Strategies

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Avoiding Trouble

As Century Bank approaches $1 billion in assets, its strategy is changing to reflect the current banking market. Loan denials, for example, have doubled over the past year.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Clean Technology

Taking an old-tech company high-tech has meant huge savings and a competitive advantage for Platinum Total Fabricare.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Always on his mind

Being laid off was the tipping point for a marketing guru who long dreamed about starting his own firm. A timely run-in with country legend Willie Nelson was the inspiration.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 20, 2007

Doing the Dirty Work

Spaulding Decon takes on Gulf Coast jobs most people don't want to see. It's an unusual niche with plenty of dirty work to go around.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mastery Now

Research and long-term planning are key parts of the growth plan for a sign-making franchise company that grew more than 25% in 2006.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Connection Maker

One dean says the University of South Florida, with its 40,000 students, is a rising star, as is its business school. It's time to shine the light.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

On a Roll

Rick Collins had to cajole about 1,000 customers to rescue hurricane-shutter company Rolsafe. Now, he's marching up the West Coast to Sarasota and Tampa with ambitious growth plans.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Mowing 'em Down

Finding ways to save on gas and electricity has provided a jolt for a growing landscaping company seeking to conquer the entire Gulf Coast.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Nano Chemical Systems Holdings moves to Tampa, adds new CEONeoGenomics researches with Power3 Medical ProductsAblest directors approve Koosharem buyout offerOSI Restaurant Partners merger decision May 8NeoMedia Technologies divesting 12snap AGNCircle Entertainment lands Mighty Machines rightsiDatix teams with Nexsan Tech for joint shippingIndianapolis chooses MethodFactory IntranetTechnology Development reaches deal with LifeWare Ad agency celebrates 10-year anniversaryOAK recognized by Florida Education DepartmentSoftrim moves operations from Naples to EsteroFitch gives good ranking to Walter MortgageLee County Visitor, Convention Bureau director heads to St. PeteMoore & Williams to become Moore, BoguszMullet's Aluminum gets top PGT statusDebbie Does Freight adds corporate division

Industries

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Build the Vision

34-year-old Matt Leiter is the point person on two high-profile projects on Palm Avenue. He has a vision for downtown Sarasota.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

Moving On

Imagine buying a business that relies on the former owner to manage the day-to-day operations. Then, he dies.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 13, 2007

How to Sell Yourself

Forget the Internet and help wanted ads, a career adviser says. Expand your network to hear about the best jobs and learn how to sell yourself.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2007

'Capitalism at Its Finest'

Small- and medium-size companies are benefiting from increased competition among Tampa Bay area banks for their business now that the housing market has slowed.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2007

Lending Lessons

Loan loss reserve portfolios are increasing up and down the Gulf Coast, and for good reason: Banks don't want to be left without a seat when the real estate music stops.

Entrepreneurs

Business Observer Staff
April 6, 2007

Regional Expansion

Regions Financial is focused on merging with AmSouth Bancorporation, but expect the bank to grow aggressively in Southwest Florida when that's done.

Entrepreneurs

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Avoiding Trouble

Clean Technology

Always on his mind

Doing the Dirty Work

Mastery Now

Connection Maker

On a Roll

Mowing 'em Down

Corporate Report

Build the Vision

Moving On

How to Sell Yourself

'Capitalism at Its Finest'

Lending Lessons

Regional Expansion

Southwest Florida homebuilder dies at 91

California dental insurer cutting Tampa jobs

After changes, Boar’s Head reopens plant tied to listeria outbreak

Naples' David Hoffmann takes over Iowa newspaper chain

Tampa Bay Rays unveil stadium designs, plan to woo public

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