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Entrepreneurs

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  • January 2, 2004
Newmakers (Tampa edition)

Newsmakers, a listing of promtions and new hires, is provided free of charge.

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  • December 26, 2003
Brewing Success

Many people have heard of Melitta coffee. But they don't know the U.S. division is based in Clearwater.

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  • December 26, 2003
Call to Action

Florida's developers mobilize to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment that would require a popular vote on every comprehensive land use change.

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  • December 26, 2003
Let the Bidding Begin

The possibility of redeveloping a parking lot on Palm Avenue in Sarasota attracts big-name developers with visions of multimillion projects.

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  • December 26, 2003
Politics: Out in Front

It's early, but George W. Bush is dominating presidential campaign fundraising - nationally as well as on the Gulf Coast.

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  • December 26, 2003
Winning Work

Commercial Realtors Dan Page and Karen Cook were recognized as Realtor of the Year in Sarasota.

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  • December 26, 2003
Unified Front (Sara/Mana cover)

Gulf Coast chambers of commerce mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

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  • December 26, 2003
On the Upside (Tampa cover)

Chambers of commerce throughout the Gulf Coast region mostly agree on the important issues for the upcoming legislative session: Affordable health insurance, education and transportation.

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  • December 26, 2003
Legislature: How They Rated

The Florida Chamber of Commerce reviewed each legislator's votes during the session, or sessions as seen earlier this year, and assigned each one a letter grade based on how their votes affect the business community.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • December 19, 2003
How High the Rates?

A slight boost in interest rates won't faze bankers in 2004.

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  • December 19, 2003
High-Tech Turnaround

Florida now tops Massachusetts when it comes to the number of tech jobs. Will the trend continue?

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  • December 19, 2003
In Pursuit of Sand and Tan

Move out of the way: Tourism on the Gulf Coast has returned to 2000 levels and is expected to go higher next year.

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  • December 19, 2003
Bellwethers Buoyed

A late year recovery for the Gulf Coast manufacturing industry has companies looking forward to the new year.

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  • December 19, 2003
Health Care Costs: Up, Up and Away

There's one given when it comes to the cost of medical insurance: Employers and employees will pay more in the new year.

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  • December 19, 2003
Healthy Restraint

The Gulf Coast region's commercial real estate industry is well positioned for growth. Expect to see many new homes.

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