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Leadership philosophy

Mark House is a big proponent of stating his expectations up front.That's why he's built his own leadership philosophy.

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Resolve and evolve

Over the last five years, lawyer Joseph Kokolakis took over his family's contracting business. He says winning repeat business is a lot like practicing law.

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Have metal

In fast-growth mode, Fusion Welding is ready to take on some serious work. But a lack of skilled labor continues to limit its expansion.

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Relationship builders

Client retention is a drop-everything top priority at Kellogg & Kimsey. The strategy enabled the commercial construction firm to come out of the recession intact.

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Biter buys Marcia Wood building, final piece for apartment development

The price equated to $155 per square foot.

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Virginia family's Mountain Manor buys 16-building VanDerNoord portfolio

The price equated to $41 per square foot.

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Centers for the Arts Bonita Springs buys Living Waters church buildings

The price equated to $90 per square foot.

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Stock Development buys, building Hidden Harbor

The price equated to $138,234 per acre.

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H&R REIT company buys Brooks Village from Sembler

The price equated to $209 per square foot.

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MAS Apartment Corp. buys Countryside Golf Course for development

The price equated to $94,937 per acre.

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Kennedy Investments buys Lincoln Gardens

The price equated to $27 per square foot.

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RMC Property Group buys Palm Harbor Office Depot

The price equated to $112 per square foot.

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Pay attention

Adam Hall says the technology exists today to personalize learning for each student. He's launched Nervanix to do just that.

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Back to the boutique

James Humphrey rejoins the firm he founded in 1982 to focus on government representation.

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California investor buys Carlyn Estates Mobile Home Park

The price equated to $47,568 per space.

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