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Strategies

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  • Jean Gruss
  • May 7, 2009
Cost control

Rising expenses for uninsured patients has forced Health Management Associates to cut costs and improve patient admissions. So far, the Naples hospital company has been able to withstand the tough economy, but it is not immune.

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Stock the fridge

Hotels on the Gulf Coast are counting on Florida visitors staying close to home to boost a lackluster year so far. Discounts for Floridians will abound to maintain occupancies.

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Quick response

Mercury Medical wants to increase the variety and amount of medical products it sends to the world.

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  • 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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Stocks

View Stocks from various companies around the Gulf Coast.

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Financial Statements

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

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Corporate Report

Tampa Electric, Lakeland agreeon reclaimed water project

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  • 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.

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  • Jean Gruss
  • April 9, 2009
Tailor-made

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

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  • March 27, 2009
Corporate Report

Kinetic Concepts wound-care patent negated in Germany

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • February 27, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional Business News at a Glance

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  • 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.

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  • February 20, 2009
Gulf Coast Week

Regional Business News at a Glance

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