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Fresh air

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

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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.

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  • October 17, 2014
Economic forecast

More work, more problems

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  • October 10, 2014
How likable are you as a leader?

You don't have to be a warm-fuzzy boss to be effective. But showing your employees that care is important to gain their respect.

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  • October 10, 2014
Corporate Report

Tampa Howard Johnson renamed The Barrymore; Flameret introducing hemp cream, selling it through Colo. subsidiary; USF Sarasota-Manatee Students studying SRQ Airport travelers and more corporate news.

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  • October 10, 2014
Seismic shift

If disruptive innovation were easy, it wouldn't be disruptive or innovative. That's an acute challenge in some health care sectors.

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  • October 3, 2014
Corporate report

Horizon Council recognizes companies, Edison bank founder; Kirk Pinkerton attorney admitted to Supreme Court bar; Amscot Financial opens Coral Gables branch; SeaQuatic Aquariums builds tank for Embry Riddle university; Weber Manufacturing and Supplies adds new multifunction Lynx machine; Symphoni Media, NOVA 535 buy I Love DTSP

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  • September 26, 2014
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Morphogenesis testing biotech properties of deep ocean soil from shipwrecks; Quality Carriers expands using Boasso America's S.C. terminal; Kforce board increases stock buyback from $70M to $83M; and other corporate news.

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  • September 26, 2014
Insightful outcomes

Tampa's 25-year-old transportation planning firm Tindale Oliver is rebranding itself to promote its services for the public sector.

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  • September 26, 2014
Rift in the lift

When sales took a dive at a niche manufacturing business, the top executive made a bold move that he likens to starting a second company.

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  • September 26, 2014
Employee engagement: Which employees build brands?

Don't just train your client-facing employees on the merits of customer service. The staff members customers never see can make the biggest impact on your brand.

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  • September 25, 2014
Why a business needs a business plan

Whether you're just starting out, growing your business or seeking outside help, a well-thought-out business plan is the vehicle you need to get you there.

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  • September 19, 2014
Slice it up

A pizza upstart aims for a bigger share of the $37 billion industry. The Gulf Coast is a big focus.

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  • September 19, 2014
Surgical precision

A medical technology business with clients in 60 countries chases an ambitious goal: to simultaneously grow rapidly while it defends market share dominance.

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  • September 19, 2014
Corporate Report

Women Lawyers of Pasco receives new designation; Three entrepreneurs honored by HCC; ARMA Global awarded spot on Washington Technology's Fast 50; and more corporate news.

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