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  • July 26, 2013
Senior priority

The lack of new senior housing and the growing demand is pushing development in Southwest Florida. Financing is the only thing holding it back.

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  • July 26, 2013
Growing by hands and feet

SynDaver Labs has grown from 15 employees to about 100. Demand outpaces production at the expanding company, which is now forming global partnerships.

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  • July 26, 2013
Plug the holes

A plumbing business treated the recession like an opportunity to enter new markets, not fall back. The gutsy moves have started to come together.

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  • July 22, 2013
What you should know about asset-based lending

For high-growth companies in need of cash, asset-based loans can provide capital based on the firm's assets.

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  • July 22, 2013
Seven up

Flexibility, an integral attribute for any business owner, is a learned skill for some. A local nurse-turned-convenience-store franchisee recently made that discovery.

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  • July 19, 2013
Hooked on Comedy

Comedian Pauly Shore helped establish Off the Hook Comedy Club on Marco Island as a must-play destination for the nation's top comics. Now, owner Brien Spina has even bigger plans.

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  • July 19, 2013
Corporate Report: July 19

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • July 19, 2013
Market bears unacceptable risk, bond market crash possible

The market continues to set records weekly with the Dow now over 15,000 points.

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  • July 12, 2013
Mixing Frozen Mojitos and Skincare

A life sciences company took on a research project far removed from its mission. The firm expects the discovery to boost its revenue and revolutionize the alcoholic dessert industry.

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  • Jamie Kane
  • July 12, 2013
Is talent your top priority?

Delivering the best service and value to your customers requires you to make finding (and keeping) good talent a top priority for your company.

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  • July 12, 2013
To grow, say no

Revenue at ChappellRoberts grew more than 40% between 2010 and 2012, even as it turned away clients.

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  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • July 12, 2013
Trash talk

In his search for a recession-proof business, Les Leith found it — in other people's trash. His waste removal firm aims to replicate the model nationwide.

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  • Mark Gordon
  • July 12, 2013
Total excellence

The IMG Academy expansion project, nearly $200 million over 15 years, is a grand attempt to capitalize on a growth opportunity. The project is off to a fast start.

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  • July 5, 2013
Know thyself

Leveraging your self knowledge is the key to excelling as a leader.

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  • July 5, 2013
Corporate Report: July 5

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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