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Strategies

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 16, 2009
Its Own Way: A Special Report on FCCI

The recession has clearly been a drag on FCCI, much like it has for just about every other business in the region. Its top executive, however, likes what he sees in the company's future.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2009
Stocks

View Stocks from various companies around the Gulf Coast.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2009
Financial Statements

View the Financial Statements from Gerdau Ameristeel Corp. and Brown & Brown Inc.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • April 10, 2009
Corporate Report

Tampa Electric, Lakeland agreeon reclaimed water project

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 9, 2009
A Second Chance

The banking industry shakeout is underway. Former top executives of once high-flying banks are seeking — and finding — new jobs.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • April 9, 2009
Tailor-made

Edmundo Muniz isn't worried about the prospects for bigger government involvement in drug pricing.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • March 27, 2009
Corporate Report

Kinetic Concepts wound-care patent negated in Germany

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • March 16, 2009
Chico's Clicks

Chico's FAS has never done much business on the Internet. But that's about to change as Chief Executive Officer David Dyer plans to double online sales of its women's apparel.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 5, 2009
'Unstoppable Passion'

The name Bob Roskamp carries significant weight in Gulf Coast development and philanthropic circles. Its heft, however, was born of tragedy.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 27, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional Business News at a Glance

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    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 26, 2009
Ground HEAT

With a new law and the green movement on its side, EarthLinked Technologies is ready to take off with geothermal heat pumps.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • February 20, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional Business News at a Glance

  • Strategies
    By
  • Observer Staff
  • February 19, 2009
Furnishing Growth

CEO Ray Fluitsma is on a mission to diversify and enhance the markets for custom furniture and millwork from AMC Industries.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • February 19, 2009
Positive AIG Effect

As companies shun the flashy resorts in this economic downturn, hoteliers like Fred Hirschovits hope corporate planners will pick the new Holiday Inn he recently opened.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • January 23, 2009
Foreclosure Frenzy

Making money in the foreclosure market, says one Gulfcoast broker, takes a potent mix of aggression and know-how.

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