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Doctor driven

Polk County's growth is about more than warehouse and distribution. It's also a big opportunity for a nimbly run medical clinic.

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Award worthy

Building its own property, after years of holding off, and embracing efficiency have keyed recent growth at Tucker and Amy Alford's company. Another key: Never be afraid to ask for someone's business.

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Award worthy

Building its own property, after years of holding off, and embracing efficiency have keyed recent growth at Tucker and Amy Alford's company. Another key: Never be afraid to ask for someone's business.

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Suds on the bus

Standing out in what's become a crowded field of independent breweries can be difficult. One company, with franchise plans, thinks it has an edge.

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  • July 1, 2016
The last free lunch

How do you know you've made it in Tampa's business scene? When Bob Clark invites you to lunch.

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  • July 1, 2016
Royal builder

A. Vernon Allen Builder's newest owners are focused on strengthening the roots of the company in the exclusive enclave of Port Royal in Naples.

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Package promoters

A successful shipping company seeks a new approach in the fight for repeat customers. It might be on to something.

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  • July 1, 2016
Open up

Fifteen CEOs descended on Progressive Builders in April to give the company advice on how to better run the business. Mike Spreckelmeier took it well.

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  • July 1, 2016
Corporate report

Car dealership adds 40 jobs; Former bank CFO moves to insurance; Pest control firm names Tampa leader; Manufacturer appoints sales official

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Planes, Trains, Boats and Automobiles

Business owners like tax deductions. They especially like the idea that maybe the cost of the new boat that caught their eye at the boat show could be a tax deduction for their business.

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CEO CORNER | Yes, I have a real job

To create a memorable experience for customers, start in the parking lot.

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Boomtowns

As many as 22 new towns and a new Interstate 75 exit are in the plans for eastern Collier County.

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  • June 24, 2016
'Employer of choice'

To alleviate workers' child care stress, window manufacturer PGT decided to build its own facility. It looked to Disney for the model.

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Back for more

Surgeons at BioSpine Institute take a minimally invasive approach with procedures. It's more difficult, but it has led to rapid growth.

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Eat, sleep, dive

Wayne Hasson co-founded the Aggressor Fleet with one scuba boat in the Cayman Islands more than 30 years ago. Today, the fleet consists of 20 luxury yachts that ply 31 exotic destinations around the world.

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