Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
August 31, 2012

Game Gurus

Leaving the confines of a parent company, especially one with a powerful global brand, can be nerve-wracking. Entrepreneur Steven Shenbaum, though, says his firm's growth was stunted with the status quo.

Entrepreneurs

Rod Thomson
August 31, 2012

All In

David Osterweil cashed in everything and took out a loan against his house to start his own healthy prepared food chain. Eighteen months later, he is planning his fourth store and is catering the Republican National Convention.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
August 24, 2012

Signature Success

A big-thinking bath and kitchen remodeling entrepreneur thought his company was going to sink — and not only because of the recession. But he rebuilt the firm, and now plans for more expansion.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
August 10, 2012

See Food

Longtime hospitality franchise executive Dave Ulgenalp sees tasty times ahead in seafood. He might even get back into franchising.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
July 31, 2012

Batter up!

When collegiate sports announced a new standard for aluminum baseball bats, a major league pitcher and his sister stepped up to the plate.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
July 27, 2012

Dive In

Thomas Contreras's life was in shatters. But his patented invention, a tool for fishermen and divers, could be his salvation.

Entrepreneurs

Mark Gordon
July 13, 2012

Data Driven

A business-coaching program run by a prominent nationwide entrepreneurial foundation has expanded to Florida. The Gulf Coast is the first stop.

Entrepreneurs

By Heidi Kurpiela
July 6, 2012

Bright New Start

With her new line of sailcloth totes, Emily Stroud is hoping to change the way women go to the beach. The up-and-coming designer explains why she bagged her job in the name of fashion.

Entrepreneurs

Lindsay Downey
July 6, 2012

Visual Victory

Home makeovers have a seen a recession-era lift in popularity. A forward-thinking entrepreneur hopes to capitalize on the trend, with technology leading the way.

Entrepreneurs

Jean Gruss
June 29, 2012

Instant Entrepreneur

Jason Fry was tending bar when he won the Florida Lottery in late 2007. Unlike lucky people who spent all their winnings, Fry parlayed his millions into successful businesses.