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Manufacturer seeks to make a mint off making scratch off lottery cards

Founded as IGT’s global Instant Ticket Services center in 2009, the Lakeland plant’s workforce has since doubled to about 300 full-time employees with an annual $12 million payroll. A

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New upscale hotel is latest development on expanding IMG Academy campus

The property represents broader plans the Academy has for new business opportunities.

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Electric Avenue

Bruce Barone leads Fifth Avenue South marketing efforts through next stage of evolution

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Chemical romance: Entrepreneur creates new ways to grow lab-based firm

American Compliance Technologies meets a growing need for expertise in complying with environmental regulations.

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Company credits growth to ESOP structure

B&I Contracting ESOP double-digit growth

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  • October 5, 2018
Pushing the building envelope

With a small army of experts in a tightly formed executive circle, BCB Homes' approach to a competitive market is to surround it with proficiency and know-how.

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  • September 28, 2018
Entrepreneur sets physical therapy business apart by focusing on importance of team

Total Therapy Florida now has two locations — one in Osprey and one in Englewood.

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  • September 28, 2018
Table top: Entrepreneur revs up his operation to deal with unexpected success

Tony Utegaard and the unique products made by his Safety Harbor, Florida-based company, Car Pool Tables Inc., are about to be introduced to a whole new market thanks to Costco.

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  • September 21, 2018
Building a business on a healthy diet

Stevens Construction has succeeded by not ‘overeating,’ says president Mark Stevens. The company is not about to start gorging — even during buffet days.

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  • September 14, 2018
Relentless entrepreneur hunts success — in cleaning clothes

Tampa area tech entrepreneur Todd Belveal passionately believes he could upend the way people pay to clean clothes at laundromats. Upend, as in replace coins with a smartphone app. While he still might succeed in his mission, Belveal has so far been

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Stabilized Steps walker attachment provides a stable foundation

Stabilized Steps walker attachment allows walkers to be used on uneven ground

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  • August 31, 2018
Two tech-infused real estate firms capitalize on lucrative industry shift

Software and technology advancements present opportunities for nimble companies to handle multiple parts of a transaction — not one person for title, one for mortgage, etc. as is usual.

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  • August 23, 2018
Destination dining

Kearns Restaurant Group opens second The Boathouse Tiki Bar & Grill at Sweetwater Landing Marina

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  • August 17, 2018
Guardian Angels

Tamiami Angel Funds offers young, growing companies something more than money. List includes intellectual capital in business acumen and mentorship.

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  • August 15, 2018
Sudden loss of chamber leader brings heartbreak — but also opportunity

Kathy Lehner beat out several candidates for the job and in March officially took on the role of president and CEO. She thinks her multi-year vision for the chamber helped land her the position.

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