Strategies

By Louis Llovio
July 29, 2021

National grocer, after Tampa debut, plots expansion to other parts of Florida

Kroger CEO and Chairman says Florida is a prime market for the grocer's delivery service

News
Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
July 29, 2021

Army veteran focused on planned growth moves company into 20,000 square foot building

Army veteran Mike Guidoboni, with an investment that long surpassed $1 million, has big ideas for how a his manufacturing firm can grow.

Strategies
Growth

By Beth Luberecki
July 21, 2021

Shrewd decision sets up boating business to make big waves

Thanks partially to o a $5 million investment, IMM Boat Lifts is set up a boating industry business to make big waves.

Strategies

By Amanda Postma
July 8, 2021

Printing company purchases second press to keep up with demand

Sensing an opportunity to grab more market share — and to keep up with a big push in demand — a printing company makes a nearly $1 million investment in its future.

Strategies
Growth

By Amanda Postma
July 1, 2021

In the midst of inventory shortages, some homebuilders are learning to be nimble

'We plan far ahead of need,' says one developer.

Strategies

By Amanda Postma
June 17, 2021

Crafted Growth

A furniture store saw its revenue spike when customers started to work from home. It's also led to a 50% increase in its payroll.

Strategies

By Mark Gordon
June 12, 2021

Entrepreneurs ditch the big city for a slower lifestyle

Pair of artistic-driven entrepreneurs has ditched the bright lights and the big city. Their new focus is on enhancing their careers in Southwest Florida.

Strategies

By Louis Llovio
June 10, 2021

Ybor City ad agency finds being ready is what it takes to make it for more than 40 years

Tampa ad agency ChappellRoberts survived the pandemic and is now welcoming a new generation of leadership. One core attribute? It always looks forward.

News
Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Amanda Postma
June 10, 2021

Small influence, big impact

A marketing trend that doesn't cost a fortune but offers some big return possibilities is growing in prominence

Strategies

By Mark Gordon
June 3, 2021

Motorcycle guru revs up another fast-growth business

Scott Fischer's latest successful motorcycle business stems from a long-held belief he’s fostered: to not be the smartest guy in the room.

Strategies
Growth

By Elizabeth Djinis
May 17, 2021

Clean air technology firm blows through sales goals

After 15 years of tinkering and tweaks, SecureAire does everything it can to keep up with a pandemic-fueled surge in demand. ‘We’re making what we sell. We haven’t had inventory in a long time, says the CEO.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
May 13, 2021

Real estate broker goes from the Hamptons to Sarasota

A luxury real estate broker, building on a tenacious mindset to always get the sale, aims for high success in a new market.

Strategies

By Joe Bardi
May 5, 2021

Marine and mineral extraction company dive into legal squabble with Mexico

A payday surpassing $1 billion — entangled in a multinational legal mining dispute — is in the offing for a small business that got its start in diving for treasure in long-lost shipwrecks.

Strategies

By Beth Luberecki
May 5, 2021

Financial literacy organization handles pandemic shifts with aplomb

Like many others, Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida was forced into some seismic pandemic-related shifts — and learned a lot from it.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 28, 2021

Boutique matchmakers in region embrace pandemic shifts

Matchmakers are in more demand than ever — somewhat counterintuitive given quarantines and the proliferation of dating apps.

Strategies

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