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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 4, 2010
Corporate Report: Jabil, BP Solar deal expands to Mexico

St. Petersburg-based Jabil Circuit Inc. will assemble BP Solar modules for the North American market at Jabil's Chihuahua, Mexico, plant beginning in the second quarter through a recent agreement.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 4, 2010
Rise Up

A dramatic increase in annual revenues during a recession sure is nice. But the recipient, Gulf Coast construction veteran Tom Wessel, wonders how long it will last.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 12, 2009
Now Hear This

When hearing aid entrepreneur Mark Krywko couldn't find the kind of outside sound reduction headphones he wanted, he and his engineers created their own. Now that discovery is the basis of a bulging business.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • October 8, 2010
Government Digest: Oct. 8 - Oct. 14

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • September 3, 2010
Government Digest: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 7, 2010
A Hearty Choice

Hospitals tend to shy away from big risks. But a gusty move at a small Gulf Coast medical center could lead the way for others.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • May 3, 2013
Sense of Urgency

Jacob and Elisabeth Nassberg built their home care business by responding quickly to patient needs.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 4, 2011
Aqua Expertise

The byzantine water permit process has befuddled many an entrepreneur. A Gulf Coast firm aims to capitalize on the confusion.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 11, 2013
Radical Change

A Ponzi scheme wiped out a once prominent wealth manager's career. The comeback is going slow. 'This is still us digging our way out,' says Chuck Vollmer.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 21, 2013
Planning for the recovery

Johnson Engineering survived the brutal recession, outliving many competitors. Now, it's planning for the recovery in real estate development.

  • Industries
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • June 10, 2011
Radio Days

Entrepreneur Phil Grande believes the standard way of investing on Wall Street is a standard for failure. He built a successful business off his way.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • December 9, 2011
Pump Up

Strong College Students, a Tampa-based moving company, has hit record revenue figures and plans to branch out into franchising.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 16, 2011
Long Ride

Mark Trudeau says personal service is the key to sales, whether it's a $20,000 bike or a cup of coffee.

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  • June 8, 2012
Plastic Power

The carnage in community banks on the Gulf Coast hasn't ensnared one bank. In this case, it helps to focus exclusively on one product.

  • Finance
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2012
Walk This Way

A 35-year law enforcement veteran finds a comfortable fit in entrepreneurship. His next challenge: Stay ahead of big-muscled competitors.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 3, 2012
Just Right

Karins Engineering believes it has finally gotten past the 'surviving is winning' stage of the recession. Now it aims for more growth.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 31, 2012
Web Democracy

The high cost of website development will fall as companies like Snehta make it more affordable for small businesses.

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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • January 1, 2012
Natural Growth

As John Ramil closes out his first full year as president and CEO of TECO Energy Inc., he stands firm in his goal to grow the firm independently. Despite competitors combining, a growing customer base buoys his hopes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 1, 2012
Investors housing dollars in apartments

Multifamily is leading the first wave of commercial real estate recovery with investors diving for income production.

  • Industries
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  • By Alex Mahadevan |
  • February 10, 2012
Making Small Look Big

When it comes down to the smart phone battle, Abdul Lateef doesn't care about whether you're an iPhone or Android. His machines help make both.

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