Strategies

Jean Gruss
March 20, 2015

In the tank

Four companies pitched investors for capital at the first open meeting of VenturePitch SWFL. Which firm has the best chance to make it?

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
March 20, 2015

Smolker Bartlett renamed, moves, names Sheppard managing shareholder; Dais Analytic research receives $1 million from Army program; Southwest Florida media firm Coaste hires new associate publisher; xG Technology trims personnel and expenses to right-size operations; Dow Electronics finishes acquisition of Louisiana's Eagle Distributors

Strategies

Barry Friedman
March 20, 2015

Away from Amazon

Sorting and distribution centers helped Polk County overcome the downturn. Now construction firms in the area crave more work.

Strategies

Michael Hinman
March 20, 2015

Cabinet appointment

The recession almost claimed McCabinet. But its second-generation owner is working to ensure the company will survive the next one.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
March 13, 2015

Wired city

Technology that allows municipalities to create citywide Wi-Fi using streetlights is no longer a futuristic endeavor. A Naples startup leads the way.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
March 13, 2015

Corporate report

Gold Coast Eagle, Pepin Distributing bringing Rochester Mills beers to Gulf Coast; PikMyKid receives funding, partnership with access to 30,000 schools; Motorworks Brewing designing beer line around the Donut Experiment; SBA looking for business owners for Tampa's first Emerging Leaders Initiative; Davis & Associates merging with Howard F. Crossman CPA; i9 Sports league signs agreements adding two franchise markets

Strategies

Denise Federer
March 13, 2015

Are you sabotaging your succession?

Most successful business leaders understand the need to have a carefully designed succession plan to ensure the sustainability of their operation for the long term.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
March 6, 2015

Face time

A Gulf Coast consumer products firm covets a new segment of customers. It requires deft marketing.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
March 6, 2015

Hurdle jumps

Empowering employees is more than a catch phrase for one of the top managers in major league baseball. It's also a great way to build a winning team.

Strategies

Jean Gruss
March 6, 2015

Global reach

You don't need to be close to a big port or cargo airport to manage logistics. Just ask Allen Trevett, the CEO of Allyn International in Fort Myers.

Strategies

Mark Gordon
March 6, 2015

'Like lava'

Personnel and financing hurdles are a nonstarter for 73-year-old entrepreneur Dick Williams. His challenge: Foster growth while he staves off a degenerative disease.

Strategies

Traci McMillan Beach
March 6, 2015

Cuban commerce

Cedar Hames recently joined Pinellas County commissioners on a trip to Cuba. The goal: Check out potential business opportunities — and pitfalls.

Strategies

Business Observer Staff
March 6, 2015

Corporate report

Fort Myers' Pearl Brands wins Bayliner Boats national account; Quality Carriers expands into Kentucky Market; Newslines announces revenue sharing with contributors, editors; Silver Airways expands Tampa flights to Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Abaco; St. Pete, Punta Gorda airports adding Allegiant flights; Duffy's Sports Grill opens first West Coast location; Advanzeon Solutions, Nevada Health Co-op expanding relationship; GulfCoast Business Finance president resigning; Frontier Airlines adding flight from Fort Myers to northern Kentucky

Strategies

Mark Gordon
February 27, 2015

'Exotic plumbing'

An innovative plumbing firm is tackling several challenges, from customer education to finding top employees.

Strategies

James R.
February 27, 2015

Know your customer

Others can try to copy your prices or your products, but exceptional customer service will always differentiate you from your competition.

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In the tank

Corporate report

Away from Amazon

Cabinet appointment

Wired city

Corporate report

Are you sabotaging your succession?

Face time

Hurdle jumps

Global reach

'Like lava'

Cuban commerce

Corporate report

'Exotic plumbing'

Know your customer

Bradenton's Fit2Run opens temporary Tampa store, hopes to make it permanent

Sarasota opens $210M improved wastewater plant to big accolades

Wealth management firm opens Sarasota office

St. Pete-Clearwater airport breaks passenger records amid expansion

Tennessee investor pays $13 million for Fort Myers medical office

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