Entrepreneurs

By Mark Gordon
April 20, 2022

Celebrate six of the region's Top Entrepreneurs at Business Observer luncheon

Join us for our annual issue and luncheon May 12, where we will honor top entrepreneurs in the region.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
March 30, 2022

No cane, no gain: Niche fashion company sticks it to the competition

Largo, Florida-based Fashionable Inc.’s Fashionable Canes brand offers more than 1,000 styles of canes, many of them custom-designed.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
March 24, 2022

Shuffle the deck: Millennial couple cue up a new career

Josh Dulabaum and Stephanie Swain left safe, stable careers to buy a venerable shuffleboard equipment company based in Seminole, Fla., but is there enough growth potential in the market to make the move worth the risk?

Entrepreneurs

By Beth Luberecki
March 23, 2022

Business owner helps employees stock up for the future

Symbiont Service Corp, amid managing an all-time high in revenue growth during a supply chain crisis, finds succession doesn’t have to be a drama-filled Hollywood story.

Strategies

By Brian Hartz
March 10, 2022

Split decision: New app aims to ease group travel planning, payments

A new app created by a Tampa, Florida, entrepreneur aims to ease group travel planning and payments.

Entrepreneurs

By John Haughey
March 9, 2022

Lakeland software firm embraces $324M valuation, new contracts

Wind Talker Innovations, after early stumble by thinking too small, aims to ride its new think-big attitude into new markets.

Entrepreneurs

By Mark Gordon
March 4, 2022

So cool: Tampa sewing entrepreneur takes a star turn on YouTube

So you want to be a YouTube star? Former TV news producer Jennifer Moore shares some tips for that.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
March 3, 2022

Sauce is the secret for young entrepreneur with an 'old soul'

Starting out with just a dream in his parents' kitchen, David Habib's star has risen like a rocket in the food industry as his Clearwater, Florida-based company, Yo Mama's Foods, sees rapid growth.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
February 24, 2022

Strong brew: Brothers bring disruptive, creative mindset to coffee startup

Hogg Batch Coffee Co., with its emphasis on experimentation, was bent but not broken by the pandemic. Its quick-thinking founders are now poised for big growth — and the challenges that can come with it.

Entrepreneurs

By Beth Luberecki
February 8, 2022

Behind the beans: Happy coffee guy grows grumpy-led business

Grumpy Goat Coffee keeps building buzz in Bonita Springs. One key to the early success? A willingness to find and utilize partners and collaborators.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
February 8, 2022

Knock on wood: Sustainable cutlery maker gets big boost from national retailer

St. Petersburg, Florida-based Foodstiks has landed a deal with Target. The company believes the time is nigh for its brand of disposable wooden cutlery — if it can overcome supply-chain and industry awareness issues.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
February 3, 2022

Streaming star: Lawyer-turned-realtor steps into the limelight

Rena Frazier, a “Selling Tampa" cast member, discusses her decision to leave law for real estate and the Netflix reality show’s impact on her nascent career.

Entrepreneurs

By Brian Hartz
January 20, 2022

Bar rescue: Business student's product makes drinks safer for women

University of Tampa student Alexsandra Wolfe is out to make date rape a thing of the past, with a buzz-worthy bracelet that can test drinks for drugs.

Entrepreneurs

By Louis Llovio
January 6, 2022

Pinellas County Economic Development

With the threat of COVID-19 in the air, companies will need to be nimble and prepared if — and when — more problems arise.

Entrepreneurs

By John Haughey
December 23, 2021

Diverse business incubator plans for robust 2022

After its own turbulent expansion, Lakeland business incubator — on version 3.0 — focuses on ‘velocity to launch’ for scalable startups.

Entrepreneurs

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