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Jean Gruss
May 2, 2014

The Friendliest Destination

A unique training program in Lee County aims to make the Fort Myers area the certifiably friendliest destination in the country.

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Jean Gruss
May 2, 2014

Fishing for Tourists

The Wells family's experience offers insights into how small lodges off the beaten path can compete with much larger hotel chains and resorts.

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Business Observer Staff
May 2, 2014

Riverchase Dermatology buys West Coast Dermatology; Women's Tennis Association debuts new marketing approach; Hertz Equipment Rental opens Cheyenne, Wyo. oil-focused facility; Metro Development Group, Bright House building gigabit communities; Florida Career College campus relocates to Tampa; Biltres Staffing owner sentenced for invoice fraud, identity theft; Lee health system foundation hires Noise to promote hospital

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Denise Federer
May 2, 2014

Effective leadership starts with presence

The more you convey a strong sense of leadership through your actions, the more confidence others will have to follow you. Make no mistake — people are watching.

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James R.
April 25, 2014

Form a council to keep your brand on track

How a time-strapped CEO can manage, maintain and maximize his company's brands with authority.

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Mark Gordon
April 25, 2014

Global Touch

After a Foreign Service career with stints everywhere from Moscow to Indonesia, Rob Weisberg can speak five languages. He can also speak with authority on a host of leadership and management principles.

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Mark Gordon
April 25, 2014

Teeth Trend

Physicians must hone their business skills to thrive in the new health care landscape. One doctor/entrepreneur, with an investment that exceeds $500,000, drills ahead of the pack.

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Business Observer Staff
April 25, 2014

Corporate Report

Weller forms third-party management, hires new president for division; Hillsborough Title buys CornerStone Title; AAMP of America buys U.K.'s Armour Automotive; U.S. Army awards Dais Analytic grant for water-cleaning study; DataMentors hires former KBM Group exec; Transamerica Financial Advisors settles SEC overcharge complaint

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Jean Gruss
April 18, 2014

Get Creative

Stickboy Creative has been there, done that. So now it can help clients with complex technology challenges.

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Business Observer Staff
April 18, 2014

Corporate Report

Shamrock Bank of Florida finishes merger with First National Bank; Fairfax Imaging, Lionbridge launch tax-return process venture; Natura Therapeutics inks Kroger deal for 800 stores

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Jean Gruss
April 18, 2014

First in, first out

Charlotte County could be the next growth hot spot because Collier and Lee counties are running out of land.

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Traci McMillan Beach
April 18, 2014

Communications Test

SmartSAT owner Heidi Akers wears multiple hats, including COO and CFO. But her definition of success isn't how much money the company makes.

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Jean Gruss
April 18, 2014

Good Business

Goodwill Industries of Southwest Florida is the second-largest vending-machine operator in the region. It's the latest venture as it diversifies beyond its traditional retail stores.

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Jean Gruss
April 11, 2014

Ride On

Chrome Capital leases pre-owned Harley-Davidson motorcycles through more than 300 dealers. Customers rarely miss a payment.

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Business Observer Staff
April 11, 2014

Corporate Report

Front Burner Brands hires Fish Consulting for Melting Pot franchise development; DataMentors hires new regional director; William Merill III elected president of Argus Foundation

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The Friendliest Destination

Fishing for Tourists

Corporate Report

Effective leadership starts with presence

Form a council to keep your brand on track

Global Touch

Teeth Trend

Corporate Report

Get Creative

Corporate Report

First in, first out

Communications Test

Good Business

Ride On

Corporate Report

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