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Damage Control

Dais Analytic, a small Pasco County nanotech firm, looks to get bigger by marketing processes aimed at cleaning up the earth. It's growing rapidly with deals to China, but still looking to be profitable.

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Reversed Course

A Gulf Coast ad firm discovered a partnership with a larger firm wasn't as stellar as it hoped. It has found new life in being independent, again.

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...And Burger Makes Three

The Johnston Bros., who already operate two successful restaurant concepts, have introduced Burger 21.

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Gym Strategy

Gail Markham is a partner at Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & Co., P.A., in Fort Myers and Naples.

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Go Global

The recession that forced real estate developers to find a new way has a devotee in Allen Heise.

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  • November 26, 2010
Truck Stop

The trucking business isn't sexy, admits Gulf Coast entrepreneur Paul Henley. Still, Henley says the fragmented industry could sure use a $250 million national force. He hopes to give it one.

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China Bound

International trade is a two-way street, though you wouldn't know it from all the China-bashing by politicians lately. One Bonita Springs-based company is benefiting from the export boom to China and other developing countries.

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  • November 26, 2010
Dreams With Teeth

A bold group of entrepreneurs hopes to take a big bite out of an even bigger market. Plans include going from 20 to 280 employees in five years.

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  • November 19, 2010
Roaring Back

Research shows 37% of recession companies will return stronger than ever. How do they do it?

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  • November 19, 2010
Coupon Kings

A company that lives and breathes data is finally going digital, specifically for online coupons. It makes the shift with an arsenal of weapons.

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  • November 19, 2010
Laser Focused

A company made up of military veterans is determined to protect its battlefield brethren. Its technology is catching on.

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  • November 19, 2010
Living on the EDGE

Jagged Peak, an e-commerce company that helps manufacturers fill direct orders, continues to rely on its unique software product to drive growth for years to come.

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  • November 19, 2010
Real World Knowledge

Retired engineer Paul Wahnish started CTEF as a way to bring tech into local classrooms. The program, which is catching on throughout Florida, aims to fight boredom among students.

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  • November 19, 2010
Ride the Subway

Onur Haytac parlayed a college gig into a firm that helps restaurants all over the country track sales. Competing against much larger firms doesn't faze him.

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Carrying On

The Wynn family of Naples has successfully passed the business enterprise from one generation to the next. Meritocracy, diversification and family bonds are clues to passing it on.

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