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  • October 21, 2021
Collective wisdom: Networking-focused startup hub quickly surpasses 100 members

In just over two years, Tampa, Florida-based Embarc Collective has redefined what it means to be a business incubator. CEO Lakshmi Shenoy reflects on the organization’s journey so far and what lies ahead.

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  • October 15, 2021
Young and bold entrepreneur quickly builds beauty school brand

Young entrepreneur follows through on a critical business practice, in re-investing significantly into her company. It’s already begun to pay off.

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  • October 14, 2021
Instead of pushing carts at Publix, an ambitious student starts a tutoring company

After seeing solid results in one student after a single tutoring lesson, high school student Larissa Lippe found herself building a company. Now she aims to grow a sustainable business.

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  • October 14, 2021
Nest egg: First Watch celebrates life as public company

About 75 employees from one of Manatee County’s largest companies took New York City by storm for the company’s IPO.

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  • October 7, 2021
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  • September 30, 2021
Perseverance pays off for 25-year-old company

En-Vision America got its start with a father-son duo who set out to change the way impairments affected taking medicine. As most good stories do, it all started with a card game.

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  • September 30, 2021
Family-run boat business sold — in deal of good timing

The third generation to run a family business, for a host of reasons, often stumbles. By staying open to alternative ideas, one family aims to avoid the turbulence.

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  • September 23, 2021
Skincare business grows rapidly with laser-like focus

After humble beginnings —a Home Depot credit card with a $20,000 limit helped — an entrepreneurial couple in a fast-growing industry looks to build on some recent success.

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  • September 23, 2021
Entrepreneurs excited about potential for cannabis café concept

Starting not only a new business, but also a new niche, has taught some bold Southwest Florida entrepreneurs an important lesson: from cops to clients, customer education is an ongoing task.

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  • September 16, 2021
Behind the scenes of a $100 million IPO launch

FIrst Watch seeks to capitalize on internal momentum and positive external factors in going public.

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  • Louis Llovio
  • September 9, 2021
Waste not, want not

Shawn Handrahan’s journey to running a Tampa apartment concierge services firm ValetLiving was anything but linear.

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  • Amanda Postma
  • September 9, 2021
Several yacht clubs in the area are navigating higher-than-normal member numbers

Many contribute the growth to the safety that the clubs provided during the pandemic. Now they're exploring ways to expand without diminishing the elegance.

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  • Amanda Postma
  • September 2, 2021
Companies hope to avoid fights while requiring some jabs

Despite the seemingly endless polarization, some employers see vaccine requirements as a huge step forward in the war against the pandemic. But rolling out vaccine policies — and rolling up sleeves — isn't always a cinch.

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  • August 26, 2021
Panic room firm posts frightening good growth

Business is booming for a manufacturer of high-tech safes, panic rooms and gun cabinets.

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  • August 12, 2021
Entrepreneurial couple — he’s 86, she’s 80 — gives way to the next generation

Industry-leading sailing school prepares for a new leadership era while it navigates a big surge in boating.

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