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  • By Brian Hartz |
  • June 1, 2023
Finance professional launches CFO company, utilizing some fatherly inspiration

After two decades of crunching numbers for various employers, Michelle Delker, inspired by her father and father-in-law, has ventured out on her own.

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  • By Jim Stinson |
  • August 25, 2023
International CPA turns Fort Myers into her global business hub

Marie Grasmeier didn't fret about starting an international tax accounting firm.

  • Charlotte–Lee–Collier
  • By Louis Llovio |
  • February 13, 2026
AeroVanti's Britton-Harr looks to squash evidence as May trial approaches

The twice-indicted Sarasota businessman is awaiting trial in Maryland with a new baby and while, prosecutors say, running a new private jet business.

  • Manatee-Sarasota
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  • By Traci McMillan Beach |
  • May 25, 2022
With big changes comes big (communication) responsibilities

Although business isn’t necessarily personal, it pays to develop a custom-made plan to let people know a shift is coming.

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  • By Louis Llovio |
  • November 22, 2022
Crypto leader: 'Regulatory clarity' will help stave off future failures

The CEO and co-founder of CoinFlip says strong business can survive the industry upheaval.

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  • September 21, 2007
Commercial whistling the subprime blues?

Several real estate brokers report capital woes are impacting their commercial closings.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • June 19, 2006
Gang Green

Steven Winter, the granddaddy of green building concepts, thinks there are greenbacks aplenty for companies that use the environmentally friendly concept.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • July 17, 2006
Lasday: Sell Now - And Later

The idea that marketing ends when the sale is actually made is a myth. True marketing takes constant effort.

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  • By Adam Hughes |
  • December 30, 2005
Real Estate Briefs (Lee/Collier)

Stock Development plans residential communityNew York-based developer to convert apartmentsOntario company buys Cape Coral shopping centerSt. Louis developer planscenter in Fort Myers

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  • May 15, 2008
TO WATCH (Lee-Collier): George Ghanem

George Ghanem's party palace is almost ready. By this summer, Ghanem's company will have moved into its new corporate headquarters in Fort Myers. The 60,000-square-foot, $8-million building will house the company's commercial laundry, a showroom and will have enough parking so that employees can load 10 delivery trucks at a time with tents, chairs and all the equipment for a party.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • February 26, 2009
Solutions for Land

Randy Thibaut and Ron Inge helped homebuilders gobble up land when they rushed into Lee County during the housing boom. Now, they're helping banks that are acquiring distressed projects.

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  • March 27, 2009
Corporate Report

Kinetic Concepts wound-care patent negated in Germany

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  • June 18, 2004
GET BIG think small

Your corporate 'road to riches' is assured with segmented market niches.

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  • September 4, 2008
Sowell: The Capitalist

Barack Obama's change is an economic recipefor turning the clock back to the Great Depression.

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  • December 24, 2009
Government Digest 12/25/09

A look at governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • March 18, 2010
CEO Fitness: Two New Knees

Scott Fischer recovered from the surgical replacement of both of his arthritic knees in May.

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  • March 25, 2010
Corporate Report: Dunedin holding company buys Tulsa-based Cyber Aerospace

Dunedin-based holding company Vought Defense Systems Corp. agreed to acquire 100% of the issued and outstanding stock of Tulsa-based Cyber Aerospace LLC, a designer and manufacturer of unmanned aerial systems for law enforcement, military and commercial uses.

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  • By Jean Gruss |
  • April 1, 2010
Sales Driver

John Marazzi takes great care to hire the right people. Then he becomes their cheerleader.

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  • By Mark Gordon |
  • May 21, 2010
Risk Brothers

Quadrupling the size of a company's workspace while knee-deep in a recession might sound crazy. But to entrepreneur Leo Riza, it's the natural next step — he hopes.

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  • By Business Observer Staff |
  • April 26, 2010
Oracle of Tampa

Tampa Bay Editor Carl Cronan talks with business celebrity John Sykes.

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