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Strategies

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  • 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
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 16, 2019
Genetic test analysis company has cracked the code

Rising demand for clinical genetic testing has created a niche that St. Petersburg, Florida-based InformedDNA is ready to fill.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 16, 2019
Area company grows customer base, sales and reach through focused social media

Seminole-based Teami Blends focuses on products inspired by tea.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 16, 2019
Marketing executive who works with early-stage companies, firms in transition sees opportunity in area

Through agencies Brand Communication Design and Comunicano, Andy Abramson helps companies position their strategy to match their goal.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 9, 2019
Le Big Mac: Mother-daughter duo rapidly grows treat business

In building an $11 million pastry business, Rosalie Guillem and Audrey Guillem-Saba say oui oui to chasing the American dream.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 9, 2019
New CEO lights the way as firm changes course

OttLite, a venerable Tampa, Florida, lighting technology firm, has fought off stagnation by jumping into a new market: products that reduce eyestrain.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 9, 2019
Company stands out in competitive field by harnessing power of Disney-inspired customer service

Greg Wann has owned Homewatch CareGivers of Sarasota for nine years.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Grier Ferguson
  • August 2, 2019
At fire truck plant, attention to detail reigns — right down to shiny red paint

About 500 employees work at the 37-acre Pierce Manufacturing plant in Bradenton.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • August 2, 2019
Cabinetmaker, staying nimble, builds solid business

WG Wood Products is a multimillion-dollar manufacturer of a wide array of home accents, from wood bookcases and speaker shelves to recessed toilet tissue holders and jewelry cabinets.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • August 2, 2019
National manufacturers highlight industry anxiety

Optimism among manufacturers nationally could be waning.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Hartz
  • August 2, 2019
Danish draft beer equipment maker drinks up growth

After spending more than a decade consolidating the majority of its U.S. resources, Micro Matic looks to conquer nonalcoholic categories.

  • Strategies
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