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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 10, 2006
Vollmer: The Goldilocks Economy

When you tabulate all of the economic forecasts and key indicators, the U.S. economy this year won't be too hot or too cold. It should be just right.

  • Opinion
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • March 24, 2006
'You Can Do It'

Tony Little, the man who trademarked 'America's personal trainer,' receives national recognition for his contributions to the fitness world. But he's got more than ponytails and TV slogans in his gym bag: He brings in about $3 million in retail sales for HSN during a typical three-day period and his company has annual revenues of $6 to $9 million a year.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 17, 2006
Executive Session: GERRY DAVID

The GCBR sat down with the COO of CyberWize.com Inc.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • May 29, 2006
Immigration vs. Florida's Economy

Florida has recorded the third-biggest immigration wave in the country since 2000. The economic effects are mostly positive - especially if the immigrants are educated and highly trained; less positive when they're not.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • November 26, 2005
Harsh Climate

Value-added jobs rose 0.5% in Sarasota between 2003 and 2004, and average wages improved 1%. This hasn't helped businesses much in finding and keeping qualified employees.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • April 8, 2005
How to Become a 'Benchmark' Firm

Start with the customer 'experience.' By: Lou Lasday

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 11, 2008
Pssst ... need a job?

QuietHire seeks to fill the niche ofjob-seekers who do not want their employerto know they are looking elsewhere.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 9, 2009
Government Digest

A look at government action from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 23, 2009
Government Watch

A look at government events from around the Gulf Coast.

  • Florida
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • November 14, 2003
Stephen Garber:Your Attitude is Showing

Garberprovides executive coaching for people and organizations.An attitude is a feeling or an emotional response to one's environment. Attitudes are affected by things such as work activity, people, facts, data, events,

  • Opinion
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2003
Woo Customers, Increase Business

Lou Lasday, an independent marketing adviser who resides on Longboat Key, creates action-oriented Strategic Corporate Initiatives for emerging companies.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 3, 2009
Rich Repo

Keith Hanson isn't your typical repo man. He specializes in high-end toys and equipment. And he's built an army of lawyers to back him up.

  • Entrepreneurs
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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 5, 2009
Preventive Care

It seems like common sense. The point of hiring an IT expert is to save money on technology costs. But according to Terry Hedden, that's not always how it works. He says it all comes down to incentives, and that his company has the right ones in place.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 22, 2010
Ride to the iPod thump

CEO FITNESSWho: Jim WilsonAge: 41Title: Chief Executive OfficerCompany: Lakewood Ranch Medical Center

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 1, 2010
Government Digest: April 2 - April 8

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 3, 2011
Prepare to Thrive

Ambitious Gulf Coast manufacturers plan to be on the right side of the economic turnaround.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • November 19, 2010
Government Digest: Nov. 19 - Nov. 25

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 7, 2011
Giving Power

David Lucas' record of quality development and charitable endeavor combined to make him a pillar of the Lee County business establishment. The recession hasn't dented his reputation.

  • Industries
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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • September 17, 2010
Secure Pinning

The Jerger family has spent decades insuring mobile homes, a line of business few other carriers seem interested in. But instead of cornering the market, they're trying to generate competition.

  • Industries
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  • By Jay Brady |
  • July 16, 2010
Government Digest: July 16 - July 22

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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