Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 30, 2020

Manufacturer splits employees into two teams during pandemic, sees increased competition, motivation

Sarasota-based Cruise Car has seen more demand lately for its medical carts.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 30, 2020

Volunteer effort uses 3D printers to make face shields for area medical professionals

Beyond helping health care workers, the volunteers are learning key business lessons in efficiency and teamwork.

Strategies

By Brian Hartz
April 29, 2020

More hand sanitizer flows from brewery

Big Storm Brewing co-owner L.J. Govoni says the Clearwater, Florida-based brewery's switch to hand sanitizer has helped accelerate its plans to launch a line of distilled spirits. Courtesy photo.

Industries

By Grier Ferguson
April 23, 2020

Farm market rolls out drive-thru service for groceries

To give customers another shopping option during the crisis, an area company brainstormed different options before landing on a drive-thru. It already has customers asking if the service will stay post-pandemic. 

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 15, 2020

CEO shares insights from pandemic and how family time has been key

Jeff Jackson is CEO and president of Venice-based manufacturer PGT Innovations.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 15, 2020

Staffing, search firms see varied impacts on employers, employees from pandemic

Employee staffing and search firms are seeing firsthand the effects of the coronavirus, from the need to hire more workers quickly to searches being put on hold.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 15, 2020

Area cleaning company grows by staying true to its niche

Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has made a few shifts to new opportunities during the pandemic, including launching a disinfectant service.

Strategies
Growth

By Grier Ferguson
April 8, 2020

Area manufacturers shift during COVID-19 to make face shields

As demand surges for protective equipment for those on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus, Madico and Precision Products work quickly to change directions.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 8, 2020

Nonprofits get creative to maintain fundraising, presence

Just because supporters of nonprofits can’t get together in person during the COVID-19 crisis doesn’t mean fundraising stops. Enter virtual events.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 8, 2020

Area firm analyzes effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains

The coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide supply chain disruptions. A strategist from Fort Myers-based supply chain services firm Allyn International shares what she’s seeing and what might be ahead.

Strategies

By Mark Gordon
April 3, 2020

Chain reaction: Restaurant’s coronavirus troubles shared by vendors

Sarasota-Bradenton hospitality mainstay navigates crisis on many fronts.

Strategies

By Brian Hartz
April 2, 2020

Make a stand: Manufacturing sector switches gears for the greater good

Gulf Coast manufacturers are putting their normal business practices on hold and repurposing their facilities and resources for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 1, 2020

Successful remote work strategies require over-communication — and perspective

Firms are shifting from employees working at the office to working from home with whiplash speed. Several steps — maintaining meaningful connections among them — can ease the transition.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 1, 2020

Knives out: Survival gear stores see surge in sales

From gas masks and ammo to dehydrated food and medical supplies, it's all flying off shelves.

Strategies

By Grier Ferguson
April 1, 2020

Pizzeria owner adapts to changing conditions in the face of the coronavirus — toilet paper included

In a true sign of the times, Solorzano’s Pizzerias is giving away a free roll of toilet paper to customers who place an order over $30.

Strategies

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