TODAY'S FEATURE
‘Virgin Territory’
Big Labor sees the Gulf Coast’s government employees as ripe for organizing, and has already made in-roads. While private-sector union membership tanked by one quarter during the recession, public sector union membership actually grew.
TODAY'S HEADLINES
Raising Capital - September 06, 2010 10:01am
Bella Patrella’s sells shares
The Tampa firm does not have enough capital to fund 2011 operations.
Economic Development - September 03, 2010 11:11am
TV studio in Lakewood Ranch
Officials say an unnamed production business could create 117 jobs.
Transportation - September 02, 2010 1:00pm
Businesses line up for light-rail
Some of Tampa’s biggest players support the proposed referendum.
Election 2010 - September 02, 2010 10:26am
Scott will run with Carroll
Rick Scott named Jennifer Carroll his running mate in the race for governor.
Sports Business - September 01, 2010 1:57pm
Yankees talk with Orlando
The team’s minor league affiliate might move, but spring training games will not.
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MONDAY’S CUP: Bank M&A activity Grows on Gulf Coast
Fort Lauderdale-based Stonegate Bank isn’t waiting around to bid on failed banks on the Gulf Coast like it did in October 2009.
Bealls’ shift in tactics yields results
The long-term strategy to bet on outlet stores over department stores has begun to pay off for Bealls.
No bully pulpit for this mayor
Plant City Mayor Daniel Raulerson’s term runs out in 10 months. But his daughter, Jaclyn Raulerson, just began her reign as Miss Florida.
Not shocking: Gator faculty heavily leftist
A study found that University of Florida faculty and staff gave 83% of their political contributions to Democrat candidates during the 2008 election.
Burglar alarm not helpful after the fact
Jerry Marlar, an executive with a Bradenton-based accounting firm, ended an Aug. 23 luncheon panel discussion on business ethics with a jarring statement.
‘Virgin Territory’
Big Labor sees the Gulf Coast’s government employees as ripe for organizing, and has already made in-roads. While private-sector union membership tanked by one quarter during the recession, public sector union membership actually grew.
Habitat Restoration
Katherine ‘Kitty’ Green is bringing corporate discipline to Habitat for Humanity of Lee County. Nonprofits struggling in this recession could learn from her initiatives to turn the organization around.
Back on Track
Haynes Corp. is consolidating its manufacturing operations in Naples, where it says Collier County has spread the welcome mat. Shunned during the real estate boom, manufacturers such as Haynes are getting love from counties struggling with high unemployment.
Hero of Gyros
Salem Gharsalli is in expansion mode with his Salem’s Gyros & Subs chain, with a goal of making his name a national brand. He’s starting by steering customers away from the drive-through lanes of burger joints.
Get Back on Track
The Tampa Bay Partnership’s latest Regional Economic Scorecard puts the area in last place among its metro peers. Will more transportation spending improve rankings?
Open Invitation
TPepin’s Hospitality Centre in Tampa is making itself available to a broader audience. Its goal is to outperform all other hotels and similar facilities in the market.
Magic Tricks
A championship-winning sports executive shares his tips for how to win in any line of business.
Government Digest: Sept. 3 - Sept. 9
Governmental action from around the Gulf Coast.
