Business Support

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Denise Federer
November 8, 2023

Resistance to change can destroy a family business

The status quo in an organization is a likely a recipe for failure.

Advice

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By Mark Gordon
November 7, 2023

Report: SWFL workforce readiness improves, early education remains subpar

A FutureMakers Coalition report looks at data from five Southwest Florida counties.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Louis Llovio
October 30, 2023

Pay projected to rise for nurses, construction workers while doctors shed salary

A report found that big changes are forthcoming to traditional salary structures.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
October 28, 2023

Former city manager from Texas, business exec joins Sarasota EDC

Erik Zimmer’s business career was mostly in telecommunications.

Manatee-Sarasota

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By Jim Stinson
October 27, 2023

Report: Florida's small business survival record spotty

As Florida's economy booms, small business support needs work.

Florida

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By Mark Gordon
October 23, 2023

Pinellas chamber official named CEO of Naples Chamber of Commerce

Kristina Park will begin her new role early next year.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

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By Jim Stinson
October 23, 2023

Tampa Bay business brokers: Selling a business not as easy as it sounds

High interest rates aside, demographics and other factors are leading to what looks to be a surge in private businesses being sold in the coming years. The challenge for entrepreneurs? Finding a near-perfect buyer.