Smart Business Magazine names Steve Peplin Talan Products CEO as 2008 Business Visionary

Steve Peplin Talan Products CEO Recognized as Business Visionary

September, 2008

Steve Peplin, CEO of metal stamping company Talan Products, was recently recognized as a “Visionary” at the 2008 Innovation in Business Conference. This conference was developed by Smart Business and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield to recognize Northeast Ohio’s innovative businesses and business leaders.

The 2008 Innovation in Business Conference was held on September 18, 2008 and included an awards ceremony to honor business leaders in two categories:

RISING STARS — This award is given to business leaders from younger or start-up organizations with innovative approaches to a business process, idea or product. (Five years in existence or fewer.)

VISIONARIES — This award is given to business leaders who have demonstrated a history of innovative ideas throughout their careers or have developed cutting edge processes or products.

All companies receiving an Innovation in Business award are headquartered or have a physical presence within the 11-county region of Northeast Ohio — Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne.

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