Wisconsin-based Alta Resources has morphed into a Southwest Florida hiring machine behind explosive growth in clients. Training to mirror Fortune 500 clients it serves is paramount.

The sun shines bright on St. Petersburg in the race to win headquarters relocations. Says one official: ‘We are just getting started.’

Paul Beattie founded Beattie Development of Cape Coral during the recession as a one-man renovation company. Vertical integration takes it to the next level of full-scale neighborhood development.

A niche manufacturer seeks to shed its best-kept secret vibe. One challenge is to do that without sacrificing its finely tuned, problem-solver mentality.

In a move that shakes up the real estate sales landscape, two major brokerages have come together in a merger. Will their agents see the value in the decision?

In the midst of recession, Creighton Development got a call from 7-Eleven to build a store in a hurry. That launched a fruitful relationship and a strategy for the next downturn.

Fort Myers Brewing was the first brewery and taproom in Southwest Florida. After going through two five-year business plans in six years business is still hopping.