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 spotlight on the organizations, leaders, and people redefining what good business means.
In just 5 minutes, you’ll hear a real story from a real business, a practical lesson to take back to your own business, and a quick reflection to start your day with fresh perspective. It’s positive, it’s practical — and it’s proof that good business ideas are meant to be shared.
At the end of the day, that’s 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 spotlight on the organizations, leaders, and people redefining what good business means.
In just 5 minutes, you’ll hear a real story from a real business, a practical lesson to take back to your own business, and a quick reflection to start your day with fresh perspective. It’s positive, it’s practical — and it’s proof that good business ideas are meant to be shared.
At the end of the day, that’s Business at its Best!
Episodes
4 days ago
4 days ago
What does a sold-out room reveal about what people really need? Northern Kentucky’s Women’s Initiative Breakfast filled up fast—blending inspiration, networking, and real support for women entrepreneurs. When you build spaces for growth, community turns into momentum.
Read more here: Women's Initiative Annual Breakfast, Powered by PNC
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
5 days ago
5 days ago
How do you stay relevant after 100 years without losing who you are? A historic aviation company in Piqua is investing $10M+ and launching an Innovation Center to modernize production and capabilities. Legacy lasts longest when reinvention is part of the plan.
Read more here: Historic Hartzell commits to $10M investment, new jobs in Piqua
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
6 days ago
6 days ago
What could your culture become if you hired for potential instead of a perfect past? A Cincinnati manufacturer built its model on second-chance hiring—and it’s expanding again with a new warehouse as growth continues. When people feel trusted, performance and futures rise together.
Read more here: Company hiring second-chance employees announces new West Side expansion
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
7 days ago
7 days ago
What if your biggest growth move is simply getting everyone together? A major private firm is consolidating teams into one new office in Erlanger to reduce friction and boost alignment. Sometimes scaling isn’t adding more—it’s creating clarity with what you already have.
Read more here: One of region's largest private firms to create new office in NKY
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Monday Mar 09, 2026
The Third-Place Advantage – Building Workspaces People Choose
Monday Mar 09, 2026
Monday Mar 09, 2026
What if the future of work is built around everyday life, not downtown towers? A coworking brand is betting on suburban “third places,” including a planned innovation “village” in Dublin’s Bridge Park with space to meet, host events, and build community. The takeaway: when people want to show up, connection stops feeling forced.
Read more here: COhatch fuels expansion with a focus on suburbs
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Friday Jeans – Monday Impact
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Can a small gesture lead to big impact? At Minster Bank, casual Fridays have become a force for good through their “Casual for a Cause” campaign. By donating in exchange for jeans, employees raised funds for a nonprofit that provides essentials to children—turning workplace culture into direct community support.
Read more here - Minster Bank Employees Donate to HTC
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Monday Dec 29, 2025
National Fuel – Rebuilding Health Through Housing
Monday Dec 29, 2025
Monday Dec 29, 2025
What happens when housing becomes health infrastructure? A $5 million national investment is flowing into Greater Cincinnati to transform aging housing into a vehicle for health, wealth, and neighborhood resilience. This place-based approach focuses on repairing homes, reducing health-harming conditions, and aligning partners for long-term community outcomes.
Read more here - Greater Cincinnati Foundation attracts a $5M national investment to strengthen local communities
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Friday Dec 26, 2025
Local Grants, Lasting Change – Investing in Neighbors with Purpose
Friday Dec 26, 2025
Friday Dec 26, 2025
What if your giving strategy stayed close to home? In Indianapolis, Elements Financial awarded $100,000 across four nonprofits focused on home repair, youth leadership, and stable housing. Guided by clear giving pillars and community expertise, their impact is focused and measurable. Strategic local giving transforms generosity from seasonal to sustained.
Read more here - Elements Financial Gives $100,000 in Grants to Nonprofits in Central Indianapolis
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Financing the First Step – Moving Housing from Plan to Project
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
Thursday Dec 25, 2025
How do you get housing off the ground faster? In Cincinnati, a $400,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation is boosting catalytic funding—designed to help affordable housing projects clear early hurdles. It’s a playbook for progress: remove bottlenecks, attract partners, and scale success. Momentum starts when money meets the moment.
Read more here - MassMutual Foundation Awards $400,000 Grant to Cincinnati Development Fund to Expand Affordable Housing Leverage Fund
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Giving Made Simple – Turning Small Moments into Real Impact
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
What if generosity came from a vending machine? In Columbus, “Giving Machines” let shoppers donate meals, refugee kits, and other essentials right at the mall. By making giving tangible and easy, organizers tap into something powerful: choice, connection, and compassion. Simpler giving inspires stronger participation.
Read more here - Columbus mall boasts ‘giving vending machines’ for holiday season
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 challenges with attracting, retaining, developing or managing talent, Aliniti can be your trusted partner to guide you to success.
Achieve your Ideal State with the help of Aliniti.
Discover more at www.aliniti.com



