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A hyper-focus on detailed planning, from crisis management to leadership succession, drives area ad agency to new heights. And revenue gains. SEE PAGE 14 MARKETING ISSUE: PAGES 12-15
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Green Machine
With a big push into brick-and-mortar, La kewood Ra nch-based ga rdening supply products firm senses a big year. PAGE 7
COMPANIES
Bean Sprout
Couple with passion for coffee chases dream of owning their own shop, behind a focus on approachability. PAGE 8
PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Winds of Change
After a decade of tweaks, company dedicated to clean air technology blows away sales goals. PAGE 10
PANDEMIC RESPONSE
Light Idea
Forward-thinking entrepreneur moves quickly to enter a new market: using UV light to eradicate viruses. PAGE 11
MARKETING
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A cost-effective way to reach customers can be had, with some ingenuity. PAGE 12
REAL ESTATE Investment company buys five Walgreens for nearly $27 million. 16 Storage firm acquires Cape Coral warehouse for $9.5 million. 17 Trio of groups project solid market rebound. 18
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