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Strategies

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  • December 29, 2008
One for the CFOs

With several organizations designed to help CEOs, the Gulf Coast now has one that helps CFOs.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2008
Power Play

Companies and environmental groups are pushing for more renewable energy in Florida, which would increase competition among energy providers.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2008
The French CONNECTION

America still holds a special place in foreign investors' minds. One Frenchman is bringing the American dream of real estate ownership to the French middle class.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 29, 2008
Brand awareness

When the economy softens, marketing is often cut. But some Gulf Coast companies are doing the opposite.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Links to Profit

Golf clubs are notorious money losers, but one entrepreneur believes he's found a profitable way to run such a club.

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  • December 19, 2008
Be nimble, be quick

Brad and Ryan Kugler took over the familyentertainment products liquidation business and boosted its growth through tough deals and flexible response to the market. Now they are seeking an acquisition.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Keep on Rolling

Just because General Motors is facing an abyss doesn't mean its dealers are,too. Charles Winton and business partner Patrick Denson opened a new Chevroletdealership in October 2007 and are focusing on used-car sales and maintenance.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Tiny transactions, GIANT DREAMS

An entrepreneur seeks super-sized growth through puny margins. It's a tough task.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Revolutionary Iron Man

Frank Masyada has developed atechnology to make metal stronger and it may revolutionize many products.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Segway 2.0 - GoPet

A trio of entrepreneurs hopes to go lots of places on their personal electric transporter. Big sales is one destination.

  • Entrepreneurs
    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Born in Florida

Homeowners Choice Inc., created by Floridians to help the state's homeowners, is building a growing customer base.

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    By
  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Expanding bond fraud

A federal grand jury probes the $1.5 million New Mexicofinancing fee of CDR Financial Products Inc., which also donated $100,000 to Gov. Bill Richardson's political action committees.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Hard Times

County governments throughout the Gulf Coast are in the throesof a budget crisis as the economic downturn lingers. One countycommissioner hopes to bring businesses back into the conversation.

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 19, 2008
Corporate Report

American Land Lease backssale to Green Courte Partners,Horizon Bay enters life-caremarket with three communitiesBrown & Brown subcompanybuys assets of Portland firmIntertape Polymer to cut jobs,revise contracts, services, fees,Encore Bank hires Rasmussento lead Collier operationsHSN adds publishing execto board of directorsNicholas Financial opensColumbus, Ohio branchSun Hydraulics Corp. issuingfourth-quarter dividendDiverse Web site launched forNCircle'S shows

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  • Business Observer Staff
  • December 11, 2008
Approaching Nothing

Ben Bernanke's emergency 'warpowers' authority has underminedthe Fed bank presidents.

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