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Entrepreneurs

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  • Mark Gordon
  • March 24, 2012
Limber Lumber

The Alsums turned their labor of love into a thriving woodwork construction business — until the recession nearly squashed it.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • March 8, 2012
Mr. Comeback

John Pierce was diagnosed with cancer. He successfully beat it, and he's growing his business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • March 8, 2012
Population Forecaster

Paul Van Buskirk helps municipalities and developers accurately forecast long-term population growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • February 23, 2012
The Next Shah

Punit Shah expected to jump into the boardroom of his father's business after college. Raxit Shah had dirtier plans for his eldest son.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 16, 2012
Brew Master

The business of beer manufacturing drafts an element of amusement, but achieving success isn't all fun and games.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 16, 2012
The Full Deck

Brian Lewis turned a hobby designing playing cards that lampoon left-wing politicians into a business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 16, 2012
Stop Giving Free Stuff

Companies can do more to help alleviate poverty by helping poor people become self-reliant.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 10, 2012
Boots Up

Finding a client base for a niche product can be an entrepreneur's greatest challenge. One Gulf Coast business hopes it has stepped in the right direction.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 10, 2012
Mesmerizing Appeal

The company with the biggest budget won't win the battle for the best brand. The champ instead will be the firm that delivers the most memorable experience.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 3, 2012
Clear View

A poised and ambitious inventor, armed with both a potentially powerful product and the lessons of a past mistake, now sits on the cusp of a big-time breakthrough. Still, risk cuts into the opportunity.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 27, 2012
A Dry Idea

The entrepreneurial culture of 3M Corp. lives on through its retirees. Paul Johansen is an alumnus of that corporation and he hasn't let retirement get in the way of creating a new product.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 20, 2012
Staffing Opportunity

Staffing firms saw increased demand during the downturn. Two Tampa business leaders foresee the trend continuing.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Alex Mahadevan
  • January 13, 2012
Seal of Approval

Ed Marchiselli followed the old adage about starting a company during a downturn. His firm, AskTheSeal.com, is planning an aggressive Florida and nationwide expansion during the next two years.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Alex Walsh
  • January 1, 2012
Plan and Attack

After selling out the Towers of Channelside, Cheryl McCormick Brown and Steve McAuliffe created their own business.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 1, 2012
Flood Trapper

Floods in the Midwest this summer gave Everett “Buzz” Waid's the boost he needed to propel his flood-barrier business. It could be another big year for TrapBag.

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