Business Support

By Denise Federer
January 17, 2024

3 keys to overcoming transition terrors for smooth business succession

"You can’t figure out emotion on a spreadsheet." But businesses can, with a focused accountable action plan, hand off the company from one generation to the next.

Advice

By Mark Gordon
January 12, 2024

Team-building firm training better leadership habits enters its next stage

Laugh with, not at. Laptop down. Celebrate small things. These tiny catchphrases have a big influence on how Game On Nation helps leaders become better leaders and better people.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Brian Hartz
January 9, 2024

Ad agency CEO says running makes her a better, more confident leader

Advertising executive Christine Turner started running in college to relieve stress. Now she’s conquering racecourses across the country, including mountainous trail runs.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
December 31, 2023

Statewide entrepreneur help center opens two new offices in region

The Florida Small Business Development Center at the University of South Florida is opening a pair of satellite offices in the region to kick off 2024.

Florida

By Jim Stinson
December 13, 2023

Tampa Bay management consulting firm hires growth director

Tampa-based Strategos Group, a management consulting firm, made Kevin Jenkins its director of enterprise growth and investments.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Jim Stinson
December 12, 2023

Report: Small business optimism shrinks as year ends

Inflation and a lack of qualified applicants are vexing businesses in Florida and elsewhere.

Florida

By Mark Gordon
November 29, 2023

Fort Myers chamber names new president, CEO

Robert Goltz, who has 25 years of experience in chamber of commerces and economic development organizations, has been named president and CEO Greater Fort Myers Chamber of Commerce.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Beth Luberecki
November 22, 2023

FGCU institute on positive aging aims to boost senior industry workforce

Given more than 500,000 people over age 60 live in Southwest Florida, the region is fertile ground to study — and support — seniors.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Andrew Warfield
November 10, 2023

Sarasota's affordable housing crisis dissected at chamber summit

Most respondents to a Sarasota Chamber of Commerce survey say their ability to do business has been negatively impacted due to a lack of housing for workers.