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/ Home / Articles / Gulfshore Business / 2005 / 08 /

August 2005 Issue The Mighty Tourist Swells of visitors keep Southwest Florida's economy strong. What: we learned from Charley How: To Make Your Meeting Memorable Why: German Tourists Love Us

Featured Articles Off the Path  Remote islands and the Edison & Ford Winter Estates are among some unusual local meeting spots. European Invasion  Summertime finds our international friends back for vacation, cash in hand. Tracking the Beach Bags.  Our sizzling retail markets keeps the tourists coming. Empty Ballrooms  Many luxury hoteliers are worried that the weather is blowing the busines away. Lessons from Charley  Business survivors look back at the storm. Departments Eco-economics  The Buzz Our environment gives to - and takes away from - tourism revenues. Coming Attraction  The Buzz And up-and-coming health club owners shares her secrets. Five Questions  The Buzz Tourism official Walter Klages gets asked five questions. Leading Question  The Buzz Is development nudging out waterfront lodging? A Winning Combination  The Buzz Jack Welch's "Winning" is GB's business book of the month. Open for Business  The Buzz New business Incredible Me makes a statement. My First Job  The Buzz Charlotte County official Wayne Sallade on his first job. Great New Gadgets for Work and Play  Tech Tools Robert Bowden tries out the newest gadgets on the market. Kudos!  Shop Talk Who's garnering applause, getting promoted and moving on. Getting the Message  Problem Solver Expert advice on regulating office e-mailing. It Takes a Village  It's About Growth A look at the successes of Team Punta Gorda. A Good Session  Government Watch Rod Thomson on the effectiveness of the Florida legislature. Charley Horse  From the Editor Phil Borchmann on the business lessons learned after Hurricane Charley. The 'Hey' Wagon  Designated Driver Reobert Bowden on the new Mercedes Sport Wagon. Quarterly Industrial Analysis  Commercial Real Estate The scarcity of commercial real estate: a problem? Hot Properties  Commercial Real Estate A freestanding office space debuts in Naples. Protecting Your Assets  Business Basics Some advice on noncompete and nondisclosure agreements. Rawhide!  After Hours After-work horsing around at Richardson Homes. Skye Line  After Hours A local marketer doubles as a radio DJ after hours.

 

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