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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • November 14, 2014
Sure thing

Longtime insurance executive Tony Papa senses good times in the Gulf Coast economy. He's backed up his belief with his wallet.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • November 7, 2014
The service of servers

Hivelocity grew from four guys working out of a garage to a 30,000-square-foot facility. With more working capital, the company looks to expand even more.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • November 7, 2014
Get a Dell, dude

A Gulf Coast technology hardware firm is on a five-year growth surge. It's a long way from selling computer servers out of a backyard shed.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • November 7, 2014
Corporate report

RPS Diagnostics test approved for sale in Europe, other countries; Alltrust senior benefits specialist receives certification; HT Family of Cos., Title Management create statewide title network; Tampa company approved for tour travel to Cuba; Centerstone, Manatee Glens sign letter of intent to affiliate; Omega Brands Corp. buying Omega Infusion drinks, shots

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • November 7, 2014
Tech space

The Tampa Innovation Center made its first step in moving its facilities to downtown St. Petersburg. It hopes to find more entrepreneurs, investors and mentors there.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 31, 2014
Retail rules

Taubman Centers, one of the firms behind the newest mall on the Gulf Coast, is market-busting busy. CEO Robert Taubman says it's key to combine persistence with timing.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 31, 2014
Open it up

Some recession-era lessons have started to pay off for a Gulf Coast business owner. A big one: Avoid the office on Mondays.

  • Strategies
    By
  • James R.
  • October 31, 2014
Transition from a commodity to a brand

Who says commodities can't command a premium position? Morton Salt serves as proof to the contrary.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • October 31, 2014
Corporate report

Impulse Creative moves to expanded headquarters; Garb Oil & Power buying Colorado's Chubby Glass; SUNZ Insurance promotes CFO, director of risk management and more corporate news.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 31, 2014
More choices

Students at a leading art and design college are taught to think and act like entrepreneurs. They might soon get more chances to do that.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • October 31, 2014
University village

Florida Gulf Coast University's growth has sparked renewed interest in nearby land. One developer plans to build a university village called CenterPlace.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Cheryl O'Neill
  • October 29, 2014
Branding your business on a budget

Most startups don't have much money to spend on marketing. With these steps, you can start to promote yourself without spending much at all.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • October 24, 2014
Fresh air

A medical manufacturer's expansion in Lee County is more evidence that Florida can grow companies in this sector.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • October 24, 2014
Relax max

David and Julie Nodland run the best franchise store in the Relax the Back chain of more than 100 stores. Working with the health care industry is part of their success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Kat Wingert
  • October 17, 2014
Economic forecast

More work, more problems

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