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Health care firm hires new medical director; Mosquito company wins innovation award; Payroll firm announces health care partnership; Law firm names new managing partner

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Open wide

Progressive Dental Marketing has grown by retaining customers, layering on new services and becoming an expert in its field.

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'Push yourself'

A construction firm born in the downturn has accomplished a unique feat: supersized annual revenue growth while remaining picky in choosing its clients and work.

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Proper props

A company with a simple and streamlined business model — lien searches — is on the verge of surpassing $10 million in annual revenues, from less than $1 million four years ago. Can it maintain the rapid pace?

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Pedal to the metal

Caldwell & Kerr Advertising specializes in helping auto dealers reach more customers through digital media, television and print. It's a fast-growing niche

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After the Disaster: We All Are Poorer

A common belief after a hurricane or flood is the affected areas experience an economic boon. Yes, but here's the rest of the story ...

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Fire and nice

The leadership skills in a fire department translate well to business. Randy Keirn blazes the path.

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  • September 16, 2016
The cost of conflict

Assumptions make for ill will and hurt feelings in a family business. Communicating clearly up front will help you avoid a misstep.

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  • September 16, 2016
Corporate report

Company plans 170 jobs and major investment; Manufacturer aims to crack commercial market with new deal; Economic development agency tabs new board members; Elevator firm announces new leadership team

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Trash into treasure

Tony Selvaggio started his business as a scrap metal recycling company. Now it's a thriving do-good venture.

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  • September 9, 2016
Listen first

Andrew Neitlich has coached execs on all kinds of issues. Here's how to apply his approach in your workplace.

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  • September 9, 2016
Laundry disruptor

The Laundromat business might not seem ripe for a multimillion-dollar technology infusion. A Tampa entrepreneur has different ideas.

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  • September 9, 2016
Are you paying yourself too much, or too little?

How you calculate your compensation can draw the eye of the IRS. Make sure you have clear justification — that's not based on paying the least amount of taxes.

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  • September 9, 2016
Corporate report

Ambulance executive to help oversee state association; Law firm adds estate and trust attorneys; Communications firm brings in two new leaders; Window firm names sales official; Global auto parts firm expands to Fort Myers

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Open door

Bob Briesacher has spent three decades building the name of his garage door company. He's done it so well, competitors have become copycats of the brand.

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