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Strategies

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  • Carl Cronan
  • February 25, 2011
Frozen Growth

Tampa's HenneCold Storage has added to the amount of climate-controlled space it rents to clients for food products and other perishables. Recessionary conditions aided the process.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • February 25, 2011
Pier Ponderance

Ideas are flowing in for redevelopment of the St. Petersburg Pier. Those submitting plans say timing is crucial,since construction costs will likely rise soon.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 25, 2011
A New Face

A Sarasota physician plans to resuscitate a patient in need of help: A prominent building in a commercial hub that hasn't been revived in years.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • February 18, 2011
The New Cable Guy

Tom Ward's plans as president of Custom Cable Industries include finding new markets for its products, along with expanding current relationships. It starts with interrogation, which he knows a little about.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 18, 2011
Medical Paradise

A startup Gulf Coast business mixes health care with tourism. It hopes to be a local pioneer.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • February 11, 2011
Damages Doctor

Economist Stan Stephenson's litigation support firm expects to be busy calculating claims against BP. The process won't be easy considering the oil never got this far.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • February 4, 2011
Digital Do-Over

The company now known as Inuvo brought in Richard Howe to help turn its fortunes around. So far so good, he says, but the process hasn't been painless.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 4, 2011
In Good Time

Scott Boose brings a host of leadership lessons to his new role at the helm of a $200-million company on the cusp of a transformation. His refined attention to detail will surely be tested.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 4, 2011
Tool Guy

Jeff Brown's power-tool stores faced the twin challenges of the construction recession and competition from big-box stores like Home Depot.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • February 4, 2011
Support Success

A Gulf Coast IT firm has found business-to-business success by hammering one point nearly every chance it gets: A good backup system pays for itself.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 28, 2011
Cup Runneth Over

Tervis Tumbler executives are ecstatic about future prospects at the company. Managing the growth is the looming challenge.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 28, 2011
BayWalk on the Brink

Ten years after opening, St. Petersburg's retail/entertainment complex is a gaping hole in a vibrant downtown. Will a new owner be able to bring it back?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • January 28, 2011
Family Jewels

As the third generation to run her family's jewelry store, Winnie Magnon Marvel is doing whatever is necessary to keep it going for another century.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Carl Cronan
  • January 21, 2011
Expanding Vision

St. Petersburg's J. Thor Productions grew from a garage to handle high-profile events over the last decade. Its best work may be yet to come when the GOP rolls through.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • January 21, 2011
The Big DEAL

Organizers hope a new 72,000-square-foot facility will make it easier for businesses looking to relocate to, or expand in, the Manatee-Sarasota area.

  • Strategies
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