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Fountain of Work

Entrepreneurial engineer Josh Evans gives prospective clients a heads up on future government regulations. It's paying off for his newly formed company.

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Good Golf

Lisa Krouse is new to golf. Now she gets why other executives consider the sport simultaneously wonderful and maddening.

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Chocolate Trust

Philip Fincher gave up a lucrative career in estate-planning law to indulge in a secret passion for desserts. Now, he buys chocolate by the ton.

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Sky High

The recession has forced many out of their comfort zones. Two local businessmen will attempt to take that philosophy to new heights.

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Clear Growth

Crystal Culbertson, co-owner of Crystal Clear Technologies, took 2006 off to rethink her firm's strategy. Unprecedented growth followed.

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Golden Seafood

Peter Radno's recipe for Maine lobster spread turned into a multi-million-dollar franchise. Thinking big paid off.

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No Regrets

A pursuit Larysa Switlyk picked up five years ago changed her life. It could be her next career.

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True Patriot

Lori Larsen served eight years in the Army. Seeing opportunity in the private sector, she entered the corporate world.

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Daniel Scott has spent years mentoring startup businesses.Now he's taking his knowledge to a college campus.

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The Cleaning Dude

Anthony DeNardis is always looking for creative ways to market his cleaning services. He started with the name of his company.

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Law & Order

Rob Dinan thought being a police officer was the most adrenaline-filled experience he would ever have. Now he's back for more, only this time he's an entrepreneur.

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Sassy Entrepreneur

Bayah Harrison's cupcake business gained instant fame when she became a contestant on a TV show.

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Hung Tough

Joe Holland was promoted to run a construction firm with offices in three states at the onset of the recession. His survival instincts bode well for the eventual rebound.

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Software Savvy

David Romine took a big risk when he left a 'Big Five' accounting firm to start his own company. That bet has paid off.

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Queen of Soaps

Entrepreneur Deanna Kelly sells soaps and other bath products by emphasizing their beneficial attributes. She stocks her stores with more than 600 products.

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