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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 4, 2010
Beyond minority growth

Revenues continue to grow for J2 Engineering, a 2007 Review Entrepreneur of the Year Tampa runner-up. The company is growing through the delicate are of mastering work with government.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 19, 2009
Stormy Dreams

The hurricane shutters industry has endured two major problems the past three years: A recession and few major storms to draw attention to drive demand. One entrepreneur hopes to beat back the trend.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • January 7, 2011
Home Run Swing

After 25 years with his father's company, and now in his second term leading Tampa's chamber, Chuck Sykes does not flinch from taking tough stands.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 10, 2010
Daring Dude

A Gulf Coast boat builder discovered a far-out opportunity in his recession-forced heartbreak. 'Don't be afraid to try something different,' he says.

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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • December 17, 2010
'Chase everything'

Rojo Architecture, a Tampa design firm, is out to prove a point that good building design can be handled more affordably. It's how the principals keep their own lights on.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 2, 2010
40 UNDER 40 WINNER: The Kids Are All Right

With $50.1 million in 2009 revenues, Willis A. Smith is built around a workforce of people in their late 20s and early 30s.

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  • By Alex Walsh |
  • January 1, 2012
Hidden Profits

Superior Bank's profitable start to 2011 was even better than many realize.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • December 28, 2012
Closer to School

A group of young technology executives from Cuba are growing their software company by helping schools communicate with parents and businesses.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 11, 2011
Bolt Up

An entrepreneurial electronics business seeks long-term growth through a major expansion. Despite high unemployment, staffing is its biggest challenge.

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  • By Dan Ping |
  • May 13, 2011
Profit & Ministry

Steve Strang keeps his eye on the bottom line while continuing to spread the word through his Charisma Media publishing company, which has produced 13 bestsellers.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 16, 2013
Hiring Grads

Why does a company choose to expand operations in Fort Myers? One reason: Less competition for university students and recent graduates.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 5, 2012
Engineering Her Business

Stephanie Caldwell launched her engineering firm, Greensite Engineering, after she was laid off in 2009.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 26, 2012
Low taxes, great fishing

Keeping taxes low is critical to attracting more high-tech manufacturing companies and jobs to the Gulf Coast. The fishing's good, too.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 19, 2021
Auto sales veteran motors through challenges

Ferman Motor Car Co. is one of the largest dealership groups nationwide, with more than 1,300 employees and annual sales of $850 million.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • November 6, 2020
KRATE container park at the Grove at Wesley Chapel

KRATE, a container park featuring a mix of retail and restaurant properties, is set to open in early 2021 at the Grove at Wesley Chapel shopping center in Wesley Chapel, Florida.

  • Tampa Bay-Lakeland
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  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 14, 2020
Tampa is Florida's top tech market

Tampa is Florida's top tech market, according to annual CBRE report that says the city now has more than 50,000 tech-related jobs.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 6, 2019
Dining delivery: Il Ritorno, St. Petersburg

With high fees and low quality control, David Benstock passes on meal delivery.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • March 25, 2020
Fast-moving financial crisis demands decisive action: banker

David Druey, Centennial Bank’s Florida regional president, says the coronavirus pandemic presents a host of challenges.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2018
Entrepreneur learns value of 'service first' strategy

Beth Starnes, retail, Entrepreneur

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 13, 2019
Shopping districts seek new marketing strategies

Shopping centers in the region look to improve the tenant mix.

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