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Strategies

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  • Mark Gordon
  • October 21, 2016
Silver platter

Mike Gowan and Mike Quillen, approaching 25 years in a grueling industry, remain committed to finding ways to improve. One key behind the strategy goes beyond the restaurant.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • October 21, 2016
Skin studies

Dermatologist Dr. Seth Forman launched a clinical trials company four years ago. The small company has begun to make a name for itself with big pharmaceutical companies.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jillaine Owens
  • October 21, 2016
Get in the Game

Florida has three of the top gaming design universities. But the state's prohibition on the manufacture of gaming devices and equipment costs us jobs.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Denise Federer
  • October 21, 2016
Are you paying enough attention to company culture?

Whether you lead a public company or a family business, the culture at your organization will go a long way toward ensuring your employees are engaged, which will enhance your bottom line.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • October 21, 2016
Big swing

There's a subtle but powerful business lesson in the early days of a nonprofit's bold plan to bring a national museum to the region.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Bob Andelman
  • October 21, 2016
Dollars and sense

A group that funds Florida's brightest businesses seeks to expand its clout. Can it outdo Silicon Valley?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Brian Long
  • October 21, 2016
It's all about the service

Regardless of the industry, customer service is the lifeblood of any company's success.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Traci McMillan Beach
  • October 7, 2016
Tool time

From the company's humble beginnings in his garage, Michael Shaluly has built Pinellas County's Mastercut Tool Corp. into an international company with 100 employees.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • October 7, 2016
A crafty approach

The Makers Market and Workshops hopes to become a DIY destination in Bradenton.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Adrian Moore
  • September 30, 2016
Amendment 1: Bad for the Future

This proposed amendment appears to be pro-solar. A closer look reveals its true intent is to protect utility companies' profits.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Beth Luberecki
  • September 30, 2016
Insuring the future

The next generation is making an impact as family-owned Key Agency expands.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Mark Gordon
  • September 30, 2016
Back home

Gregg Carlson took an unusual path to reach the corner office of a $20 million homebuilder.

  • Strategies
    By
  • Steven Benna
  • September 30, 2016
Corporate report

Bank promotes executive to top position; Architecture firm expands workforce; Ad agency triples office space

  • Strategies
    By
  • Ted Carter
  • September 30, 2016
Air up there

Punta Gorda Airport's deep discount approach is a winner with carriers. Is the strategy sustainable?

  • Strategies
    By
  • Jean Gruss
  • September 23, 2016
Going up

New owners of one of the region's most prominent elevator companies target residential homes. Demographics fuel the demand.

  • Strategies
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