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(Former) New York entrepreneur embraces Florida's freedoms

Buddy Foy says year one of being a Sunshine State resident has gone rather well.

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Car wash company keeps rearview mirror on competitors

The Anderson family had a solid head start on the latest iteration of the car wash industry. Now deep-pocketed competitors are in their rearview mirror.

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Office furniture firm plans for big 2022

The a-ha moment a Tampa office furniture company sought for an air purification system it’s selling was elusive in 2021. It’s determined to get there in 2022.

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Human resource outsourcing firm stays constantly busy

Integrity Employee Leasing is preparing itself for another busy year in 2022.

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Longtime entrepreneurs dive headfirst into business idea amid pandemic — now it's valued at $12 million

The founders of Bushwacker Spirits were told repeatedly to put off starting the company until after the pandemic had run its course for a year. Good thing they didn't listen.

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How to turn the Great Resignation into great opportunities

The scramble to attract and retain workers can quickly change a company’s fortunes — for better or worse. Solutions are within reach.

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Police force goes out of its comfort zone — and geography — to woo new officers

Lakeland Police Department sets up pipeline of officers from New York City.

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Venerable food brokerage firm navigates supply issues, succession plan

Food industry brokers are caught between logistically challenged manufacturers and retailers dealing with shortages that drive up prices. One area firm finds its place in the middle.

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Weight for It: Gym entrepreneurs muscle up for growth

Geoff Dyer and Vince Julien are gung-ho to grow their portfolio of membership-based clubs, capitalizing on the industry’s pandemic-based upheaval.

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Startup real estate brokerage targets 500 agents by 2023

The Osbornes have big plans to earn more market share utilizing a different, if not entirely new, mousetrap.

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Construction industry officials develop program to attract more workers

The program was designed to educate workers on building skills and construction safety.

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Architecture firm hires 10 during the pandemic

The Sarasota-based firm didn't skip a beat amid a pandemic and worker shortage. All it needed was free coffee. And the desire to challenge normal conventions.

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New staffing platform turns focus to gig workers

Rather than hiring workers the traditional way, a new staffing platform is changing things up. And it's not a quick scheme to get hospitality industry workers back, either.

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Law firm reinvents its retention strategy

The firm found success through investing in its workforce — and overhauling its summer associate program.

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