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Strategies

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  • March 17, 2006
The ADDY Awards

No commercials were skipped as the local advertising industry celebrated the best in its field. Winners hope to compete regionally, and possibly nationally.

  • Industries
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
Finding their Way

A company that has been selling computerized mapping services overseas looks for new business closer to home. The challenge: Selling the cool factor.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
The Perfect Candidate

The single most important question to ask job candidates is: Of all that you've accomplished, what's the most significant? Hiring expert Lou Adler also says you need to compose the right ad.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

  • Industries
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
The Technical Investment

From large real estate firms to local banks, companies have various forms of a 'help desk.' The trick is to find a formula that is cost-effective, yet beneficial to employees and customers.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
Back from the Bust

Groups devoted to supporting the tech industry had growth problems of their own during the industry's slide. Being more active in the community and reaching out to untapped markets has helped them come back.

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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
Government Efficiency

It's no joke: A pair of top government officials have found that using technology keeps them on top ofSouthwest Florida's rapid growth. It saves money, too.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 17, 2006
Baby Steps

The Gulf Coast won't ever be Silicon Valley. But technology is becoming more of an economic force here as clusters grow, especially companies related to medical science.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2006
Dreaming BIG

Developer Joel Cantor plans to build what he says will be downtown St. Petersburg's tallest and best mixed-used tower. He signed up a star architect to design the $160 million, 35-story building. Trump Tower 'is going to be nice,' Cantor says. 'But I think we're going to trump Trump.'

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2006
Corporate Report

Look at briefs from Gulf Coast businesses for free.

  • Industries
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2006
Close to Home

Health Management Associates succeeds by buying and turning around struggling rural hospitals. But as patients begin to bear a greater burden of healthcare costs, the company, and hospital industry, face a new set of challenges.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2006
Their Own Agenda

The legislative priorities of small businesses don't mirror those of Florida's big corporations.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 10, 2006
A Suite Life

The father of the modern Ritz-Carlton, Horst Schulze, warns business owners that cutting costs might be good in the short run, but it's a quick fix. His advice: Build value, from the ground up.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2006
Condo Craze: Tampa Top 10

The Southwest Florida construction industry keeps on motoring. Condos aredriving the growth.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • Adam Hughes
  • March 2, 2006
Condo Craze: Sara/Mana Top 10

The Southwest Florida construction industry keeps on motoring. Condos aredriving the growth.

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