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
10 hours ago
10 hours ago
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
4 days ago
4 days ago
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
5 days ago
5 days ago
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
6 days ago
6 days ago
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
7 days ago
7 days ago
How do you turn a donation into a destination? A $150 million gift from the Bill Gatton Foundation is transforming Lexington into a cultural hub with a new College of Fine Arts, theater, and public park space. The investment fuses creativity and community, giving both campus and city a place to gather. When strategy and space align, identity and belonging follow.
Read more here - UK receives $150 million gift from The Bill Gatton Foundation to create arts district
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 22, 2025
Keys to Stability – Building Hope One Home at a Time
Monday Dec 22, 2025
Monday Dec 22, 2025
What happens when a neighborhood designs its own comeback? In Northwest Dayton, a new affordable housing initiative is helping residents transition from renting to owning — with the first of 30 homes now installed. But this is more than housing; it’s readiness. Selected participants receive financial and property management training to ensure long-term stability. When leaders match quality with preparation, they build more than homes — they build confidence.
Read more here - Affordable housing initiative launches in northwest Dayton with first home installed
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 19, 2025
Powering Progress – Building Sustainability One Panel at a Time
Friday Dec 19, 2025
Friday Dec 19, 2025
How does sustainability become strategy? In Indiana, Bendix’s second solar installation is powering more than operations — it’s powering a culture shift where environmental commitment is built into every layer of the business.
Read more here - Bendix activates second Huntington solar project, expands sustainability efforts
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 18, 2025
Empowering Pathways – Opening Doors Through Digital Skills
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
What does opportunity look like in the digital age? In Dayton, NPower Ohio’s new tech training hub is offering free certifications and career support for young adults and career changers — proving that skills, paired with support, lead to futures worth building.
Read more here - Ribbon Cutting at NPower Ohio: November 2025
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 17, 2025
Access in Action – Meeting People Where They Are
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
Wednesday Dec 17, 2025
How do you make care easier to reach? UofL Health’s new Urgent Care Plus in South Louisville delivers convenience and affordability directly to underserved neighborhoods, proving that removing barriers builds lasting trust in healthcare.
Read more here - UofL Health expands Urgent Care Plus to South Louisville
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 16, 2025
Care That Connects – Meeting Community Needs with Courage
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
What happens when care is built around connection? The Buckeye Ranch in Grove City is expanding psychiatric services for youth, emphasizing collaboration between medical staff, therapists, and families. It’s a model of mental health care rooted in empathy and long-term support.
Read more here - Buckeye Ranch wraps up $35M expansion project, opens Grove City 'healing' center
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



