Tallahassee Democrat Business News

"Profits are like breathing. You have to have them. But who would stay alive just to breathe?" — Maurice Mascaranhas

Briefcase is a roundup of new hires and promotions of individuals in the business community. It appears Thursday through Sunday as space permits.

Milestones is a roundup of employee honors, recognition and awards in the area business community. It appears Thursday through Sunday as space permits.

Namaste Yoga is relocating to a larger facility at 1369 E. Lafayette St.

Hogan Copeland II is a man with an idea whose time has come.

John M. Hogan, CEO of Capital Health Plan, will receive the Lifetime Leadership Award when Leadership Tallahassee and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce conduct the 16th annual honors Sept. 16.

Most businesses have a mission and vision statement, normally developed during strategic planning. However, these statements very rarely address the real purpose of your business, and I feel that purpose trumps mission and vision statements every time.

Leadership Tallahassee and the Greater Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce have announced the 2010 finalists for the annual Distinguished Leadership Awards. Also named are the winners of this year's Lifetime Leaderhip Award and the chamber's Godfrey smith Past Chairmen's Award.

Capital City Bank Group Inc. had net income of $731,000 or 4 cents per share for the three months ended June 30, compared to a net loss of $3.46 million or 20 cents per share the previous quarter, the company reported Tuesday.

The Big Bend Homeless Coalition is the organization receiving assistance this month through the "10 in 2010" program that helps small companies and nonprofits energize their marketing strategies.

Despite their ongoing efforts to address the situation, regulators say they have not succeeded in getting unlicensed contracting under control.

The Big Bend Homeless Coalition is the organization this month that is receiving assistance through the "10 in 2010" program that helps small companies and nonprofits energize their marketing strategies.

TalTech meets Wednesday

Time marches on, and this summer, so does the rollout of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010, the landmark law being phased in over the coming years that will affect the life of virtually every American.

Implementation of the nation's health-care reform law is in full swing, posing a range of new responsibilities for employers and challenges for insurance agents helping their clients understand and comply with the requirements.

Shoppers got their first look today at the results of a three-month remodeling project at the Killearn Center Wal-Mart.

Madison County residents plan a 2 p.m. celebration Sunday that marks the opening of the community's new senior center.

From employees to finances to marketing, there are so many issues for entrepreneurs to deal with when running their businesses. These concerns are always going to exist, but it is critical that you do not let the minutia overwhelm you.

Hotel Duval announced Wednesday its affiliation with the Marriott International Inc. Autograph Collection. The new designation becomes official today.

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