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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 23, 2013
Contrail blazer

Startup tour operator MetJet says Fort Myers could become a hub for Caribbean destinations.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 12, 2021
Firm helps businesses encourage more female leaders — with benefits to top-line growth

St. Petersburg-based McGuckin Group has worked with a range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies, on women’s leadership.

  • News
  • By Gail E. Farb, Labor & Employment Attorney, Williams Parker |
  • December 18, 2019
Another New Overtime Pay Rule for the New Year

Another New Overtime Pay Rule for the New Year

  • Williams Parker
Sponsored Content
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 16, 2020
Health care company to pay $41M in fraud settlement

A Tampa health lab and clinic were accused of billing government programs for medically unnecessary urine drug tests.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • May 18, 2018
Over the cliff, with no regrets

Chad Nuss, a St. Petersburg, Fla.-based serial entrepreneur, is comfortable taking risks, which he says is essential for good business ideas.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • August 16, 2019
Culinary firm scores big win with rowing tournament

'It was a lot more than we thought it would be,' one executive says.

  • News
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 3, 2018
Business owner behind $10 million steel company dies at 63

Ralph George, who friends called a gifted storyteller with an infectious smile and a passion for sports and the military, particularly his alma mater, the Virginia Military Institute, died, suddenly, Aug. 20. He was 63.

  • News
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 15, 2017
Market Move

A $1.5 billion Tampa bank makes an opportunistic move to stretch its geography.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 27, 2017
Lots of land

With a strong history behind him, John Neal is in a land acquisition groove. Where will he take the business next?

  • Manatee-Sarasota
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 3, 2017
To the Clouds

A music industry executive ditched New York City to chase a drone business dream in Sarasota. The move, so far, has been a swift success.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 14, 2017
Doctors' Orders

A $14 million project at a Tampa hospital is a precursor to more growth.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 11, 2013
Need for Speed

An entrepreneurial couple found a niche in recording important events. They bring a sense of urgency to the business.

  • Law
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 4, 2014
It's Electric

A business owner with a fast-growth story faces an obstacle many executives are familiar with: where to spend marketing dollars.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 16, 2014
Corporate Report

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • By Jamie Kane |
  • November 8, 2013
The truth about hidden sales costs

The following sales costs aren't on your profit-and-loss statement, but that doesn't mean they're not affecting your bottom line.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 29, 2013
In position

Some industrial space brokers in Tampa foresee a market on the mend. The recent Amazon announcement — 1,000 jobs and 1 million square feet — is a large catalyst.

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • January 3, 2014
Corporate Report: Jan. 3

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • January 10, 2014
Trailheads

Every year, Don Paight and two friends take a hike to a place where no one from work can reach them.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 8, 2016
Slow down

The challenge of managing fast growth nearly swallowed entrepreneur Jennifer Phelps. She fought back with a courageous move.

  • Industries
  • By Steven Benna |
  • September 9, 2016
Corporate report

Ambulance executive to help oversee state association; Law firm adds estate and trust attorneys; Communications firm brings in two new leaders; Window firm names sales official; Global auto parts firm expands to Fort Myers

  • Strategies
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