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  • By Carl Cronan |
  • August 13, 2010
GULF COAST 500: Future Scan

Leslie Haywood and James Hanlon started eBridge Solutions with a paper scanner in an apartment closet. Now the Tampa company is on its way to taking on volumes more sensitive documents.

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  • By James R. |
  • April 26, 2013
Focus your message

The reputation of your company is one of its most important assets. Tracking and measuring it can help you stay ahead of your competition.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • March 11, 2011
Gulf Coast Week: Mar. 11

Regional business news at a glance.

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  • December 21, 2012
Corporate Report: December 21

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • March 8, 2013
Corporate Report: March 8

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 15, 2013
Rise Above

The head of one of the largest pro-business counseling groups in the country delivers a message of hope to the Gulf Coast. 'The great thing about entrepreneurs is they are so resilient,' says W. Kenneth Yancey.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 16, 2011
Game Plan

The executives at Community Bank & Co. don't shy away from being bold. The approach has started to pay off.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 27, 2013
New Heights

A local commercial real estate firm backs up bullish feelings about the market with its own checkbook.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • September 27, 2013
Corporate Report: September 27

A roundup of the top corporate news of the week.

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  • By Jay Brady |
  • April 8, 2011
Government Digest: Apr. 8

Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 10, 2012
Land Rush

Two major land deals are further confirmation that a housing recovery is under way. This winter's selling season will confirm builders' optimism.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • June 24, 2011
Guitar Hero

Kurt Kiehnle is turning his passion for music into a business selling custom-designed electric guitars. He's finding customers at the bar and online.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • May 18, 2021
Landmark Sarasota restaurant sold, founders to retire

New Bijou Café owners plan to continue normal operations.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • July 7, 2020
Community foundation names new board members, appoints officers

John Humphrey, Mercedes Soler, Carla Plush Smith, Dr. Janet Taylor and Judge Charles Williams joined the board.

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  • By Grier Ferguson |
  • April 30, 2020
During pandemic and other challenges, founder says attitude is everything

Pat Neal of Neal Communities sends his team a weekly four- to- six-minute video with updates.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • June 25, 2020
Failure isn’t final — and it could even boost a business

Failure could be a new beginning, not an ending.

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  • March 22, 2019
Florida cleans up in energy efficient jobs

Florida is No. 3 nationwide in clean energy jobs.

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  • By Ted Carter |
  • December 16, 2016
Market shift

Lenders from Tampa to Naples posted more than $30 billion in loans in the third quarter. But some bankers believe the lending environment is on the cusp of a shift.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 19, 2017
How to run a business in constant transformation

The 'change is hard' mantra no longer cuts it for a successful entrepreneur. It's hard. It's also essential — and attainable.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • June 23, 2017
Tailor Made

United Uniforms USA wants to help even more people get dressed for work. A new branding campaign is a big ally.

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