for details and ticketing info.

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Columbus CEO and Columbus Monthly will recognize the community, business and nonprofit leaders profiled in the magazines’ May issues at a special event.

05/20/2025

Co-founders Lisa Berger and Ilaria Rawlins are off to a strong start with women-owned Fortuna Bank, which aims to help local business owners grow and thrive. Fortuna attracted 350 shareholders and raised $20.76 million before opening in December. As of late March, the bank already had about 150 clients. They are two of Columbus CEO and Columbus Monthly Magazine’s 2025 Inspiring Women.

The founders of women-owned Fortuna Bank aim to help local business owners grow and thrive.

05/15/2025

Voting for our 2025 Best of Business awards is open through June 12! Don't miss your chance to support your favorite Columbus-area organizations and service providers.

The magazine’s 18th annual reader survey seeks to find your favorite local businesses and service providers. Cast a ballot through June 12.

05/09/2025

Taste original cocktails from 12 Columbus area bars and restaurants and vote for your favorite at Columbus Monthly Magazine's Spring Cocktail Competition on May 13.

Taste original cocktails from 12 Columbus area bars and restaurants featuring liquor from Middle West Spirits, and vote for your favorite.

05/06/2025

Worthington Steel, our Top Workplaces winner in the Large Organizations category, marked a year of firsts after spinning off on its own from Worthington Industries.

This year’s Large Organizations category winner prioritizes culture and performance after spinning off on its own.