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By Beth Luberecki
December 16, 2021

Homebuilding exec lands new gig with aviation businesses

Staying nimble helps fuel Elliot Mintzer's success.

Strategies

By Business Observer Staff
December 9, 2021

How to turn the Great Resignation into great opportunities

The scramble to attract and retain workers can quickly change a company’s fortunes — for better or worse. Solutions are within reach.

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By Mark Gordon
December 9, 2021

Police force goes out of its comfort zone — and geography — to woo new officers

Lakeland Police Department sets up pipeline of officers from New York City.

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By Brian Hartz
December 9, 2021

Venerable food brokerage firm navigates supply issues, succession plan

Food industry brokers are caught between logistically challenged manufacturers and retailers dealing with shortages that drive up prices. One area firm finds its place in the middle.

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By Mark Gordon
December 9, 2021

Weight for It: Gym entrepreneurs muscle up for growth

Geoff Dyer and Vince Julien are gung-ho to grow their portfolio of membership-based clubs, capitalizing on the industry’s pandemic-based upheaval.

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By Beth Luberecki
December 9, 2021

Startup real estate brokerage targets 500 agents by 2023

The Osbornes have big plans to earn more market share utilizing a different, if not entirely new, mousetrap.

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By Business Observer Staff
December 9, 2021

Construction industry officials develop program to attract more workers

The program was designed to educate workers on building skills and construction safety.

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By Amanda Postma
December 9, 2021

Architecture firm hires 10 during the pandemic

The Sarasota-based firm didn't skip a beat amid a pandemic and worker shortage. All it needed was free coffee. And the desire to challenge normal conventions.

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By Amanda Postma
December 9, 2021

New staffing platform turns focus to gig workers

Rather than hiring workers the traditional way, a new staffing platform is changing things up. And it's not a quick scheme to get hospitality industry workers back, either.

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By Amanda Postma
December 9, 2021

Law firm reinvents its retention strategy

The firm found success through investing in its workforce — and overhauling its summer associate program.

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By Amanda Postma
December 9, 2021

One way to fight employee turnover? Increase pay.

The credit union has been putting culture first for awhile, but has found that providing competitive wages is more important now than ever.

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By Brian Hartz
December 2, 2021

Taste test: Food company faces new challenges in market it helped define

Tampa, Florida-based FitLife Foods faces a competitive landscape reshaped by the pandemic and a proliferation of meal-delivery services.

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By Beth Luberecki
November 18, 2021

Pilot training academy combats industry shortage with $15M investment

Constant improvement mindset puts Paragon Flight Training on a path to a higher level of growth.

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By Brian Hartz
October 29, 2021

Wash fulfillment: Disruptive firm aims to take competition to the cleaners

Hyper-focused on brand development and customer loyalty, Woodie’s Wash Shack is shaking up the car wash industry in Florida. A lot more expansion is on the way.

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By Brian Hartz
October 21, 2021

Collective wisdom: Networking-focused startup hub quickly surpasses 100 members

In just over two years, Tampa, Florida-based Embarc Collective has redefined what it means to be a business incubator. CEO Lakshmi Shenoy reflects on the organization’s journey so far and what lies ahead.

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