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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • November 19, 2010
Coal Miner's Daughter

Debra Curtiss' devotion to her two passions — technology and management — rubs off on others. The company she runs, for instance, is in growth mode.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2011
Someone's in the office

The first signs of an improving office-space market on the Gulf Coast are showing in the data, but it may be too early to call the recovery in rents and vacancies.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Frank Knautz |
  • December 14, 2012
Is there a future for community banks?

After the recession caused multiple community bank failures, local banks face continued challenges as they try to rebound.

  • Strategies
  • By Frank Knautz |
  • December 14, 2012
Is there a future for community banks?

After the recession caused multiple community bank failures, local banks face continued challenges as they try to rebound.

  • Opinion
  • By Dan Ping |
  • July 29, 2011
Huge Fun

Orlando becomes the first U.S. city to top 50 million visitors, thanks in part to Harry Potter and cheap flights. Those visitors are fueling expansion, and local businesses.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 8, 2012
Healing Banks

Banks on the Gulf Coast are finally showing signs of recovery. Profits and loans are rising.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 10, 2012
Small town, big tech

Technology companies sometimes spring up in the most unlikely places. But how do you find employees in rural places like LaBelle?

  • Strategies
  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • February 3, 2012
Are you emotionally intelligent?

Improving your emotional capabilities can greatly boost your effectiveness and job performance.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 24, 2012
The Patriot

The business model at one Gulf Coast construction firm depends largely on how well it can successfully balance two strategies.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 8, 2021
Banker reflects on long career — and his lucky break

David Hall helped build Sanibel Captiva Community Bank into one of the highest-performing community banks in the region.

  • Finance
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 15, 2021
Community bank makes its first-ever acqusition

In keeping lesser qualified suitors at bay, Hillsboro Bank finds the just-right merger partner next door.

  • Finance
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • November 4, 2021
The Banyan Hotel Fort Myers, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Fort Myers will soon have a new upscale hotel brand option.

  • Development
  • By Elizabeth Djinis |
  • December 30, 2021
Medical practice navigates growth and pandemic challenges

Docs Outside the Box is knee-deep in a classic entrepreneurial conundrum: balancing growth without sacrificing service or care.

  • Health Care
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 12, 2021
Insurance firm's revenue grows threefold, to nearly $20 million

In one year, insurance firm doubles its payroll, to now more than 200 people, and grows revenue 300%, to $20 million. How? By embracing technology and sticking to an underserved niche.

  • Insurance
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • July 16, 2020
Home health care company grows through multiple acquisitions

Doctor’s Choice Home Care, with a five-star hotel mindset, is expanding throughout Florida.

  • Health Care
  • By Brian Hartz |
  • September 18, 2020
Hatch a plan: Chicken chain aims high as it enters hot market

FSC Franchise Co., the Tampa, Florida-based company that owns Beef O’ Brady’s and the Brass Tap is taking on Chick-Fil-A and PDQ with its new restaurant chain, the Hatchery.

  • Strategies
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 8, 2020
Nonprofits get creative to maintain fundraising, presence

Just because supporters of nonprofits can’t get together in person during the COVID-19 crisis doesn’t mean fundraising stops. Enter virtual events.

  • Strategies
  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • June 10, 2020
As businesses reopen after COVID-19 shutdowns, signage becomes more prominent than ever

From messages about social distancing to messages of gratitude, area signage companies say signs can help businesses make customers and employees more comfortable.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 3, 2019
FIrm grows rapidly in bid to fend off merger proposals

Private equity firms are circling the insurance industry. One firm, behind a bold acquisition and organic growth strategy, aims to remain independent.

  • Insurance
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: Roofing component manufacturer's growth is no flash in the pan

Fort Myers specialty products maker is on pace with ambitious expansion plans. That could lead to more challenges for founder Jeffrey Bonk.

  • Entrepreneurs
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