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Strategies

    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • January 6, 2017
What if?

The statewide boom in tourism, a jobs machine for the region, has to end sometime, right?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • January 6, 2017
The other Hertz

While its bigger sibling struggles with operations, Herc Rentals has a sunnier outlook for the coming year.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Christopher Westley
  • January 6, 2017
For sustainable growth, state needs to diversify

The diversification lesson is a big one in all kinds of businesses. Will Florida decision-makers heed the value of having a variety of industries?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Susan Dushock
  • January 6, 2017
Slow and steady

The economic recovery points to a bright future in Florida — mixed in with a bit of uncertainty.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • January 6, 2017
Motor along

The recession thinned out the boating industry across the region, but the companies that remain are poised for a strong 2017.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mekael Teshome
  • January 6, 2017
Good news ahead

The regional economy will head into 2017 with 'considerable strength,' says one economist.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 30, 2016
Numbers cruncher

A new master's in data science program at New Coxllege of Florida lays the groundwork for more data-driven study.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Alicia Ceccarelli
  • December 30, 2016
Back to business

Media Vista Group, coming from humble beginnings, has big plans for the future. A new $2 million headquarters and studio will be a big ally.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • December 30, 2016
Blow the doors off

Crown Roofing LLC expects another year of growth and expansion, after it surpassed $50 million in revenue in 2016. One big sign: It might buy a crane in 2017.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 30, 2016
Booze bost

After opening in St. Petersburg in June, Kozuba & Sons Craft Distillery has started to appear in local retailers. Next step for the distillery is to reach restaurants and bars.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • December 30, 2016
Open airways

A niche health care college considers expanding its offerings.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 30, 2016
A bigger quest

ReliaQuest added nearly 100 new employees in 2016 and plans to hire up to 150 more in 2017. Top-notch training programs are paramount.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Randi Donahue
  • December 23, 2016
Partners with purpose

Selling cars and trucks is a means to an end for one area couple. What they really love to do is help people find new hope.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • December 23, 2016
Finding germs

Former Valpak President Jim Sampey is now exploring a new world: fighting bacteria.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • December 23, 2016
School days

With missions that are closely aligned, an apartment management firm teamed up with a national organization to build a new high school.

  • Strategies
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