Crain's Cleveland Business

With 201 loans totaling $26,030, Huntington National Bank made the most loans in the area through the SBA's various programs. FirstMerit, Key, Charter One and National City banks rounded out the top five. Full Story »

Akron-based InSet will use $330,000 from the state to test hardware and software it is developing to locate people trapped in mines, tunnels and other underground locations, while I-Contain will distribute the products across the world. Full Story »

CNBC says Chinese investor Albert Hung is close to winning approval to buy a 15% stake in the basketball team. Full Story »

Cleveland-based Thermalin has 18 months to reach undisclosed milestones in order to obtain exclusive licenses on new therapies for diabetics. Thermalin is developing insulin therapies to help people better manage types 1 and 2 diabetes. Full Story »

Montreal-based Freewest plans to proceed with its deal to be taken over by the Cleveland-based producer of iron ore and coal after a hostile bid from Noront Resources of Toronto failed to gather enough shareholder support. Full Story »

FibreGrid Ltd., a supplier of fiberglass anti-slip safety products, will be integrated into Rust-Oleum's Watco UK Limited business. Full Story »

Joseph Keithley, head of the maker of electrical test instruments and systems, plans to buy up to $200,000 in shares of the company on the open market at prevailing market prices. Full Story »

Six of Cuyahoga County's largest institutions will receive more than half the money in the latest round of payments to support arts and cultural organizations. Full Story »

The cut represents most of the local staff of the Illinois life insurance company. Full Story »

The cuts represents more than half the local staff of the Illinois life insurance company. Full Story »

The doctors and local biomedical engineering students met with a representative of NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston to determine how they could collaborate in the future. Full Story »

Financial problems and declining membership have led to the demise of the group, which will hold its last concert on Dec. 15. Full Story »

Nonetheless, Charles Ratner said in a conference call that it's 'difficult to see' the recession ebbing in the real estate business. Full Story »

The awards include a credit of $1.6 million for restoration of the Cowell and Hubbard Building in downtown Cleveland to help advance a new 'District of Design.' Full Story »

New York Community Bancorp's CEO said he'll probably make a decision 'in days' about the bank's name. Full Story »

A spokeswoman for the bookstore chain said a favorable lease extension at the LaPlace store has saved the location from the ax. Full Story »

The Hitachi unit in Twinsburg will supply the diagnostic machines to MedAssets Supply Chain Systems, a large group purchasing organization. Full Story »

The private equity firm said the purchase of the provider of medication therapy management services is its 13th deal this year. Full Story »

The Cleveland-based producer of iron ore and coal is trying to land a knockout blow in the bidding war for Freewest. Full Story »

Jeneen Springer Marziani, a Clevelander, also will retain a key role in the bank's card services operations. Full Story »

The Cleveland hospital is among 42 public hospitals nationwide selected for a program that aims to improve patient safety and quality. Full Story »

The weak economy has slowed efforts to create an enclave in Cleveland's theater district for people and businesses involved with product and industrial design. Full Story »

The real estate giant's CEO said the company has focused for more than a year on strengthening its balance sheet and improving liquidity. Full Story »

The auto insurer said earnings in November of last year benefited from substantial gains on the sale of securities in its investment portfolio. Full Story »

UH-employed doctors previously were part of the UH Medical Group or UH Medical Practices, which now will operate under one umbrella called UH Physicians Services. Full Story »