Gale finds that perfect 'balance' at home and work
Katie Gale, President and Owner New Balance of Gulf Breeze Sea Shell Collections Center
      Q: Katie, tell us a little about yourself, where you grew up and how you got to Gulf Breeze! A: I grew up in Birmingham, Ala. and attended and graduated from the University of North Alabama. We moved here to be closer to my husband, Jeff's, New Balance territory in 2007. We have been in business here since July 19, 2008.
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It's more than just a family affair:
You'll find fashions, friends at Lee Tracy on the Boardwalk
Lee Tracy, Owner/Operator New Lee Tracy Company Portofino Boardwalk
      Q: Your name is Lee McLaughlin and your business' name is The Lee Tracy Company. I assume the Lee comes from your name, what significance, if any, does the Tracy have? A: Tracy is my maiden name. Q: Tell us a little about your company. I understand that your main clothing store is called Lee Tracy, but you have a lot more going on than that at the Boardwalk!
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Local businesses inspire Romjue
Trudy Romjue, President Romjue Advertising & Co. Gulf Breeze
      Q: Trudy, tell us a little bit about your back ground and how you decided to open an Advertising Agency in Gulf Breeze, Florida! A: I actually grew up in Columbia, Mo. I received my Bachelor's degree in Business with a Marketing minor from Columbia College. After 18 years working in advertising in Mo.
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After her bank failed, woman is upset at FDIC
By CAROLYN SAID San Francisco Chronicle
      Fran Quittel vividly recalls the moment she heard IndyMac Bank had failed. The technical recruiter was driving back to her Emeryville, Calif. home office, thinking about how her postponed 2007 corporate tax return was almost done and how she could now make her planned contribution to her retirement account.
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