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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 25, 2010
New Kingdom

Mutual of Omaha Bank is the latest financial institution from outside the state to capitalize on the upheaval in Florida banking. The Nebraska bank hired veteran Florida executives to oversee their expansion.

  • Finance
  • By Alex Walsh |
  • November 25, 2009
Old Company, New Tricks

On the cusp of its 90th anniversary, Hennessy Construction Services has reinvented itself with a focus on relationships in the senior living market.

  • Strategies
  • By Carl Cronan |
  • October 1, 2010
For Love and Profit

Tampa's i9 Sports believes it has a solution to the crisis facing youngsters who may not get enough exercise or are unhappy on neighborhood teams. The concept is growing nationally.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • September 2, 2011
Brand Up

The renovation of a Gulf Coast firm that sells a range of products in a variety of ways has been an all-out extreme makeover. Success could be imminent.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • September 9, 2011
Careful Lending

Bankers say they've got money to lend, but finding creditworthy customers has been difficult. The challenge: The most desirable customers already have bankers.

  • Finance
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 19, 2011
Ready to Represent

David Mulicka successfully managed his construction firm through the downturn and now plans to take his entrepreneurial skills to Tallahassee.

  • Industries
  • By Rod Thomson |
  • August 3, 2012
All about the model

Florida Medical Clinic is growing in doctors, services and revenues, but its top executive sees even more opportunities with Obamacare.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • August 17, 2012
New Connections

A group of young techies escaped Cuba to realize their dream of becoming American entrepreneurs. Getting to the U.S. was the hardest part.

  • Strategies
  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 11, 2011
Economic Developer

Economic development folks might want to meet Arun Maheshwari, one of the trailblazers of outsourcing to India. He and his son, Amit Maheshwari, are buying commercial real estate in Fort Myers.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 20, 2019
Valley rally: Bank accelerates march into Florida

Valley National Bank’s CEO keeps one lesson learned close: Stay true to who you are.

  • Finance
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • April 3, 2020
Landlords, tenants seek middle ground in complicated situation

Tenants, landlords and lenders are scrambling to evaluate -- and possibly renegotiate -- lease and mortgage commitments amid Covid-19 outbreak

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Andrew Warfield |
  • May 23, 2019
Top Entrepreneurs: Glass company shines in grabbing market share

Bill Daubmann abandoned one career dream to address a family illness. Now, with a rapidly growing business on the cusp of an even-bigger breakthrough, Daubmann is primed to reach another dream.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • July 26, 2019
Water Street Tampa catching a wave

Water Street Tampa, the $3 billion development poised to transform downtown Tampa, is experiencing a flurry of activity across office, retail and hospitality lines. The project also has made moves regarding key construction personnel and with its future o

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 18, 2018
Entrepreneur goes for gold with third startup bank

Longtime Charlotte County banker has his third bank, with Tarpon Coast.

  • Entrepreneurs
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • October 5, 2018
Tech sector godfather pulled back in to industry

“We want to be a state where we are known for technology and innovation as much as we are for tourism and strawberries,” Tom Wallace says.

  • Leadership
  • By Kevin McQuaid |
  • August 24, 2018
MacFarlane Barney Development hopes Prima Luce will be a source of light

MacFarlane Barney Development expects to start construction on Prime Luce, a 220-unit condo project, by the end of this year, but competition among high-end developments for buyers in Fort Myers could slow its work.

  • Commercial Real Estate
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • February 24, 2017
One step up

A tight labor market and facilities 1,100 miles apart are some of the tougher challenges that awaited Steven Dawson at his newest CEO assignment.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • March 31, 2017
Better Together

The complexities of delivering health care can drive people bonkers. A startup dotted with All-Star executives aims to heal their pain.

  • Strategies
  • By Mark Gordon |
  • April 21, 2017
'Proud Moments'

Rita Lowman has had plenty of chances to walk away from banking — some after highly lucrative successes. But she has crucial industry ideas to pursue.

  • Finance
  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • July 21, 2017
Play it Cool

The next generation of company leadership at Air & Energy has a lot to live up to.

  • Strategies
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