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  • By Matt Walsh |
  • April 1, 2010
Sink's business plan: fiddling in the margins

Alex Sink's business plan will not get her elected governor.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 25, 2009
Young at Heart

Nicci Kobritz began reforming her own health care business long before the industry became a political powder keg. The result is a $4 million company that has grown revenues almost 60% during the recession.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • December 3, 2010
Bond Bonanza?

Government issuers of taxable Build America Bonds enjoy a big subsidy from taxpayers, but a study claims the bonds hurt the main holders of municipal bonds: individual U.S. taxpayers.

  • Florida
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 17, 2010
The Budget Maven

Donna Arduin's influence will likely be significant on the budget that Gov.-elect Rick Scott presents to the state Legislature in the New Year. Expect serious reforms to boost job creation.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 25, 2010
Can You Hear Me Now?

The seismic growth of the mobile and smart phone industry holds promise for more than Google and Apple. Some risk-taking Gulf Coast entrepreneurs also want in.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 13, 2010
Off PACE

The property assessed clean energy program raced around the country and Florida with its promise of jobs and energy savings until a federal agency bucked the White House.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 7, 2010
Recession Cushion

The furniture industry, no surprise, is hurting. But at least one Gulf Coast entrepreneur has found a way to thrive in the industry despite the dire circumstances.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 5, 2011
Off the Couch

Larry Norris got out of the furniture business more than a decade ago, but he's confident there's opportunity today.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • August 5, 2011
Public Charity: Wise or Waste?

Local governments contracting with nonprofits for services spend millions of taxpayers' dollars each year. The strategy has its supporters and detractors.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 20, 2013
Quiet Giant

Crews Banking Corp. has quietly joined the exclusive $1 billion asset club of Florida community banks and has been profitable even through the downturn.

  • Finance
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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • May 18, 2012
Make the Customer Happy

Dan Rodriguez's Veredus Corp. is building a national organization with the right people and hard work.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 29, 2012
Instant Entrepreneur

Jason Fry was tending bar when he won the Florida Lottery in late 2007. Unlike lucky people who spent all their winnings, Fry parlayed his millions into successful businesses.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Lindsay Downey |
  • July 6, 2012
Guns Blazing

A Lebanese immigrant recently relocated his business from Connecticut to the Gulf Coast. Despite several hurdles, the move is working.

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  • By Rod Thomson |
  • July 20, 2012
Go Deep

Bauer Foundation Corp. survived the recession by landing a big contract in a new area of expertise. New technology and specialization allowed it to lead the way.

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  • By Amanda Postma |
  • August 12, 2021
While leisure travel spikes, business travel remains half of what it was

Tourism numbers are back up. New flights are multiplying in airports across the region. But business travel has been slow to join the party.

  • Travel-Tourism
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • February 26, 2021
Want to build leadership confidence? Fire your workplace villain

After a punch-to-the-gut setback, a high-flying C-Suite executive learned some big lessons in the consistent confidence it takes to be a standout leader. Now she shares her secrets with other leaders.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 29, 2021
Hotel group builds confidence with clients during pandemic

Naples Hotel Group’s experience and expertise has sown confidence among clients — even during the pandemic. Many have hired the company for multiple management assignments.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 18, 2018
No plan 'B' ... but failure is an option

There's no plan 'B' for Rachel Carpenter, whose St. Pete startup, Intrinio, is growing rapidly while also disrupting the financial data industry.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 25, 2019
Medical products firm shifts directions, plots global expansion

Even with two decades of solid proof, industry product knowledge remains a core task for a medical device firm.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • April 1, 2022
One stop shopping: Sale of building materials raise money for affordable housing

Habitat for Humanity ReStores offer treasures for collectors and supply-chain-strapped contractors alike.

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