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Grier Ferguson
June 10, 2020

As businesses reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, signage becomes more prominent than ever

From messages about social distancing to messages of gratitude, area signage companies say signs can help businesses make customers and employees more comfortable.

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Grier Ferguson
June 10, 2020

During pandemic, region’s community foundations harness customer service tactics

To quickly make a difference during the coronavirus, community foundations are making processes easy for both nonprofits and donors.

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Mark Gordon
June 3, 2020

College creates program to help businesses reenter the marketplace

Florida Gulf Coast University takes the lead on a big project: helping businesses prove they are ready to reopen.

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Grier Ferguson
May 20, 2020

Furniture stores see range of impacts from pandemic

Facing store closures, reopenings and supply chain issues, furniture stores are working to make sure customers feel comfortable shopping, whether in stores or online.

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Mark Gordon
May 15, 2020

Real estate sector opens new portal for sales

Agents and brokers embrace a once-unthinkable reality: selling homes without an in-person showing.

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Grier Ferguson
May 6, 2020

Nimble entrepreneurs create opportunities to connect with vendors, farmers and customers

When the pandemic closed the door to one segment of customers, two business leaders, in separate efforts, found new ways to reach people.

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By Mark Gordon and Grier Ferguson
May 1, 2020

Resilient farmers fight back against coronavirus

The region’s agriculture sector is scrambling to keep up with rapid-fire shifts in demand, forcing some unseemly scenes — like 7,000 gallons of spilled milk. But creative solutions are percolating.

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Grier Ferguson
April 30, 2020

Manufacturer splits employees into two teams during pandemic, sees increased competition, motivation

Sarasota-based Cruise Car has seen more demand lately for its medical carts.

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Grier Ferguson
April 30, 2020

Volunteer effort uses 3D printers to make face shields for area medical professionals

Beyond helping health care workers, the volunteers are learning key business lessons in efficiency and teamwork.

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Brian Hartz
April 29, 2020

More hand sanitizer flows from brewery

Big Storm Brewing co-owner L.J. Govoni says the Clearwater, Florida-based brewery's switch to hand sanitizer has helped accelerate its plans to launch a line of distilled spirits. Courtesy photo.

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Grier Ferguson
April 23, 2020

Farm market rolls out drive-thru service for groceries

To give customers another shopping option during the crisis, an area company brainstormed different options before landing on a drive-thru. It already has customers asking if the service will stay post-pandemic. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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As businesses reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, signage becomes more prominent than ever

During pandemic, region’s community foundations harness customer service tactics

College creates program to help businesses reenter the marketplace

Furniture stores see range of impacts from pandemic

Real estate sector opens new portal for sales

Nimble entrepreneurs create opportunities to connect with vendors, farmers and customers

Resilient farmers fight back against coronavirus

Manufacturer splits employees into two teams during pandemic, sees increased competition, motivation

Volunteer effort uses 3D printers to make face shields for area medical professionals

More hand sanitizer flows from brewery

Farm market rolls out drive-thru service for groceries

CEO shares insights from pandemic and how family time has been key

Staffing, search firms see varied impacts on employers, employees from pandemic

Area cleaning company grows by staying true to its niche

Area manufacturers shift during COVID-19 to make face shields

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