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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 21, 2010
Solo Relations

Rising health insurance costs and increased competition are two obstacles that can make a solo marketing career more challenging. But an economic rebound could help overcome those obstacles.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 4, 2010
Grocer Super Battle

A move to turn more Walmarts into supercenters that sell groceries is afoot nationwide, with a focus on the Gulf Coast. Publix, the king of Florida supermarkets, is in for a fight.

  • Strategies
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 4, 2010
King of the Cape

You have to be nimble and aggressive to master Cape Coral's wild swings in property prices. John Carney has mastered the crazy market.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 27, 2010
Return of Retirees

The battered Gulf Coast construction industry has found a potential sliver of hope from an old Florida industry.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 18, 2011
Follow the money

A group of Collier County government appointees asked The Jackson Laboratory tough questions. In the end, Collier decided it was too risky.

  • Florida
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 12, 2013
Trash talk

In his search for a recession-proof business, Les Leith found it — in other people's trash. His waste removal firm aims to replicate the model nationwide.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 29, 2013
Flower Power

A.P. Hollingsworth initially sought to grow a barbecue-sauce business. But he instead combined a passion for orchids with a fearless entrepreneurial spirit to build a longstanding flower company.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 28, 2013
Making waves

Chris-Craft, the local company that made boats for John F. Kennedy and Elvis Presley, has slowly sailed back to pre-downturn levels. One key lesson: Get expenses under control — quickly.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • May 13, 2011
Clarified Success

Jane Mason built her Clearwater firm on a software program that ties together work processes for mortgage servicers. Growth has boomed through the recession and isn't likely to stop there.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 9, 2011
Careful Lending

Bankers say they've got money to lend, but finding creditworthy customers has been difficult. The challenge: The most desirable customers already have bankers.

  • Finance
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 19, 2011
Ready to Represent

David Mulicka successfully managed his construction firm through the downturn and now plans to take his entrepreneurial skills to Tallahassee.

  • Industries
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • September 30, 2011
Private-sizing Government

The privatization trend is gaining steam in the unending economic downturn. But plenty of hurdles remain.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 14, 2011
Tough Task

A panel of 15 business and government leaders aims to help Florida save $3 billion over four years. It's a big idea kind of group.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 29, 2011
Denim Divas

The market for a company that sells a $250 pair of jeans is tight. But an entrepreneur-designer duo will still try to squeeze in it.

  • Strategies
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  • By Dan Ping |
  • April 29, 2011
Banking on Business

Orlando officials want to make the city Florida's leading sporting event host. To beat Tampa and Miami, the city will need plenty of help from the local business community.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 9, 2013
Florida focus

Making one bank work successfully throughout Florida is a supersized challenge. One institution, backed by $700 million in capital to lend, has a quiet confidence it can do it.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 28, 2012
Stay Simple

A former NBC creative director says marketing a product or service shouldn't be complicated. One key to success: Tear down internal silos — immediately.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 11, 2011
Economic Developer

Economic development folks might want to meet Arun Maheshwari, one of the trailblazers of outsourcing to India. He and his son, Amit Maheshwari, are buying commercial real estate in Fort Myers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 13, 2012
One of a Kind

Nathan Benderson turned a hardscrabble childhood into a lifetime of success and philanthropy. He died April 7.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 4, 2012
The Pizza Engineer

A self-described gearhead, Chuck Senatore designed a super-efficient kitchen for his chain of pizza restaurants.

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