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Strategies

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • October 25, 2019
Veggie Tales: Behind the scenes of the new Publix store prototype

Changes at Publix go beyond the produce.

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  • Grier Ferguson
  • October 4, 2019
After area plays host to two film shoots, officials hope to woo more movies to town

The Tampa Bay area provided locations for two recent Hallmark Channel film shoots.

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    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 4, 2019
Real estate brokerage plays up ownership potential

Longtime entrepreneur, after years of various ventures, believes he’s got the next big thing in real estate. He’s off to a fast start.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 27, 2019
Chemistry firm makes business mark with markers

Faced with a perplexing challenge, a business-focused team of scientists went inside the box. Up next: marker market domination.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • September 20, 2019
By diversifying revenue streams and introducing new operating model, area organization positions itself for next phase

A concept of changing exhibits and events dubbed The Living Museum has helped Selby Gardens bring in more visitors.

  • Strategies
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  • Grier Ferguson
  • September 20, 2019
By tapping into potential of puzzling product, area company gains new clients, pursues more

Aaron Watkins is selling promotional BB puzzles through Carab Enterprises.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • September 13, 2019
Boat builder aims to ride big growth wave

Kevin Prentice turned a come-as-you-are business into process-based, streamlined model.

  • Strategies
    By
  • John Haughey
  • September 13, 2019
Bowling-aligned firm strikes balance between old, new customers

What’s a company supposed to do when its core customer base begins to shrink? For one business, the answer lies in innovation and a heavy dose of customer education.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 1, 2019
Homebuilder nears big sales milestone

Behind a details matter philosophy and smart land deals, Neal Communities remains at the top of the homebuilding industry. One executive, normally out of the spotlight, has a big role in the success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • August 30, 2019
Company primed for growth after overcoming early mistakes

Even with a big dose of early success, Jonathan Bucci has had to zigzag several times in pursuit of ambitious company growth goals.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • August 30, 2019
Tech entrepreneur aims for second multimillion-dollar business

The staples of building a sustainable business, even in the ultra-fast tech sector, are at the forefront of Joe Rhem’s latest startup.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 23, 2019
Vehicle manufacturer revs up for growth

Cruise Car’s growth — its payroll has jumped nearly fourfold, for one example, from four people to 15 in two years — comes on several fronts.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 23, 2019
Flavorful fortune: An on-trend manufacturer drinks up sales

As sparkling water increasingly grabs market share that once belonged to soda, Clearwater-based Monin has reaped big rewards. How will it keep the growth flowing?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 23, 2019
With innovative home plans, builder caters to evolution of 'single-family' housing

The Chicago firm has capitalized on a burgeoning trend in the region: multigenerational housing. New challenges await, including a battle for land.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 16, 2019
Museum seeks visibility after major rebranding

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature looks for new opportunities for awareness, attendance and audience impact.

  • Strategies
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