Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
March 29, 2013

Suck It

Talk about building a better mousetrap. Local inventor Chuck Casagrande discovered a way to improve the standard bike rack.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
March 29, 2013

Flower Power

A.P. Hollingsworth initially sought to grow a barbecue-sauce business. But he instead combined a passion for orchids with a fearless entrepreneurial spirit to build a longstanding flower company.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
March 15, 2013

A Fresh Scent

A group of Naples entrepreneurs take their first step in a new trend for dry cleaning.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
March 15, 2013

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
March 8, 2013

Ringleader of fun

Scott Robertson gave up a career as a teacher and a commercial real estate broker to pursue his passion as an auctioneer for charities. He raised $15 million last year at 62 events.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
February 22, 2013

Surround Sound

A corporate executive turned entrepreneur once thought success was all about fast growth. But he discovered that's not always true.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
February 1, 2013

Mom and the entrepreneur

What happens when your child is an entrepreneurial prodigy? Just ask Patricia Crawford.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
January 11, 2013

Seize the Opportunity

How did the owners of an air-conditioning contracting company become successful software developers? They were trying to improve their own operations.