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  • February 12, 2016
Driving talent

Hertz's new corporate campus in Estero dispels a lingering misperception that real business doesn't happen in Florida.

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The best employer

Fortune magazine named Arthrex among the top 100 best places to work last year. The list is a recruiting magnet.

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  • February 12, 2016
Corporate report

Harley dealer heads west for new store; Barbecue chain connects with baseball; Daytime cafe signs franchisee for 18 locations; Roofing company lands Tampa airport gig; Bank reports larger results; Waste collection firm names top executive

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  • February 12, 2016
How to choose a trusted adviser

Having skilled professionals to help navigate issues and provide advice is essential for any family business. Make sure you know what qualities you seek to help you select the right ones.

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  • February 12, 2016
Talent chasers

From spotting parts of a resume ripe for lies to judging body language, Joe McElmeel has a learned a lot about recruiting executives.

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  • February 5, 2016
Corporate report

Job recruitment firm names new GM; Bank expands into Tampa, names leadership team; County promotes building official; Architecture firm names new partners; Community management company hires regional VP

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  • February 5, 2016
Power play

An ambitious tech company is in a tough spot: It has a product in high demand, but supply is also high. How will it capture market share?

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  • February 5, 2016
Fast pitch

Four early-stage companies pitched their ideas to investors at a Shark Tank-style event in Naples recently. Technology binds them together.

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  • February 5, 2016
Culture club

Peers decide employee raises at this software company — in an open and public vote. What in millennial-world is going on?

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  • February 4, 2016
Three multitasking myths that can derail a career

Baylor University professor researches promotes “excellence in outcomes” over doing a lot at once.

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  • January 29, 2016
Emotions and negotiating in a family business

How to keep your cool — and your family relationships — when business conflicts heat up.

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  • January 29, 2016
Corporate report

Grocery giant headed to college; Company wins Microsoft partner designation; Real estate company adds leaders; Homebuilder executive joins board; Tech firm expanding national reach; Collier cities rank high in job retention

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  • January 29, 2016
By the book

Peppertree Press, with a folksy, customer-first approach, is ready for the next chapter in independent publishing.

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  • January 29, 2016
Dressed for success

Shades Kids is growing as fast as its pint-sized customers. The challenge now is to stay ahead of the growth.

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  • January 29, 2016
Iron man

The heavy construction equipment industry is light on technology. A trucking entrepreneur aims to change that.

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