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Strategies

    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 15, 2020
CEO shares insights from pandemic and how family time has been key

Jeff Jackson is CEO and president of Venice-based manufacturer PGT Innovations.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 15, 2020
Staffing, search firms see varied impacts on employers, employees from pandemic

Employee staffing and search firms are seeing firsthand the effects of the coronavirus, from the need to hire more workers quickly to searches being put on hold.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 15, 2020
Area cleaning company grows by staying true to its niche

Crystal Clean Green Cleaning has made a few shifts to new opportunities during the pandemic, including launching a disinfectant service.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 8, 2020
Area manufacturers shift during COVID-19 to make face shields

As demand surges for protective equipment for those on the front lines of fighting the coronavirus, Madico and Precision Products work quickly to change directions.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 8, 2020
Nonprofits get creative to maintain fundraising, presence

Just because supporters of nonprofits can’t get together in person during the COVID-19 crisis doesn’t mean fundraising stops. Enter virtual events.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 8, 2020
Area firm analyzes effects of COVID-19 on global supply chains

The coronavirus pandemic has caused worldwide supply chain disruptions. A strategist from Fort Myers-based supply chain services firm Allyn International shares what she’s seeing and what might be ahead.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • April 3, 2020
Chain reaction: Restaurant’s coronavirus troubles shared by vendors

Sarasota-Bradenton hospitality mainstay navigates crisis on many fronts.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • April 2, 2020
Make a stand: Manufacturing sector switches gears for the greater good

Gulf Coast manufacturers are putting their normal business practices on hold and repurposing their facilities and resources for the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 1, 2020
Successful remote work strategies require over-communication — and perspective

Firms are shifting from employees working at the office to working from home with whiplash speed. Several steps — maintaining meaningful connections among them — can ease the transition.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 1, 2020
Knives out: Survival gear stores see surge in sales

From gas masks and ammo to dehydrated food and medical supplies, it's all flying off shelves.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • April 1, 2020
Pizzeria owner adapts to changing conditions in the face of the coronavirus — toilet paper included

In a true sign of the times, Solorzano’s Pizzerias is giving away a free roll of toilet paper to customers who place an order over $30.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Kevin McQuaid
  • March 27, 2020
Publix Super Markets Inc. boosts supply chain

Publix Super Markets Inc., Lakeland-based grocer and the state's larges food supplier, is working to keep shelves stocked and stores virus free during the pandemic.

  • Industries
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • March 25, 2020
Soap company founder utilizes past crisis-management lessons

Online sales are up 140% year-over-year at Naples Soap Co.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 25, 2020
Real estate firm adapts to coronavirus conditions as demand continues

Despite uncertain times, Michael Saunders says there’s still high demand for real estate.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • March 25, 2020
Area hand sanitizer manufacturer increases production in wake of coronavirus

Durisan’s facility is running 24/7.

  • Strategies
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