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Entrepreneurs

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  • March 29, 2008
A Second Act

The multi-level marketing, mail-order vitamin business doesn't have the most stellar reputation. But for one desperate, riches-to rags entrepreneurial couple, it was the million-dollar answer.

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In the Loop

Developer John Madden pioneered a Denver suburb and transformed it into a high-tech hub for major corporations. Now he's planning a major technology park in Southwest Florida.

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Ringling Raves

Ringling College breaks ground on two buildings and is raising $70 million for more construction and growth. Meanwhile, it's reputation has already gone global and Business Week ranks it one of the tops in the world.

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Fresh Eats

Honduras native Chris Andino didn't even speak English until he was 18. Today he runs one of the fastest growing Subway franchises on the Gulf Coast.

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One Eye on Markets

The near collapse of Bear Stearns has made some commercial real estate sales more difficult and has the industry on guard for similar news.

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  • March 29, 2008
Calendar of Events

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  • March 21, 2008
Preservation Rotation

A small group of money managers are trying to make big gains by combining market-timing skills with market-weary risk ideals.

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  • March 21, 2008
Simon Says

Geoff Simon made the transition from business broadcaster to investment adviser years ago, but he still uses his journalistic skills to build good relationships.

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  • March 21, 2008
Responsible Meets Profitable

Investing in companies that do well by their shareholders, communities and employees could pay off. One Gulf Coast money manager explains how.

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  • March 21, 2008
Borrowed Guidance

Companies that are growing too fast - or sometimes, too slow - can find solace in rentable chief financial officers.

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  • March 21, 2008
CEOs play stock-defense

A company's stock price does not always reflect the company's value or earnings, as some Gulf Coast CEOs have learned too well.

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  • March 21, 2008
Jim Roberts

born salesman and motivator

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Mission: Possible

Brian Jones has gone two years without a paycheck to build his company, Adventure Training Concepts. But the retired U.S. Army Ranger hasn't given up and it's starting to pay off.

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  • March 14, 2008
Courting Business

Executives and entrepreneurs seeking to get in and out of court before seasons - and sometimes years - change, have found their spot in Hillsborough County. Other Gulf Coast courts could follow.

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Follow the Rules

Tampa attorney Bruce Lamb helps doctors and hospitals keep in step with state and federal regulations and has received board-certified status for his specialty.

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