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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 15, 2020
Higher grounds: Coffee company hits its stride as it aims for the top

Raphael and Sarah Perrier, the husband-and-wife team that runs St. Petersburg, Florida-based Kahwa Coffee Roasters, have seen big rewards come from big risks.

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  • By Michelle Richardson and Russ Sharer |
  • June 23, 2022
Avoid the No. 1 mistake in hiring sales personnel

Industry experience looks good on paper. But too much of a good thing could be problematic.

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  • December 31, 2004
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  • November 19, 2010
Real World Knowledge

Retired engineer Paul Wahnish started CTEF as a way to bring tech into local classrooms. The program, which is catching on throughout Florida, aims to fight boredom among students.

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  • May 7, 2010
Gulf Coast Week: May 7 - May 13

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • April 15, 2010
Digital Growth

Digital Legal Tampa, LLC has seen triple-digit growth, not once, but twice since 2006. The main propellant: reduced costs, which have expanded the client base.

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  • May 24, 2013
Corporate Report: May 24

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • July 1, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: July 1

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • June 29, 2012
Trauma Time

A Gulf Coast hospital recently entered the intricate world of running a trauma center. The effort, which cost at least $2.5 million, is going well so far — though several challenges remain.

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  • January 27, 2012
Capitol Chatter: Jan. 27

The most important issues being talked about in Tallahassee.

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  • May 1, 2012
Capitol Chatter: April 27

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  • May 10, 2012
Corporate Report: May 11

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • June 5, 2021
Radio industry icon, founder of $200M company dies at 89

George Beasley was in the radio industry for six decades.

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  • September 10, 2020
Bank finds opportunity in industry upheaval

A fast-growing Central Florida bank brings its relationship-driven focus to Southwest Florida.

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  • October 19, 2018
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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • August 24, 2018
Proving ground: Area company reshapes the hiring process

Tampa, Florida-based startup eTeki has set itself up as a solution for hiring managers and other HR professionals who are having trouble filling IT roles with the best possible candidates.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • April 27, 2018
Dealmaker grabs life by the horns

Tampa real estate investor Brian Katz zigs when others zag, and he isn't afraid of a few risks, particularly in lending money for deals. The strategy, so far, has paid off.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 16, 2014
Banking's New Color

Trevor Burgess has led C1 Bank to $1.4 billion in assets, with $418 million in loans in a little more than four years. Countering industry traditions is his secret sauce.

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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • September 9, 2016
Coexisting Dichotomy

Restaurants and grocery stores typically compete. But along the Gulf Coast, both are growing.

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  • October 17, 2003
Free Press

This week's items: Gulf Coast companies Win Sustainable Florida AwardsOrion Bank earnings grow by 30%Edgewater Beach Hotel & Club adds 1,100 square feetFamily Business reports differing opinions on economy

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