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!
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Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
Tuesday Sep 30, 2025
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 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 Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
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 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 Sep 26, 2025
Friday Sep 26, 2025
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 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 Sep 25, 2025
Thursday Sep 25, 2025
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 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 Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
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 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 Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
What happens when a family-owned firm expands by acquiring a 70-year community fixture? Cincinnati’s ScherZinger Pest Control has acquired Guarantee Pest Control in Lexington — and is keeping employees at the heart of the transition.
Read More Here... Cincinnati Firm Acquires 70-year Lexington Fixture
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 Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
How do you prepare people for the jobs of tomorrow? JobsOhio has launched a new biomanufacturing workforce initiative to train Ohioans for careers in biotech and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
📖 JobsOhio Announces Biomanufacturing Workforce Initiative
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 Sep 19, 2025
Friday Sep 19, 2025
What does it take for a company to thrive for a century? For MAHLE, the answer has been innovation, adaptability, and a deep investment in people and community — lessons worth remembering as they celebrate 100 years in Dayton.
📖 MAHLE Dayton celebrates 100 years of excellence and innovation
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 Sep 18, 2025
Thursday Sep 18, 2025
What changes when every employee is also an owner? BACK Construction has found that shared ownership fuels pride, accountability, and a culture strong enough to be recognized among the best small businesses.
📖 Commerce Lexington is Proud to Announce the 2025 Salute to Small Business Award Winners
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 Sep 17, 2025
Wednesday Sep 17, 2025
What happens when employers open their doors to the community? By showcasing workplace culture and connecting directly with workforce partners, companies like Altafiber, Monti Inc., and UC Health are discovering how powerful transparency can be.
📖 Employer Tours Strengthen Cincinnati’s Business Community
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