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  • By Ted Carter |
  • June 30, 2017
Makes Sense

Socially responsible investing is gaining traction among money managers nationwide. An area firm has a head start on competitors.

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  • June 30, 2017
Fine Focus

A famous product pitchman and a business coach join forces on a new, and ambitious, concept: help entrepreneurs be better entrepreneurs.

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  • August 11, 2017
Power to the Patient

Competition among hospitals in the region is hot. One facility hopes a push for more privacy will drive patient satisfaction, and in turn, growth.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • December 1, 2017
A New Tune

The song doesn't remain the same for Tampa's Symphonic, which has embraced changes that caused seismic shifts in the music industry.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • December 22, 2017
Match Maker

An executive who lives by the motto 'if you're not failing, you're not trying' zeroes in on a potentially transformative project for his latest major donation.

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  • By Beth Luberecki |
  • January 5, 2018
Big Doings

Between a new major in virtual reality and a $22 million student dorm, there are multiple significant projects on the horizon at one of the region's bellwether colleges.

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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • January 12, 2018
Climb Every Mountain

After taking up mountain climbing a decade ago, Tampa attorney Stefan Stein has already summited some of the world's tallest peaks. He's got more climbing in mind.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • January 19, 2018
Shirt Tales

A pair of experienced entrepreneurs tackle a common problem in the shirt industry — small orders that squeeze margins.

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  • February 16, 2018
Air Time

Taking over a rival's business sounds nice — and can be lucrative. That doesn't mean it's easy.

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  • October 4, 2013
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  • October 4, 2013
What type of culture do you foster?

Through your attitude and actions in your business, are you creating a work environment of humility or arrogance?

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • October 18, 2013
Recovery on Track

Gary Jackson has his finger on the economic pulse of the region, and he's optimistic about 2014.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • July 11, 2014
Inside the Brain

To some extent, hospitals need to 'keep up with the Joneses' to stay competitive. But the arms race, as illustrated by Tampa General's new MRI technology, also drives better patient care.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • July 25, 2014
Bubble? What Bubble?

Signs of a commercial real estate recovery are sprinkled throughout the Gulf Coast. But the memory of the downturn lingers.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • August 1, 2014
Hiring: potential vs. experience

Instead of asking job candidates about their experience, ask questions to reveal their potential to succeed in your company to assess whether they're a fit.

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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • August 8, 2014
Pinting Pivot

Ray Sikorski's printing company has evolved from a one-person shop in his dining room to an 18-person company with big-name clients. Now he's looking at his next pivot to keep the company growing in a challenging industry.

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  • August 8, 2014
A special agent

Robert Beatty, the new dean of the Lutgert College of Business at Florida Gulf Coast University, brings unusually diverse experiences to the job.

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  • August 15, 2014
Plan with Purpose

The co-founder of a $1.2 billion employee staffing and insurance giant wasted little time preparing for the next generation.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • August 15, 2014
'When I Croak'

The brother-sister dynamic is on full display at a Gulf Coast family-run moving business. The siblings have navigated the pitfalls well, so far.

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  • By Denise Federer |
  • September 5, 2014
The decision to unplug on vacation

Some executives find that staying in touch while they're away helps them manage the stress of taking time off. No matter your approach, it's important that you make a deliberate choice about work during vacation.

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