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Feel of Steel

Change is hard — especially after seven decades. But for Tervis, risk of inaction outweighed other worries.

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  • June 16, 2017
Access Granted

ID&C makes wristbands used at many of the most talked-about festivals nationwide. Ambitious growth plans aim for even greater industry dominance.

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  • December 1, 2017
Going Strong

A lot has changed since the early 1990s. Florida Gulfcoast Commercial Association of Realtors' focus on clients and unity hasn't.

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  • December 22, 2017
No More What Ifs

For one successful attorney and executive, mentoring is a way to pay back those who helped her. She's also paying it forward.

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  • December 29, 2017
Roll With It

Being popular is nice. But Ruth Wardein, the entrepreneur behind a fast-growing and beloved bakery, is learning that popularity comes with a new set of challenges.

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  • July 25, 2014
When and why should you rebrand?

The more you monitor your brand, the easier it is to decide when your message needs some refreshing.

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Secured Success

Walt Augustinowicz captured a boom for a niche business. His next challenge is to keep it going.

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Designing Doom

Jay Kamhi works with a famous toy designer to bring their cute and creepy baby dolls to market. With a potential movie or television deal, the duo believes Vamplets will make it big.

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Bash Brothers

Succession challenges have a unique meaning at Tanner Tees, which recently shifted from a grandfather to his grandsons. The new owners have infused startup energy into a 22-year-old business.

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High ceiling

A Gulf Coast roofing business ditched the downturn, even though the recession isn't over yet for many others in construction. New challenges now hover over the company.

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Cyber champ

Details matter when it comes to cybersecurity. Santiago Ayala, a national expert in the field, is the king of paying attention.

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Director of commercial leasing, Barron Collier Cos.

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Call of duty

Sara Blackwell's legal career unexpectedly shifted in the last year. More jolts are in the offing in her battle against some big businesses.

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  • January 29, 2016
Dressed for success

Shades Kids is growing as fast as its pint-sized customers. The challenge now is to stay ahead of the growth.

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  • February 19, 2016
Chill out

Egg incubators, small refrigerators, whatever. Scott Baker says selling consumer products requires a different way of thinking.

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