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  • October 13, 2017
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Chief Business Development Officer — Florida, Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick LLP

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  • October 27, 2017
Unified Front

For sustainable success, the human resources department — say two CEOs of large organizations — can't be an afterthought or sidelined.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • January 19, 2018
Key to success

Blue Steel Development and JLL think Polk County's Key Logistics will benefit from its size and speed of delivery.

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  • February 2, 2018
New Markets

In modernizing PhosLab, George Fernandez didn't forget its roots: passion

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  • February 9, 2018
The perfect elevator pitch

How to use 'red light, yellow light, green light' approach like a pro.

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  • February 9, 2018
Zones apart

St. Petersburg and Tampa take vastly different approaches in how they designate what can be developed on properties in their jurisdictions.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • February 16, 2018
Young Gun

After recovering from early stumbles, Jonathan Bucci has grown his business so well, at such a young age, that even Gov. Rick Scot has noticed.

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  • October 4, 2013
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President and Co-Founder, Wittenberg Weiner Consulting LLC

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  • July 4, 2014
Look before you leap

What parents should know before asking their children to join the family business.

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  • February 7, 2014
Lead with purpose

If you seek to grow in your management role, you need to decide what type of leader you want to be and learn what type of leadership is most effective.

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  • February 21, 2014
The law won

A 35-year legal career provides Rhea Law a chance to impart reams of wisdom. 'Focusing on something you love,' she says, 'will help you be really good at it.'

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  • By James R. |
  • February 28, 2014
Ten reasons brand value matters

Often overlooked in corporate planning and analysis, your brand's value is one of your company's most important assets. Discover how paying attention to it can pay off for your firm.

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  • March 28, 2014
Managing growth

Starting a company is hard, but growing the organization once it reaches a certain size is even harder. Just ask Randy Mitchelson.

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  • April 11, 2014
Seven must-haves for a successful business

Successful businesses shared some common characteristics. Below are some of the traits and must-haves that made these businesses thrive.

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  • May 2, 2014
Effective leadership starts with presence

The more you convey a strong sense of leadership through your actions, the more confidence others will have to follow you. Make no mistake — people are watching.

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  • May 9, 2014
Boom Time

A company has brought a new model to the business of finding work for seniors. Its leaders hope the innovation will disrupt things industry-wide.

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  • May 30, 2014
Well Connected

Former bankruptcy lawyer Kelly Hoey is known as one of the top women in the tech entrepreneurial world. She credits good networking with her success.

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  • June 20, 2014
Community Focus

Cathy Swanson has helped St. Petersburg's Freedom Bank of America turn a profit for the first time in eight years. Now, as CEO, she has her eyes on the future.

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  • December 13, 2013
Take the profits

Gulf Coast banks boosted profits 14% in the third quarter, buoyed by a recovering economy.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 10, 2014
Mountain men

A trio of close friends went for the biggest physical and mental challenge they had ever experienced: To climb one of the highest mountains.

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