Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
July 10, 2015

Public appeal

New rules make it easier for small companies to sell stock to the public because disclosure rules are less stringent.

Entrepreneurs

Barry Friedman
July 3, 2015

This Bud's for Them

Long an underdog, the craft beer industry has a new ally in the battle against big brewers.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
June 26, 2015

With style

Shopping meets eating at Sophie's at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
June 19, 2015

Room to grow

Not yet 40, Jeff Reynolds has had a diverse business career.

Entrepreneurs

Michael Hinman
June 19, 2015

Venture awaits

Who needs Silicon Valley? Ballast Point Ventures find success far from venture capital hot spots.

Entrepreneurs

Michael Hinman
June 19, 2015

Overseas might

Lufthansa begins direct flights from Tampa to Frankfurt in September, connecting the Gulf Coast to Europe in ways it's never done before.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
June 19, 2015

Open window

At 3.7%, Lakeland has the third-lowest industrial vacancy rate in the country. A company that was prudent in the recession moves quickly on the opportunities.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 12, 2015

Super treat

Two Naples entrepreneurs found that their dogs love kale, too. Now their leafy vegetable treats are available in more than 2,500 pet stores.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
June 12, 2015

Bright opportunity

Don't tell Earl Hagman Florida is anti-businesses. The executive ditched a troubled expansion project up north for the sunshine.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 12, 2015

Hard throw

Naples attorney James Morey is a nationally ranked javelin thrower in his age group. Watching the summer Olympic Games in 2012 rekindled his interest in the sport.