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December 29, 2006

Going Up

Phil Camillo, who once sold training materials to rocket scientists, really knows how to make a sales pitch. His latest success? Winning a national elevator pitch contest for entrepreneurs.

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December 29, 2006

Five million-dollar waterfront homes aren't so unique these days on the Gulf Coast. But a group of local developers is betting on a project that includes playing golf and tennis on the footsteps of legends.

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December 29, 2006

Out of space

Collier County has some of the lowest vacancy rates for office space on the Gulf Coast. But don't expect a surge in new construction anytime soon.

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December 22, 2006

Top managers optimistic for 2007

The correction in the real estate market has the public's attention, but Gulf Coast business decision-makers do not see rocky times ahead. In fact, most of them expect strong growth in 2007 and are are planning accordingly.

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December 22, 2006

Prepped for Growth

Observers say the residential real estate downturn isn't going to do serious damage to the Gulf Coast's economy. Low unemployment, population growth and millions of tourists will drive the region's economy.

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December 14, 2006

No more coasting

As banks protect their turf, a Gulf Coast credit union seeks to be seen and heard on a greater scale.

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December 14, 2006

Lenders First

Bradenton-based First Priority made a point to grow through its employees first. Now it plans on growing to other parts of the Gulf Coast.

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December 14, 2006

Inter-national Flavor

A diverse group of India-born hotel owners want in on the Gulf Coast community banking game.

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December 14, 2006

Colonial-ism

Colonial Bank is snapping up real estate as it plans to double its presence from Tampa to Naples. It aims to take market share from regional and national banks.

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December 14, 2006

Rolling in work

The office furniture at Architecture Inc. is all on wheels, encouraging collaboration and teamwork. The principal architect explains how it works.

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December 8, 2006

Steak and Sizzle

Ruth's Chris Steak House will soon have more restaurants in Florida than any other state. How the company grows its business is a lesson in restaurant management.

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December 8, 2006

Growth's Anatomy

Sure, Alan Zirkelbach, founder of a $48 million-dollar construction firm, knew he had to delegate to keep growing. The hard part: How?

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December 8, 2006

After the Sweet Spot

NorthStar Bank will target businesses with less than $50 million in annual revenue. It will be a full-service bank for business people and their families.

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December 8, 2006

Poultry Prosperity

Dan Cathy, president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A, gives a candid look at how his unique fast-food chain doubled its revenues in five years without borrowing a penny - and the strategy that makes it family-friendly to run a franchise.

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December 8, 2006

Detour Direct

An aspiring star chef took a colossal risk 20 years ago when he took over a tiny Asian-style furniture business. The payoff has been as big as the risk, both in multimillion-dollar revenues and in the introduction to his business partner and future wife.

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Going Up

Incredible Courting

Out of space

Top managers optimistic for 2007

Prepped for Growth

No more coasting

Lenders First

Inter-national Flavor

Colonial-ism

Rolling in work

Steak and Sizzle

Growth's Anatomy

After the Sweet Spot

Poultry Prosperity

Detour Direct

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