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Mark Gordon
February 2, 2018

Battle Ready

Building a company full of leaders isn't the impossible dream, says a veteran and former West Point instructor. It requires high doses of character.

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Business Observer Staff
February 2, 2018

New Markets

In modernizing PhosLab, George Fernandez didn't forget its roots: passion

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Ted Carter
February 2, 2018

Food for Life

Dinner delivery is no longer a 30-minute pizza race. Several businesses in the region, instead, see a growing surge in nutritious meals brought to customers' front doors.

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Ted Carter
January 26, 2018

Beer Here

Selling beer, at least the locally made kind, is about more than hops and barley. One secret to success is to create, then nurture, a super-cool, club-like environment. width="630" height="357" />

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Business Observer Staff
January 19, 2018

'A Little Confusing'

A colossal rewrite of the federal tax code tantalized the business community. Will the huge changes pay off long-term?

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Mark Gordon
January 19, 2018

Fresh Cycle

Motorcycle entrepreneur Scott Fischer has spent three decades pounding on operational excellence for here-and-now. His best move: Saving time for the future.

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Grier Ferguson
January 19, 2018

Raises, bonuses flow at beverage firm

Outspoken CEO relishes tax break and move toward 'good government.'

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Brian Hartz
January 12, 2018

Write Stuff

Commercial cleaning entrepreneur Todd Hopkins has turned his writing hobby into a successful side career as an author of faith-based business books.

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Grier Ferguson
January 12, 2018

Take Aim

The first time business owner Patricia Staebler had to shoot a sniper rifle, she hit two bull's-eyes. Now she's on a mission to get even better.

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Brian Hartz
January 12, 2018

Climb Every Mountain

After taking up mountain climbing a decade ago, Tampa attorney Stefan Stein has already summited some of the world's tallest peaks. He's got more climbing in mind.