Kearns Restaurant Group, despite a menu of risks, helped reinvent downtown Fort Myers with eight eateries. Its new Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill now draws diners to east Lee County.

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Kathy Lehner has big shoes to fill with her new job, heading up the Venice Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Bonita Springs-based Flightdocs doubles its space with plans to double its workforce. One key to attracting talent: It pays 'New York' wages.

Roper Technologies also has a leader who values the Socratic Method.